Assistant Professor - College of Medicine Knoxville, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care

THIS IS A NON-TENURE TRACK, PART-TIME 70% POSITION LOCATED IN KNOXVILLE, TN

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Medicine, Knoxville is seeking non-tenure track Assistant Professor in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care. This position directly contributes to patient care quality and physician training excellence.

EDUCATION: MD or DO from an accredited institution.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum five (5) years of Pulmonary and Critical Care experience preferred. Documented teaching effectiveness and engagement in academic programs. Experience with ACGME-accredited fellowship programs strongly preferred. Commitment to advancing clinical education, safety, and procedural excellence.

LICENSES: Board certified in Pulmonary and Critical Care (ABIM). Active Tennessee Medical license.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER, COLLEGE OF MEDCINE - KNOXVILLE

The University of Tennessee College of Medicine - Knoxville (UTCOM-K) was initially established in 1956 as the UT Memorial Research Center and Hospital, which also provided the graduate medical and dental educational (GMDE) and research programs in Knoxville. The GMDE programs collectively became the UT Graduate School of Medicine with the formation of the University of Tennessee Medical Center (UTMC) in 1991, and more recently were renamed the UTCOM-K with the increased emphasis on undergraduate medical education in Knoxville as well as the statewide presence of UTHSC.

The mission of the Knoxville Campus is to advance medical education required to train the next generation of physicians and dentists, deliver comprehensive and compassionate care with our hospital partner, the University of Tennessee Medical Center, and conduct innovative research that is meaningful for patients and their families. Our college provides training for third- and fourth-year Medical Students, second year Physician Assistant Students, as well as Graduate Medical Education for 11 primary residency programs and 17 subspecialty fellowships. UTCOM-K consists of 548 faculty (258 paid), 245 residents and fellows and hosts an average of 40-50 medical students per month. UTCOMK also provides Continuing Medical Education services for faculty, residents and practicing physicians in our region, as well as Advanced Medical Simulation for students, residents, and faculty.

The College of Medicine-Knoxville, in partnership with UTMC, sponsors extensive translational research in both clinical and laboratory settings. The faculty collaborates with various institutions both regionally and nationally including other UTHSC campuses, UTK, Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), and other health science center institutions.

Program:

• Active participation in the didactic and procedural education of Pulmonary and Critical Care fellows.
• Involvement in fellow evaluations, case-based discussions, and simulation-based training
• Ensure adherence to ACGME Core Competencies, including procedural proficiency, patient care, professionalism, and systems-based practice
• Contribute to curriculum development aligned with ACGME program requirements

Teaching:

• Direct instruction and procedural oversight

Research (as applicable):

• Support resident and fellow-led case reports and clinical research.
• Participation in QI/PI projects relevant to Pulmonary and Critical Care.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Participate in departmental faculty meetings, fellow review committees, and ACGME-mandated evaluations and reporting.

Program:

• Active participation in the didactic and procedural education of Pulmonary and Critical Care fellows.
• Involvement in fellow evaluations, case-based discussions, and simulation-based training
• Ensure adherence to ACGME Core Competencies, including procedural proficiency, patient care, professionalism, and systems-based practice
• Contribute to curriculum development aligned with ACGME program requirements

Teaching:

• Direct instruction and procedural oversight

Research (as applicable):

• Support resident and fellow-led case reports and clinical research.
• Participation in QI/PI projects relevant to Pulmonary and Critical Care.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Participate in departmental faculty meetings, fellow review committees, and ACGME-mandated evaluations and reporting.