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College of Medicine - Department of Family Medicine - Bristol Family Practice Residency Program - Clinical Psychologist - 720220. Vibrant residency in a medical school nationally recognized for family medicine and rural health. Essential Functions: coordination of the behavioral medicine curriculum, resident and medical student teaching, and clinical patient care. Qualifications: prior to start date, completion of doctoral degree in psychology with APA approved internship and licensable as a clinical psychologist in Tennessee; previous family medicine teaching experience preferred. Academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications. Additional information available on our website: http://fammed.etsu.edu. Send ETSU application, current CV and letter of interest to: John P. Franko, M.D., Chair, Department of Family Medicine, ETSU, Box 70621, Johnson City, TN 37614-1709. Phone: (423) 439-4683; Email: franko@etsu.edu.

Quillen College of Medicine - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology – Assistant Professor/Generalist – 823130. Full-time opportunity to a physician who is Board Certified/Board Eligible (at time of hire) with competitive salary and benefits.  Responsibilities include inpatient and outpatient care management, labor and delivery coverage, and participation in teaching activities with medical students and residents.  Development and participation in research activities and involvement in hospital and university committees is encouraged.    ETSU is located in an area prized for outdoor activities.  In Northeast Tennessee we enjoy the four seasons, excellent schools, abundant recreation and entertainment including the symphony, performing arts, storytelling and bluegrass music.  Our referral base exceeds 1.3 million.  Send ETSU application and curriculum vitae to: David Linville, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, James H. Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, Box 70569, Johnson City, TN 37614-1707. Phone: 423-439-8097, E-mail: linville@etsu.edu .  Fax: 423-439-6766. 

Quillen College of Medicine - Department of Pediatrics - Assistant Professor (Academic General Pediatrics). The Department of Pediatrics is seeking candidates for a position in the Academic General Pediatrics Division available January 1, 2010.  Current board certification in pediatrics is required.  Responsibilities include clinical service, hospitalist service and teaching of medical students and residents.  Preference for previous private community practice experience, expertise in coordinating continuity clinics for pediatric residency education as well as past experience with residency and medical school education is desired. The position will be a Clinical track appointment renewed annually. Interested applicants should direct inquires to:  Debra Quarles Mills, MD, Chief, Division of Academic General Pediatrics, East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine, Box 70578, Johnson City, TN 37614-1708; millsd@etsu.edu, FAX 423-439-8066.  All inquiries are held in confidence. 

Quillen College of Medicine – Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences – Assistant, Associate or Full Professor – 770230.  Full-time position available for Director of Child & Adolescent Division.  Essential Functions: Position includes leadership, administration, teaching and outpatient clinical care.  Responsibilities include training of psychiatric residents and medical students, research activities and creation of a child fellowship program. Salary is competitive with funding available through the Medical School, faculty private practice and extramural contracts.   ETSU is located in the Tri-Cities Tennessee/Virginia region, which was the first region in the nation to be designated as an “All-America City” with attractive cost-of-living, crime rate, climate and health care.  Qualifications: Board certified in both general psychiatry and child psychiatry and experience in academic psychiatry.  Applicants should submit an ETSU application, CV and two letters of reference to Merry N. Miller, M.D., Chair, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, ETSU, Box 70567, Johnson City TN 37614-1707.  Telephone inquiries should be made at (423)439-2235 or e-mail at lovedayc@etsu.edu.

College of Medicine – Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences – Full-Time Positions - General Psychiatrists and Child Psychiatrists – SEARCH EXTENDED. Full-time positions available for General Psychiatrist and Child Psychiatrist. General Psychiatrist position may include inpatient and/or outpatient. Responsibilities include training of psychiatric residents and medical students and research activities. Salary is competitive with funding available through the medical school, faculty private practice and extramural contracts.  ETSU is located in the Tri-Cities area, rated #1 place in North America in cost-of-living, crime rate, climate and health care. Applicants should submit ETSU application, a CV and two letters of reference to Merry N. Miller, M.D., Chair, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, ETSU, Box 70567, Johnson City, TN 37614-1707. Telephone inquires should be made at 423-439-2235 or e-mail at lovedayc@etsu.edu.

