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The Department of Nutrition and Integrated Health Sciences at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) invites applications for a 9-month clinical or tenure-track faculty appointment in the growing undergraduate Rehabilitative Health Sciences (RHSC-BS) program.

The RHSC-BS program focuses on human function, disability, and rehabilitation through the perspectives of the health sciences, social sciences, psychology, and related disciplines. The program is distinctive in providing students interested in rehabilitative health professions with opportunities to develop skills in evidence-based practice, person-centered care, critical thinking, problem-solving, and interprofessional collaboration while working with diverse populations and across varied settings.

The successful candidate will serve as a full member of the faculty and will participate in all relevant teaching, service, scholarly, and professional responsibilities associated with the appointment. The faculty member will teach a range of undergraduate courses within the RHSC-BS curriculum, which may include interprofessional rehabilitative practice, culture and disability, neurorehabilitation, ethics, clinical reasoning, disabilities across the lifespan, administrative principles, psychosocial aspects of disability, research, and technology in rehabilitation. The candidate may also contribute to undergraduate research and support an active student professional organization.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic and growing department comprised of tenured, tenure-track, clinical-track, and support faculty and staff committed to interprofessional education and training. The Department is housed within the College of Health Sciences, which offers a broad range of undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, including Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Nutrition and Dietetics, Social Work, Exercise and Sports Science, Sports Nutrition, Prosthetics and Orthotics, and Allied Health Sciences. The College is part of ETSU’s Academic Health Sciences division, which also includes the James H. Quillen College of Medicine, Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, College of Public Health, and College of Nursing.

ETSU is a comprehensive teaching and research university with an enrollment of approximately 14,500 students. Located in the scenic foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Johnson City offers award-winning public schools, no state income tax, and a family-friendly environment with abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation and four distinct seasons. The rich history of the region is woven throughout its recreational opportunities, communities, and distinctive quality of life.

The value of employment at ETSU extends beyond salary. Regular-benefit employees enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, services, and programs, including paid time off and leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, retirement benefits, and access to University facilities and services.

ETSU is committed to ensuring that students, faculty, and staff are valued and supported in an environment characterized by openness, acceptance, and respect.

Required Qualifications

• A terminal academic degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, ScD) in health and rehabilitative sciences or a related rehabilitation discipline, or a clinical doctorate (e.g., AuD, OTD, DPT, DHSc). Candidates who are ABD will be considered but must have completed the terminal degree by the time of hire.
• A minimum of two (2) years of professional work experience in a field of rehabilitation (e.g., OT, SLP, PT).
• Professional licensure in one of the following: Audiology, Communication Sciences, Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Pharmaceutical Science, Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Rehabilitative Counseling, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate interprofessional rehabilitation education.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service consistent with the mission of the University and the priorities of the College.

Preferred Qualifications

• A terminal degree or clinical doctorate in Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, or Physical Therapy.
• A proven record of teaching at the university level and research productivity.
• Potential for professional and scholarly productivity.
• Demonstrates success in a collaborative environment and/or working with diverse stakeholders.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience
• For information on benefits, please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution’s mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform 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 position’s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1174
• Job Category Faculty
• Posting Date 08/11/2026, 12:00 PM
• Degree Level Doctorate Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 198 S Dossett Dr, Johnson City, TN, 37614, US

ETSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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