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Gatton College of Pharmacy - Dean's Office - Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Director of Enrollment and Student Services - Level 14 - 690200.  Responsible to the Dean of the College of Pharmacy for the fiscal and personnel management of the Office of Student Affairs including directing and providing administrative oversight to the areas of Financial Aid, Admissions and Records, and Student Support Services. Essential Functions: directs and oversees the fiscal and personnel management of the assigned areas; develops and administers budgets including state, foundation, grant and agency funds within the areas of responsibility; develops and administers a variety of student programming that enhances and encourages student development and leadership, and promotes student involvement in co-curricular activities; develops and implements policy and structure related to regulation of initial matriculation and continued enrollment of students to ensure compliance with health, immunization and insurance standards; provides guidance and advocacy for students involved in academic appeals, and responds to general student complaints; provides general counseling to students; provides administrative oversight for the College of Pharmacy sanctioned student organizations; manages student activity allocations including policy and budget development; prepares reports as required for governing organizations as well as other internal and external constituencies; develops and implements policy and structure related to admissions, initial matriculation and continued enrollment of students; develops and administers assessment initiatives as related to departmental functions and programming; plans and oversees implementation of new student orientation program; develops and oversees the implementation of the student recruitment plan; provides administrative oversight for the student advisor program and providing support and resources as necessary; prepares grants and/or proposals for special initiatives; and performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: The successful candidate must possess strong leadership, management and communication skills. A master's degree with a minimum of three years administrative experience is required. At least three years experience in higher education setting with student services experience is preferred. Submit ETSU application, letter of application and resume to Chair, Search Committee for Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Director of Enrollment and Student Services, ETSU, Gatton College of Pharmacy, Box 70436, Johnson City, TN 37614-1707.

College of Public Health – Department of Community Health – Regional Coordinator – Level 8 – Position contingent upon grant funding.  Position will work with the Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program for 2008-2009.  Essential Functions: works closely with ETSU project director to plan and provide tobacco prevention and cessation programs in targeted counties; assists in development and supporting regional coalitions; conducts regional meetings and conference calls with coordinators in targeted counties; travels to participating counties and Nashville; and performs other related duties as assigned.  Qualifications: Master of Public Health degree in health education or related field required; two years of experience in public health education or related field required; proficiency with computers and Internet (Microsoft Office software preferred); strong interpersonal skills, especially with youth; knowledge of public health education, especially tobacco prevention; working knowledge of cultural and economic issues impacted by tobacco; basic understanding of research and data collection.  Review of applications will begin immediately. Interested persons should send an ETSU application, letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference and transcripts to Dr. Jim Florence, Chair, Department of Community Health, ETSU, Box 70674, Johnson City, TN 37614-1709.
 

Office Of Research And Sponsored Programs, Center For Community Outreach – Gear Up Coordinator – Level 8 – Contingent Upon Grant Funding – Position Located In Washington County. Essential Functions:  Work with high school students in Washington County.  Provide academic support and career exploration activities.  Develop and coordinate after school enrichment and academic advancement activities.  Provide in school, short term individual and group counseling, case management and information about community resources.  The Goal of the Gear Up program is to increase the percentage of students completing high school and entering post secondary education and all activities will be oriented toward accomplishing these goals. Qualifications:  Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree in education, behavioral sciences or social work preferred; counseling experience preferred.  Licensure to teach in Tennessee highly desirable.  Experience working with high school children preferred.  Training and experience in academic counseling and problem solving is highly desirable.  Position open until filled. Submit ETSU application, cover letter and resume including three references to Debra Roberson, Gear Up Fiscal & Community Resource Coordinator, ETSU Center for Community Outreach, Box 70254, Johnson City, TN  37614.  Application materials may also be faxed to 423-439-6070.
 

Quillen College of Medicine – Department of Internal Medicine – Director of Research – Level 10 – Position is contingent upon outside funding.  Responsible to the Chair of Internal Medicine for coordinating and supervising all aspects and activities of a multi-functional liver pathophysiology research program and for performing and overseeing complex scientific procedures and protocols.  Essential Functions: participates in the planning, development, coordination, evaluation and expansion of the program; writes grants; develops protocols; trains and supervises all laboratory personnel; performs complex biological assays, molecular and cell biology techniques, state of the art imaging and microscopy,  and small animal handling and surgical techniques; handles the overall daily management and maintenance of several research laboratories; and performs other related duties as assigned.    Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Biology and twenty plus years experience in a laboratory with a minimum of five years as a laboratory manager; must be proficient in cell and molecular biology, cell culture techniques.  Submit ETSU application to Dr. Gene LeSage, ETSU, Box 70622, Johnson City, TN 37614-1709.
 

