Temporary Professional - Department of Medical Education

Job Summary

East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine (ETSU QCOM), Department of Medical Education, invites applications from community physicians who are retired or have availability and a passion for teaching. This part-time opportunity supports the education of medical students in pre-clinical and/or clinical settings.

Responsibilities Include:

• Facilitate small-group or large-group teaching sessions within the pre-clinical or clinical curriculum
• Engage learners using active learning strategies and case-based instruction
• Provide clinical context and real-world application of foundational science concepts
• Participate in student assessment activities (e.g., formative feedback, OSCEs, or case discussions)
• Collaborate with course directors and faculty to align teaching with learning objectives
• Serve as a professional role model and mentor for medical students

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to teach and engage learners at varying levels of training
• Familiarity with or willingness to adopt active learning and team-based learning approaches
• Commitment to medical education and student development
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary educational team

Required Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• MD or DO degree with active or prior clinical practice experience

Compensation & Benefits

Job Family – Faculty

Market Range 0 – Commensurate with experience

For information on benefits, please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Application Instructions

• Exempt positions are 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 contingent on a satisfactory background check.  
• Please attach the following documents: Cover Letter, CV and a Copy of transcripts.

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:

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.