Assistant Professor

The Assistant Professor will be a board-certified or board-eligible physician serving in an academic faculty role. This clinical faculty member will provide patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings, while also actively participating in the education and supervision of medical students, residents, fellows, and other trainees. The position reports directly to the Department Chair or their designee. Essential Functions Clinical Activity (MD Only) Assist with the development of Family and Community Medicine in conjunction with the Meharry Medical Group. Participate in inpatient duties. Provide guidance on evaluations and medication management services to clients in the Meharry Medical Clinics. Provide appropriate clinical documentation and follow-up for services/treatment activities. Treat patients by utilizing medications, discussing progress toward goals, providing instructions, and monitoring effect of medications. Develop treatment plans by determining the nature and extent of cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral disorders to establish treatment goals and methodologies. Provide supervision and clinical instruction to medical students/residents on various medical and behavioral health subjects, including medication management and patient evaluations. Facilitate hands-on learning experiences, including history taking, physical examinations, diagnostic evaluations, and procedural skills. Promote critical thinking and clinical reasoning through case discussions and problem-solving exercises. Supervise medical students during clinical encounters to ensure patient safety and adherence to ethical standards. Offer constructive feedback on clinical skills, professional behavior, and knowledge application. Serve as a mentor and role model for professionalism, empathy, and excellence in medical practice. Conduct student evaluations based on their performance, including clinical competency, communication skills, and professionalism. Complete required assessment tools and documentation promptly, including clinical evaluations, narrative comments, and grading rubrics. Align teaching with Meharry Medical College’s core curriculum and objectives for the assigned clinical rotation reference syllabus. Attend periodic orientation sessions or faculty development workshops as required by the School of Medicine. Provide feedback to Meharry Medical College on the clinical rotation experience, including opportunities for improvement. Adhere to all policies and procedures of Meharry Medical College and the affiliated clinical site. Academic Service / Scholarly Activity Contribute to the Family and Community Medicine Division's scholarly research efforts. Serve on department and institutional committees assigned by the Department Chair. Participate in college, school, and departmental committee work, curriculum development, professional development growth, and other assignments. Teaching Teach and mentor medical students, dental students, residents, and fellows in the preclinical and clinical years. Prepare instructional materials, evaluative materials, tests, and maintain personal professional skills through continuing education. Advising trainees, mentoring trainees, and participation in academic reinforcement programs including tutorials. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required Knowledge of human behavior and complex behavioral problems. Knowledge of principles and methods of Family Medicine. Scholarly work within the area of the individual’s discipline demonstrated by publication, presentation, or recognition as an authority. Expertise and experience in medical student academic supervision and assessment. Established track record of mentoring. Demonstrate the ability to work well with a diverse and dedicated patient care staff. Must meet institutional qualifications for a faculty appointment. Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills. Strong work ethic and high level of integrity. Established track record of mentoring. Computer proficient. Knowledge of MS Office Suite. Education and Experience Required Must have an M.D., D.O., Ph.D., or equivalent degree from an appropriately accredited medical school or college. M.D.s must have board certification or have completed an ACGME-approved residency in a sub-specialty or a fellowship in a specialty and be board eligible. Must be eligible for unrestricted Tennessee medical license and malpractice insurance coverage. Must have a DEA certificate. Must meet credentialing requirements of community and teaching hospitals in Tennessee. Must have prior experience working in an Academic Medical School. Licensure, Certification or Registration Required Must be eligible for unrestricted Tennessee medical license and malpractice insurance coverage. Must have a DEA certificate. Must meet credentialing requirements of community and teaching hospitals in Tennessee. Must have prior experience working in an Academic Medical School. EEO Statement Meharry Medical College complies with Title IX and is an affirmative action employer. Candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination for a non-merit reason such as race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, handicap or veteran status. Contact For questions regarding employment, please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Meharry Medical College