Academic Affairs – Office of Academic Technology, eLearning, and Online Education – Internet Program Support Coordinator – Level 12 – 218060.  Essential functions:  Advises the Director of Academic Technology in the Office of eLearning regarding faculty and staff development initiatives and implementation of emergent technologies to ensure ETSU has a forward moving vision regarding online and web-enhanced course delivery and development; provides guidance and instructional design support for all faculty in the creation of online and web-enhanced courses that consider best practices for online instruction; develops and presents formal and informal workshops and training sessions on instructional design strategies and online and web-enhanced course development using sound pedagogical principles; provides technical support to staff and faculty in the design and development of online and web-based courses; develops a variety of training materials, such as manuals, instructional guides, interactive online tutorials, and presentations; assists with the development and teaching of Faculty Technology Leadership course objectives, materials, and assessments; provides training to new faculty teaching RODP online courses for ETSU; works with schools, colleges, and departments to identify and develop new online courses and programs; promotes the professional development and support of university faculty, particularly in the area of teaching and learning; remains informed of technological and pedagogical developments in online learning; researches advances in web-based course development technologies, products, and service offerings; manages RODP faculty assignments and teaching contracts ensuring that faculty have the proper teaching credentials; produces an annual RODP productivity report; manages the section requirements for RODP courses offered by ETSU; works closely with colleges and departments to ensure their online course development needs are being met; supports the mission and goals of Academic Technology, eLearning, and Online Education unit; interacts with a variety of vendors in evaluation of instructional technology products, programs and services; manages the course public page creation for ETSU online courses; supports faculty and staff in the integration of technology in education; responds in an efficient and effective manner to email and telephone calls related to course development support issues; and performs other related duties as assigned.  Qualifications:  Master’s degree; three to five years of work-related experience required; two years higher education experience working with academic program development required; experience with course development in a learning management system required; experience in teaching or training adult learners preferred; experience with online teaching preferred.  Applications accepted until November 26, 2008.  Submit ETSU application via email to Myra Jones, Director, Office of Academic Technology, eLearning, and Online Education, ETSU, mjones@etsu.edu.
 

Quillen College of Medicine – Department of Pediatrics - Research Assistant 2 – Level 4 – 919900.  Responsible to the Principal Investigator for: (1) facilitating basic and clinical research projects in the Pediatric Research Division; (2) performing complex analytical assays using high pressure chromatography with a variety of detection modes (electrochemical, fluorescence, UV-VIS absorbance); (3) performing a wide variety of cellular (tissue culture) and molecular biology protocols such as Western blots and 2-dimensional electrophoresis. Must have knowledge of and experience with SDS-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) and tissue culture techniques.  A Master’s degree in relevant area (e.g. chemistry or biology); experience with electrophoresis; experience with tissue culture and molecular biology protocols (Western blots); ability to perform statistical analyses and prepare written and oral reports; working knowledge of general (Microsoft word, Excel) and scientific software (Sigma Plot); knowledge of OSHA regulations. Position contingent upon outside funding.  Submit ETSU application to ETSU Human Resources, Box 70564, Johnson City, TN  37614-1707. 
 

Academic Affairs – Office of Research and Sponsored Programs – Center for Community Outreach and Family Services – Work Participation Coordinator – Knox County – Level 6 – Position Contingent upon Grant Funding.   Essential Functions: The successful applicant will serve as an employment counselor and job retention specialist for Families First (TANF) clients.  Activities will include visiting local industries and businesses, explaining the “work first” philosophy of Families First and establishing employment slots at these locations for program participants.  Essential job duties include case managing clients on the job and ensuring that they stay employed for at least nine consecutive months.  Data entry is required.   The successful applicant must be capable of working with people having a wide range of abilities and competencies.   Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required.  In lieu of degree, three years experience with employment related programs, marketing or social services programs required.  Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets is required (Microsoft Word and Excel preferred). Ability to communicate effectively and to work in a detail oriented environment required. Knowledge of area businesses and industries is highly preferred.  Submit ETSU application and resume to Work Participation Coordinator Job Search, ETSU Center for Community Outreach, Box 70254, Johnson City, Tennessee, 37614-1700.  Application materials may also be e-mailed to ccoapply@mail.etsu.edu or faxed to 423-439-6070.  Position open until filled.
 

Academic Affairs – Office of Financial Aid – Assistant Director of Client Services – Level 9 – 201900 – INTERNAL SEARCH.   The Office of Financial Aid invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Assistant Director of Client Services.  Essential Functions: responsibilities include overall supervision of the counseling area, student appeals, and staff training.  Requirements include the ability to work closely with the Director and Assistant Director of Technical Services; ability to supervise counseling staff; excellent verbal and written communication skills; teamwork and dependability a must.  Qualifications: bachelor’s degree required; three years of financial aid experience required; experience in counseling supervision preferred.  Submit ETSU application to: Assistant Director, Client Services Search Committee, ETSU, Box 70722, Johnson City, TN 37614-1710.
 

