What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate/Professor of Internal Medicine position at LMU-DCOM?
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Assistant/Associate/Professor of Internal Medicine Department DCOM CLINICAL MEDICINE Position Category Faculty Job Description
The Assistant/Associate/Professor of Internal Medicine will be directly responsible for teaching LMU-DCOM approved curriculum, clinical duties, and scholarly activity. They shall be held accountable for these obligations as they contribute to the attainment of the mission of the University, the School, and the Department.
Required Qualifications
D.O./M.D. degree and Board Certification in Internal Medicine; and *able to be licensed in Tennessee within the first-year of hire date by the Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination/Tennessee Medical State Board; unrestricted Tennessee license and approved medical professional liability insurance must be maintained throughout employment (individual coverage for patient care at LMU-Medical Clinic or University approved activities will be paid or reimbursed by LMU-DCOM).
Preferred Qualifications
D.O. degree and able to be licensed in Tennessee by the Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination; *minimum of 3 years experience in clinical/academic medicine teaching and leadership. Academic rank will be commensurate with training and experience.
Physical Demands Campus LMU- West Knoxville
Job Duty
Job Duty
Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large
Job Duty
promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students
Job Duty
contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of courses and academic programs within DCOM at LMU-Knoxville
Job Duty
promote by precept and example a general atmosphere within LMU-DCOM of respect for knowledge, thought and inquiry
Job Duty
maintain intellectual integrity and to strive for academic excellence in his/her teaching
Job Duty
promote clinical service and demonstrate adequate standards of professional linguistic expression in writing and speech
Job Duty
have on file in the appropriate office an outline and list of the goals and objectives for each lecture
Job Duty
carry out lecture, seminar, small group discussion and/or clinical assignments and responsibilities effectively
Job Duty
help present a course and/or small group discussions
Job Duty
prepare examination questions as well as grade a course or portion of course
Job Duty
meet classes according to published schedule
Job Duty
commit to working in a professional multicultural environment that fosters diversity
Job Duty
provide service by attending scheduled faculty meetings and by serving on appointed and or elected committees as required
Job Duty
work, as needed, with Assistant/Associate Dean of Clinical Medicine Knoxville on curricular matters
Job Duty
serve as an active member of the department, working closely with the department vice chair to further the department and College mission and vision
Job Duty
complete required institutional, program accreditation, and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of University programs
Job Duty
provide clinical service/patient care and bedside teaching for students in the clinical setting
Job Duty
serve as an example to learners and colleagues of appropriate professional behavior
Job Duty
participate in clinic quality assurance and other service evaluation activities
Job Duty
participate in scholarly activity
Job Duty
serve as mentor to medical and other students
Job Duty
demonstrate and supervise students during clinical educational activities utilizing standardized patients and/or volunteer patients
Job Duty
supervise students during authorized and approved patient care events including health fairs, sports physicals, or community outreach programs
Job Duty
perform other duties as assigned.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F00761P Job Open Date 04/01/2025 Job Close Date 09/30/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary
#MON
Knoxville, Tennessee
#RPM
Knoxville, Tennessee
About The Institution
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.
AA/EEO Statement
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
Background Check Statement
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.
Quicklink for Posting https://careers.lmunet.edu/postings/27924
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Position Information
Position Title Assistant/Associate/Professor of Internal Medicine Department DCOM CLINICAL MEDICINE Position Category Faculty Job Description
The Assistant/Associate/Professor of Internal Medicine will be directly responsible for teaching LMU-DCOM approved curriculum, clinical duties, and scholarly activity. They shall be held accountable for these obligations as they contribute to the attainment of the mission of the University, the School, and the Department.
Required Qualifications
D.O./M.D. degree and Board Certification in Internal Medicine; and *able to be licensed in Tennessee within the first-year of hire date by the Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination/Tennessee Medical State Board; unrestricted Tennessee license and approved medical professional liability insurance must be maintained throughout employment (individual coverage for patient care at LMU-Medical Clinic or University approved activities will be paid or reimbursed by LMU-DCOM).
Preferred Qualifications
D.O. degree and able to be licensed in Tennessee by the Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination; *minimum of 3 years experience in clinical/academic medicine teaching and leadership. Academic rank will be commensurate with training and experience.
Physical Demands Campus LMU- West Knoxville
Job Duty
Job Duty
Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large
Job Duty
promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students
Job Duty
contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of courses and academic programs within DCOM at LMU-Knoxville
Job Duty
promote by precept and example a general atmosphere within LMU-DCOM of respect for knowledge, thought and inquiry
Job Duty
maintain intellectual integrity and to strive for academic excellence in his/her teaching
Job Duty
promote clinical service and demonstrate adequate standards of professional linguistic expression in writing and speech
Job Duty
have on file in the appropriate office an outline and list of the goals and objectives for each lecture
Job Duty
carry out lecture, seminar, small group discussion and/or clinical assignments and responsibilities effectively
Job Duty
help present a course and/or small group discussions
Job Duty
prepare examination questions as well as grade a course or portion of course
Job Duty
meet classes according to published schedule
Job Duty
commit to working in a professional multicultural environment that fosters diversity
Job Duty
provide service by attending scheduled faculty meetings and by serving on appointed and or elected committees as required
Job Duty
work, as needed, with Assistant/Associate Dean of Clinical Medicine Knoxville on curricular matters
Job Duty
serve as an active member of the department, working closely with the department vice chair to further the department and College mission and vision
Job Duty
complete required institutional, program accreditation, and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of University programs
Job Duty
provide clinical service/patient care and bedside teaching for students in the clinical setting
Job Duty
serve as an example to learners and colleagues of appropriate professional behavior
Job Duty
participate in clinic quality assurance and other service evaluation activities
Job Duty
participate in scholarly activity
Job Duty
serve as mentor to medical and other students
Job Duty
demonstrate and supervise students during clinical educational activities utilizing standardized patients and/or volunteer patients
Job Duty
supervise students during authorized and approved patient care events including health fairs, sports physicals, or community outreach programs
Job Duty
perform other duties as assigned.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F00761P Job Open Date 04/01/2025 Job Close Date 09/30/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary
#MON
Knoxville, Tennessee
#RPM
Knoxville, Tennessee
About The Institution
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.
AA/EEO Statement
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
Background Check Statement
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.
Quicklink for Posting https://careers.lmunet.edu/postings/27924
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Recommendation 1
