East Tennessee State University
Assistant/Associate/Professor
East Tennessee State University, TN, ,
Posting Details Position Information Job Title Assistant/Associate/Professor Department Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - 31560 Pay Grade 1 Job Category College of Medicine Faculty Job Summary The Department of Psychiatry at Quillen College of Medicine, ETSU is seeking applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Responsibilities include providing clinical care to adult or child/adolescent patients through inpatient and/or outpatient services. The successful candidate will teach and supervise residents and medical students. Opportunities for research and scholarly activity are also available. Faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Academic appointments may be eligible for tenure. Clinical and research tracks are available and may convert to tenure-track within 3 years. ETSU Psychiatry provides care to a large geographic region that includes northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Southern West Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, and Western North Carolina. Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, our region offers a wealth of outdoor activities and excellent schools. The beautiful Smokey Mountain National Park is nearby. Two major interstate highways, 1-26 and 1-81, serve the area. There is 1 local airport and 2 others in close proximity. Tri-Cities region is Tennessee's fifth-largest Combined Statistical Area with a population of over 826,000 in 2024 and was named the best place to live in Tennessee by USA Today. Salary is competitive, with funding available through the Medical School and other sources. ETSU is a 501C3 non-profit that qualifies for student loan forgiveness through the Department of Education. The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including: Paid time off & leave 17 paid Holidays Educational Assistance Health and Life Insurance Access to University facilities and services and much more Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at: https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/ ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent communication and teaching skills Required Qualifications Degree : MD or DO Fellowship : Must have completed or be near completion of a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Certification : Board-certified or Board-eligible Licensure : Eligible for licensure in Tennessee Malpractice Requirements: Must meet ETSU Health malpractice insurance requirements ($5 million coverage) Preferred Qualifications Salary Posting Detail Information Posting Number F00877P Is this position subject to a criminal background check? Yes Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No Open Date 10/03/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Faculty positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (). Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents Transcripts Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents Cover Letter