Quillen College of Medicine – Department of Surgery – Post Doctoral Assistant.   East Tennessee State University is accepting applications for post doctoral positions interested in conducting research in primary care and/or multi-specialty areas.  The applicants must have research funding available at time of hire that is sufficient to pay the salary and benefits of the post doctoral position.  Applicants must have a doctoral degree and research experience working in a research laboratory.  Interested applicants should submit an ETSU application and a detailed proposal of research interests and experience to: Office of Human Resources, Box 70564, Johnson City, TN 37614-1707.
 

College of Pharmacy - Office of Academic Affairs - Director of Academic Affairs and Assessment- Level 12- 690120. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and is responsible for the leadership, management and operation of the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy Office of Academic Affairs. The position provides creative development and maintenance of policies and processes pertaining to programmatic assessment and improvement, and to order duties within the realm of academic affairs. Essential Functions: Collaborates with college leadership to develop and maintains a comprehensive college evaluation plan in order to support continuous quality improvement of the curriculum and other aspects of the program; manages, executes and administers all aspects of the evaluation plan including data collection, data analysis and interpretation, and reporting; works with chairs of each academic department to use assessment data for improving the quality of instruction and for planning faculty development programs; stays abreast of current academic trends and policies regarding curricular and  programmatic assessment and provides creative leadership in bringing new assessment techniques to the college; collaborates with appropriate college leadership and committees to develop and maintain policies and procedures and ensures that the published curriculum and course catalog are up- to-date; assists college leadership in writing, coordinating, organizing, and formatting programmatic reports for the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education; provides advisory support to the Academic Progression Committee, including maintaining appropriate records, tracking students’ academic progress, and communicating with students and faculty as necessary regarding academic issues; and communicating with students and faculty as necessary regarding academic issues; oversees budget; oversees maintenance of classroom technology and conferencing equipment; indirectly supervises support staff; and performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred; one to three years experience in curricular/ educational assessment or program monitoring/quality improvement or one to three years of administrative and supervisory experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Submit ETSU application, resume and three letters of reference to Chair, Search Committee for Director of Academic Affairs, ETSU, Box 70413, Johnson City, TN 37614-1704.  
 

Academic Affairs – Office of Research and Sponsored Programs – Grants and Contracts Specialist – Level 8 – 241550.  Responsible to the Assistant Vice President for Research/Director of Sponsored Programs. Essential Functions: provides budget and proposal development assistance to faculty and staff across all academic disciplines; analyzes proposals for required sponsor elements and  to ensure compliance with sponsor terms and conditions as well as federal, state, and institutional regulations prior to submission and advises faculty and staff accordingly; responds to and makes recommendations regarding post-award administrative requests including those involving re-budgeting and no-cost extensions; maintains the internal proposal tracking databases; and performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Required: Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of related experience in proposal development and/or grants management at the departmental level or above in either an academic institution or non-profit organization; excellent analytical and communication skills; ability to prioritize tasks and perform under strict deadlines; ability to accurately interpret and apply complex federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines governing academic research and sponsored programs; proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, and e-mail (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook preferred). Preferred: Experience with proposal tracking databases and grants accounting systems, particularly IT Works and Banner, and COS/ProQuest. Submit ETSU application to Dr. Louise Nuttle, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, ETSU, Box 70565, Johnson City TN 37614-1707.
 

College of Medicine - Department of Internal Medicine - Dishner Chair of Excellence in Oncology – Postdoctoral Assistant – 812240.  Essential Functions: A postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Internal Medicine to work in the laboratory of the Dishner Chair of Excellence in Medicine on the mechanisms of chemoprevention by chemopreventive agents in cell lines and animal models of cancer. Qualifications: The successful candidate must have a MD or PhD and at least one year of postdoctoral experience. The appointment will be mentored with the long-term goal of achieving a scientific independent program for the candidate. Areas of research interest include the role of tocopherols and tocotrienols, statins, green tea, biphosphonates and novel nutrients in cancer prevention with an emphasis on understanding the mechanisms. The candidate will work closely to build a laboratory program on the molecular targets for cancer chemoprevention strategies. Knowledge or interest in the lipid metabolism, apoptosis cholesterol and glucose pathway preferred. Candidate should have experience and proficiency in standard molecular biological and biochemical assay methods including, but not limited to, PCR, western blotting, northern blotting, immunohistochemistry, transfection, and molecular cloning; possess the skills to follow up on results and construct and design further assays to answer specific questions; must be proficient in the English language; and possess the ability to communicate effectively. Grant writing and publication will be mentored, but are expected.  The position is renewable annually with a maximum of 3 years and will remain open until filled. The candidate must already have visa status appropriate for working in the US, not a J1 or H1B opportunity.   Send ETSU application, curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation to Angie Metcalf, James H. Quillen College of Medicine, ETSU, Box 70622, Johnson City, TN 37614-1708. 
 