James H. Quillen College of Medicine – Department of Internal Medicine – REVISED AND READVERTISED. East Tennessee State University, James H. Quillen College of Medicine seeks BC/BE physicians, at time of hire. Opportunities exist in the following areas: Medicine, Cardiology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, and Rheumatology. The positions listed offer the opportunity for clinical practice, research, teaching residents and fellows. Positions are based at the Johnson City campus which is located in the rapidly growing Tri-Cities area of northeast TN. Our southern Appalachian mountain community is quite beautiful and the lifestyle is excellent.  All applicants must apply through eJobs at ETSU by completing an application, and uploading a CV and three letters of recommendation. Inquiries can be directed to: Renee McNeely, ETSU Quillen College of Medicine, Box 70622, Johnson City, TN 37614. Phone (423)439-6389; Fax: (423) 439- 6387, email: mcneely@etsu.edu.  Apply to this position at https://jobs.etsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50513.

Quillen College of Medicine – Department of Pharmacology - Assistant/Associate Professor – 820990.  The Department of Pharmacology at the James H. Quillen College of Medicine invites applications for a faculty position.  The department is seeking a candidate with a nationally competitive research program in neuropharmacology and/or psychopharmacology.  Applicants must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. and postdoctoral training, and preferably have a nationally funded research program.  Additional responsibilities will include teaching medical and graduate students. Appointments will be tenure or research track commensurate with qualifications and experience. Successful applicants will be provided competitive salaries and startup packages.  East Tennessee State University (http://www.etsu.edu) is located in one of the nation's most beautiful regions, just north of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.  Applicants should submit an ETSU application, CV, brief statement of current and future research goals, and names and addresses of 3 references to:  Ms. Betty Hughes, Dept. of Pharmacology, James H. Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, Box 70577, Johnson City, TN 37614-1708.

Quillen College of Medicine – Department of Pediatrics – Assistant/Associate Professor - Pediatric Endocrinologist - 300100. The Department of Pediatrics at East Tennessee State University College of Medicine seeks a full time pediatric endocrinologist with appointments (both tenure and clinical tract) available at the Assistant and Associate Professor level depending on qualifications and outside funding.  Responsibilities include clinical care, student/pediatric resident teaching and academic pursuits.  Opportunities for collaborative interaction with the adult Endocrinologists in the Department of Internal Medicine are available.  Applicants should be BC/BE in pediatric endocrinology at time of hire.  Review of applicants will continue until position is filled.  Interested applicants should contact: Ahmad Wattad, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, East Tennessee State University, Box 70578, Johnson City, TN  37614-1708.  Phone: 423-439-6222, E-mail: wattad@etsu.edu.

Quillen College of Medicine – Department of Microbiology – Professor – 822960.  The Microbiology Department invites applications for a tenure track position starting June 1, 2009 at the Professor Level.  Our focus will be on applicants using molecular approaches to explore pathogenic aspects of human bacterial diseases.  Successful applicants will be expected to pursue vigorous, independent and collaborative research programs in microbial pathogenesis/immunology and to teach in their area of expertise.  Qualifications:  should have a Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D. or a DVM/Ph.D. and evidence of current R01 or equivalent extramural funding.  Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Screening of applicants will begin November 2008 and the search will continue until suitable candidates are found.  Submit ETSU application, an application letter containing a statement of research and teaching interest, curriculum vitae, reprints of three recent significant publications, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Russ Hayman, Microbiology Faculty Search Committee, Department of Microbiology, ETSU, Box 70579, Johnson City, TN 37614-1708.  Phone: (423) 439-6313; Fax: (423) 439-8044; E-Mail: Hayman@etsu.edu.

