Part Time Assistant/Associate/Professor of Surgery

Part Time Assistant/Associate/Professor of Surgery Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, TN Type: Adjunct/Part-Time Category: Physicians Military Department: DCOM CLINICAL MEDICINE Position Category: Faculty Part Time Job Description The Assistant/Associate/Professor of Surgery will be primarily responsible for teaching LMU-DCOM approved curriculum, clinical and surgical duties, and scholarly activity. They shall be held accountable for these obligations as they contribute to the attainment of the mission of the University, the School, and the Department. Lead and facilitate skills labs for residents and students at our GME partner institutions, ensuring hands‑on, competency‑based learning experiences as needed. Design and deliver structured procedural training sessions to enhance residents and students clinical competencies as needed. Required Qualifications D.O./M.D. degree and Board Certification in Surgery. Able to be licensed in Tennessee within the first year of hire date by the Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination or Tennessee Medical State Board. Unrestricted Tennessee license and approved medical professional liability insurance must be maintained throughout employment. Preferred Qualifications D.O. degree and able to be licensed in Tennessee by the Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination. Minimum of 5 years experience in clinical/academic medicine teaching and leadership; academic rank will be commensurate with training and experience. AA/EEO Statement Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities. Background Check Statement The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position. Job Duties Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large. Promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students. Contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of courses and academic programs within DCOM. Promote by precept and example a general atmosphere within the DCOM of respect for knowledge, thought and inquiry. Maintain intellectual integrity and to strive for academic excellence in his/her teaching. Promote clinical service and demonstrate adequate standards of professional linguistic expression in writing and speech. Have on file in the appropriate office an outline and list of the goals and objectives for each lecture. Carry out lecture, seminar, small group discussion and/or clinical assignments and responsibilities effectively. Help present a course and/or series of integrated lectures and/or small group discussions. Prepare examination questions as well as grade a course or portion of course. Meet classes according to published schedule. Commit to working in a professional multicultural environment that fosters diversity. Provide service by attending scheduled faculty meetings and serving on appointed and/or elected committees as required. Work, as needed, with the Assistant Dean of Clinical Medicine on curricular matters. Serve as an active member of the department, working closely with the department chair to further the department and College mission and vision. Complete required institutional, program accreditation, and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of University programs. Provide clinical service/patient care and bedside teaching for students in the clinical setting. Serve as an example to learners and colleagues of appropriate professional behavior. Participate in clinic quality assurance and other service evaluation activities. Participate in scholarly activity. Serve as mentor to medical and other students. Demonstrate and supervise students during clinical educational activities utilizing standardized patients and/or volunteer patients. Supervise students during authorized and approved patient care events including health fairs, sports physicals, or community outreach programs. Perform other duties as assigned. LMU's hiring policies are in accordance with EEO regulations and policies. LMU is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr