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Job Summary
The Department of Family Medicine at East Tennessee State University (ETSU), Quillen College of Medicine, is seeking a dedicated and board-certified MD or DO to join our vibrant team as an Assistant/Associate Professor. This position is integral to our residency program, with clinical responsibilities across our clinics located in Bristol, Kingsport, and Johnson City, TN.
In this role, you will engage in team-based care, dedicating 80% of your time (0.8 FTE) to direct patient care and resident precepting within the ETSU Health Family Physicians network. The remaining 20% (0.2 FTE) will focus on administrative responsibilities, teaching, and scholarly activities, all essential to your role as a core faculty member.
Our ACGME-accredited clinical centers emphasize an integrated, interprofessional approach to healthcare, addressing the needs of a diverse patient population unique to the Appalachian region. As a primary physician, you will provide patient-centered care, contribute to clinical initiatives aimed at enhancing quality standards and patient outcomes, and serve as a mentor and role model for residents and medical students.
You will also participate in scholarly activities and curriculum development, alongside fulfilling required administrative duties to maintain accreditation standards. Academic rank will be awarded based on your prior academic experience.
*The position is contingent upon sufficient funding, but a significant portion will come from clinical revenues at the site.
Required Qualifications
- Eligibility for Licensure: Must be eligible for medical licensure in Tennessee at the time of hire.
- Residency Completion: Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency program at the time of hire.
- DEA License: An unencumbered DEA license is at the time of hire.
- Board Certification: Must be MD/DO ABFM or AOBFP Board-Certified or Board Eligible at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous clinical experience, previous teaching experience.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary is determined by relevant experience
- For information on benefits please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.
Application Instructions
- Exempt 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.
- Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.
- Please attach the following documents: Cover Letter, CV, and Transcripts
ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
University Overview (as needed)
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 Statement:
- 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. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations
Job Info
- Job Identification 600
- Job Category Faculty
- Posting Date 01/07/2026, 08:14 AM
- Degree Level Doctorate Degree
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 208 Medical Park Blvd, Bristol, TN, 37620, US
How to apply
ETSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