Quillen College of Medicine – Department of Microbiology – Associate Professor – 831030.  The Microbiology Department invites applications for a tenure track position starting June 1, 2009 at the Associate Professor Level.  Our focus will be on applicants using molecular approaches to explore pathogenic aspects of human bacterial diseases.  Successful applicants will be expected to pursue vigorous, independent and collaborative research programs in microbial pathogenesis/immunology and to teach in their area of expertise.  Qualifications:  should have a Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D. or a DVM/Ph.D. and evidence of current R01 or equivalent extramural funding.  Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Screening of applicants will begin November 2008 and the search will continue until suitable candidates are found.  Submit ETSU application, an application letter containing a statement of research and teaching interest, curriculum vitae, reprints of three recent significant publications, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Russ Hayman, Microbiology Faculty Search Committee, Department of Microbiology, ETSU, Box 70579, Johnson City, TN 37614-1708.  Phone: (423) 439-6313; Fax: (423) 439-8044; E-Mail: Hayman@etsu.edu. 

Quillen College of Medicine – Department of Surgery – Cardiac/Thoracic Surgeon – Assistant/Associate Professor – 822270 – The Department of Surgery is seeking a board eligible/board certified at time of hire cardiac/thoracic surgeon at the assistant or associate professor level.  The position includes an active practice in cardiac and thoracic surgery in a private community hospital setting.  Ample opportunities in cardiovascular research and medical student/surgery resident education are also present.  The position could be state funded, outside funded, clinical track, tenure or non-tenure track.  Interested applicants should forward an ETSU application and a curriculum vitae to: William Browder, M.D., William Henry Reed Professor and Chair, ETSU, Box 70575, Johnson City, TN 37614-1708, browder@etsu.edu.

Quillen College of Medicine – Department of Surgery – Assistant/Associate Professor – 823400.  The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at East Tennessee State University, James H. Quillen College of Medicine is seeking board eligible/board certified surgeons at time of hire in plastic surgery and/or general surgery. The candidates should be interested in a broad range of plastic surgery, including cleft and aesthetic. The positions are tenure track, non-tenure track, clinical track, state funded or contingent upon outside funding at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. Individual will participate in teaching of medical students and residents. Interested applicants should submit an ETSU application and curriculum vitae to: William Browder, M.D., Professor and Chair, Department of Surgery, East Tennessee State University, Box 70575, Johnson City, TN 37614-1708 or e-mail, browder@etsu.edu.

College of Medicine – Internal Medicine – Associate Professor – 820310.  East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, seeks an Associate Professor in a tenure track position to develop new programs in epigenetic mechanisms for the regulation of epithelial transporter expression.   The successful candidate must have at least three years of postdoctoral experience, Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree and must have previous extensive experience in cell and molecular biology with an established track record of publications in the area of epigenetic mechanisms for the regulation of epithelial transporter expression, experience as an independent investigator and extramural research support.  Salary level is contingent upon extramural funding.  Inquiries can be directed to: Renee McNeely, ETSU Quillen College of Medicine, Box 70622, Johnson City, TN 37614. Phone: (423) 439-6389; Fax: (423) 439-6387; email: mcneely@etsu.edu

College of Medicine – Internal Medicine – Research Assistant Professor – 810100.  East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, seeks a Research Assistant Professor for a Research Track position.  The successful candidate must have at least three years of postdoctoral experience, Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree and must have extensive experience in cell and molecular biology with an established track record of publications and the potential to be an independent investigator.  The individual will be instrumental in the development of new programs in the study of liver injury, repair, transport and liver cancer.  Salary level is contingent upon extramural funding.  Inquiries can be directed to: Renee McNeely, ETSU Quillen College of Medicine, Box 70622, Johnson City, TN 37614. Phone: (423) 439-6389; Fax: (423) 439-6387; email: mcneely@etsu.edu

