Job Summary
East Tennessee State Universitys (ETSU) Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Responsibilities include providing clinical care to adult patients through inpatient and/or outpatient services. The successful candidate will teach and supervise residents and medical students. Opportunities for research and scholarly activity are also available.
Faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Academic appointments may be eligible for tenure. Clinical and research tracks are available and may convert to tenure-track within 3 years.
ETSU Psychiatry provides care to a large geographic region that includes northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Southern West Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, and Western North Carolina.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Excellent communication and teaching skills.
Required Qualifications
• Degree: MD or DO • Certification: Board-certified or Board-eligible • Licensure: Eligible for licensure in Tennessee • Malpractice Requirements: Must meet ETSU Health malpractice insurance requirements ($5 million coverage)
Compensation & Benefits
Salary is competitive, with funding available through the Medical School and other sources. ETSU is a 501C3 non-profit that qualifies for student loan forgiveness through the Department of Education.
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: • CV • Medical School Transcripts
ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
University Overview
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 institutions 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 institutions focus on community engagement. Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, our region offers a wealth of outdoor activities and excellent schools. The beautiful Smokey Mountain National Park is nearby. Two major interstate highways, I-26 and I-81, serve the area. There is 1 local airport and 2 others in close proximity. The Tri-Cities region is Tennessees fifth largest Combined Statistical Area with a population of over 826,000 in 2024 and was named the best place to live in Tennessee by USA Today.