Department of Physics and Astronomy – Postdoctoral Research Fellow (PDRF) – Position is contingent upon grant funding.  The Department has five astronomy faculty with a range of research interests.  The PDRF will be working with Richard Ignace under a grant awarded by the NSF entitled “Tracing the Spectropolarimetric History of Circumstellar Structures from High-Mass Stars through Supernovae”.  The PDRF will also work closely with co-PI Jennifer Hoffman at the University of Denver.  The research effort is primarily theoretical in nature involving computational radiative transfer and polarization; however, there is the expectation the PDRF will be involved with obtaining and interpreting spectropolarimetric data as well.  Experience with polarization and radiative transfer or other numerical modeling is preferred, along with an interest in massive stars, stellar winds, and/or supernovae.  The starting salary will be $38,000 plus benefits, and the PDRF can have PI status on their own proposal submissions. The earliest starting date is December 1, 2008.  The candidate must have a PhD in Astronomy, Physics or Math by the time of hire, and the position is for one year initially, but renewable for up to two more years.  To apply, submit an ETSU application, curriculum vitae, including publication list, and contact information for three references by email, fax or mail to Richard Ignace, ETSU, Box 70652, Johnson City, TN 37614-1702; e-mail ignace@etsu.edu; Fax: 423-439-6905.
 

College of Medicine – Department of Physiology – Postdoctoral Associate – Level 6. Position contingent upon grant funding. Position available to study the role of extracellular proteins in pathogenesis of heart failure. The work will involve investigation of the molecular mechanisms of cardiac myocyte apoptosis. Highly motivated individuals (M.D. and/or PhD) with experience in molecular signaling, cardiac physiology, biochemistry or cell biology will be preferred. Send ETSU application and CV to Dr. Krishna Singh, Department of Physiology, ETSU, James H. Quillen College of Medicine, Box 70576, Johnson City, TN 37614-1708; Email: Singhm@etsu.edu.
 

Quillen College of Medicine -  Department of Internal Medicine – Post Doctoral Fellow – Level 8 – Position contingent upon grant funding.  The Department of Internal Medicine is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow to study immune responses to hepatitis C virus.  Successful candidates should have a Ph.D. or M.D., Ph.D. and demonstrate expertise in the areas of molecular immunology.  Candidates should be familiar with flow cytometry, immunoblotting and PCR analysis.  Preference will be given to candidates with experience in virologic immunology.  Interested candidates should send a brief cover letter, ETSU application and resume including a list of publications to Jonathan Moorman, M.D., Ph.D. at moorman@etsu.edu.  
 

Open until Filled
(Posted 10/12/2007)

College of Nursing - Nurse Practitioners - Part-Time PRN Positions – These Positions are Supported by Multiple Grants.  Openings in nurse-managed clinic sites in Student Health Services, Washington County School Based Health Center, Mountain City Extended Hours Health Center, Hancock County School Based Health Clinic and the Johnson City Downtown Clinic for Family, Adult, and Psych Nurse Practitioners. Qualifications: Required: master’s degree in nursing; current certification in advanced practice area as FNP or ANP; eligibility for TN RN licensure and certificate of fitness to prescribe; licensure recognized in TN must be obtained prior to employment; experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse; and the ability to communicate effectively. Submit ETSU application and current resume/vitae to Office of Human Resources, East Tennessee State University, Box 70564, Johnson City, TN 37614-1707.
 

College of Medicine - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Research Associate - Level 8 – 823850 - REVISED AND READVERTISED. East Tennessee State University, James H. Quillen College of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, is expanding its research program and is seeking candidates for a Research Associate (Postdoctoral) position. Essential Functions: Responsible for the coordination and management of the departmental research laboratories including the performance of cellular, immunology and molecular biology procedures. The successful applicant will also participate in the development and performance of various multiplex assays on the Luminex 100 platform. Qualifications: Highly motivated and creative Ph.D. or MD scientist with training and relevant research experience in developing and performance of cellular, immunological and molecular biology procedures including experience in the development and performance of multiplex assays. Applicants should have postdoctoral experience, an active publication record and documented experience in writing of grants for extramural funding. Experience in diabetes research is desirable, but not essential. ETSU employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. Interested candidates should send (e-mail preferred) an ETSU application, curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research interest and three letters of reference to: Dr. Kevin Breuel, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, James H. Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, Box 70569, Johnson City, TN 37614-1707; telephone: (423) 439-8031 (office); fax: (423) 439-6766; e-mail: Breuel@etsu.edu .