College of Medicine - Department of Internal Medicine - Division of Hematology/Oncology - Two Positions Available. The Division of Hematology/Oncology at East Tennessee State University’s James H. Quillen College is in the process of expanding the hematology/oncology clinical program.  The program seeks two physicians who are board-certified in Medical Oncology and/or Hematology or both at time of hire.  Salary and academic rank are commensurate with experience.  Division activities include clinical care of patients combined with teaching and supervision of fellows and residents.  Research is encouraged but not essential.  Physicians with a specialized area(s) of interest would also be considered. Clinical care is provided at a private non-profit teaching hospital.   Interested candidates should send ETSU application and CV including three references to Renee McNeely, Department of Internal Medicine, Box 70622, Johnson City, TN   37614, email: mcneely@etsu.edu , fax: (423) 439-6387.

College of Medicine – Department of Pediatrics – Assistant/Associate Professor – Chief of Genetics.  The Department of Pediatrics at East Tennessee State University seeks a Chief of Genetics to expand its current division and service the new Niswonger Children’s Hospital.  Candidates should have an MD degree with board certification under the American Board of Medical Genetics.  Rank at Assistant or Associate Professor level (clinical track contingent upon outside funding) with rank determined by candidate’s credentials and experience.  The successful candidate will hold the LeeAnn Brown Chair of Excellence in Academic Pediatrics.  Responsibilities include teaching of medical students and residents, expansion of our clinical genetics program and opportunities for research.  The Niswonger Children’s Hospital is the site of the First Regional Perinatal Center Program.  Collaborative efforts with ETSU’s new college of Public Health and College of Pharmacy would be encouraged.  Our Northeast Tennessee region enjoys four distinct seasons, excellent schools, abundant recreation and entertainment including symphonies, performing arts, bluegrass and storytelling.  Our referral base exceeds one million.  Interested individuals should submit ETSU application, their CV and three references to Bedford Bonta, MD, Chair of Clinical Genetics Search Committee; ETSU Department of Pediatrics, Box 70578, Johnson City, TN 37614-1708 or e-mail to: rary@etsu.edu. FAX: 423-439-8066. All inquires are held in confidence. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

College of Medicine – Department of Pediatrics – Assistant/Associate Professor – Pediatric Neurology – The Department of Pediatrics at East Tennessee State University seeks a second full-time pediatric neurologist to expand its current division and service the new Niswonger’s Children’s Hospital.  Rank at Assistant/Associate Professor (clinical track, contingent upon outside funding) with rank determined by the candidate’s credentials and experience.  Pediatric neurology fellowship training required.  Emphasis for this position is excellence in medical student/pediatric residency teaching and clinical care.  Opportunities for clinical research are available.  Negotiable sign on bonus and/or guarantee.  Our region is located at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers excellent schools, a low cost of living and a wealth of outdoor activities.  Interested individuals should contact Dr. David O. Chastain, ETSU Pediatrics, Box 70578, Johnson City, TN 37614-1708.  E-mail Chastain@etsu.edu.  Fax:  423-439-8066.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

College of Medicine - Department of Pediatrics - Assistant Professor of Neurology - Clinical Track Contingent upon Outside Funding. The Department of Pediatrics, East Tennessee State University, James H. Quillen College of Medicine, seeks a second full-time Pediatric Neurologist to expand its current division.  The position is at the Assistant Professor level, clinical track (two years rolling contract) depending on qualifications, interest and funding. Essential Functions: Responsibilities include medical student/pediatric residency teaching, clinical care and academic pursuits.  Qualifications: Applicants should be board eligible or certified in Pediatric Neurology at time of hire. Our region is located at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers a low cost of living, excellent schools and a wealth of outdoor activities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Interested individuals should contact Dr. LeAnn Lehwald, Assistant Professor, Child Neurology, ETSU Pediatrics, Box 70578, Johnson City, TN  37614-1708; e-mail lehwald@etsu.edu