Assistant Professor of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

Department

DCOM CLINICAL MEDICINE

Position Category

Faculty

Job Description

The Assistant/Associate/Professor of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine will be directly responsible for teaching, clinical duties, and scientific scholarship. They shall be held accountable for teaching the skills and approaches of Osteopathic Manipulation in accordance with the mission of the University, the School, and the Department, including LMU-DCOM approved curriculum, as well as providing clinical service and teaching students in the clinical setting.

Required Qualifications

*D.O. degree and Board Certification in Primary Care Specialty; and *able to be licensed in Tennessee within the first-year of hire date by the Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination/Tennessee Medical State Board; unrestricted Tennessee license and approved medical professional liability insurance must be maintained throughout employment (individual coverage for patient care at LMU-Medical Clinic or University approved activities will be paid or reimbursed by LMU-DCOM).

Preferred Qualifications

*minimum of 3 years experience in clinical/academic medicine teaching and leadership; Board Certification in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine. Academic rank will be commensurate with training and experience.

Physical Demands

Campus

LMU-Knoxville

Job Duty

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Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large;

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promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students;

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contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of courses and academic programs within the LMU-DCOM Knoxville location;

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promote by precept and example a general atmosphere within the LMU-DCOM of respect for knowledge, thought and inquiry;

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maintain intellectual integrity and strive for academic excellence in teaching;

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promote clinical service and demonstrate adequate standards of professional linguistic expression in writing and speech;

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have on file in the appropriate office an outline and list of the goals and objectives for each lecture;

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carry out lecture, seminar, small group discussion and/or clinical assignments and responsibilities effectively;

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help present a course and/or small group discussions;

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prepare examination questions as well as grade a course or portion of course;

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meet classes according to published schedule

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serve as an active member of the department, working closely with the department head to further the department and College mission and vision;

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commit to working in a professional multicultural environment that fosters diversity;

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provide clinical service/patient care and bedside teaching for students in the clinical setting;

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participate in clinic quality assurance and other service evaluation activities;

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generate and present lecture and lab material that directly prepares students to meet testable, described goals;

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explain the use and effect of Osteopathic Manipulation in terms of the basic science taught in 1st and 2nd year medical school curriculum;

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explain the role and effect of Osteopathic Manipulation in the various medical specialties;

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teach the skills and approaches of Osteopathic Manipulation in the context of how they can actually be used effectively in practice;

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serve as an example to learners and colleagues of appropriate professional behavior;

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participate in scholarly activity;

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serve as mentor to medical and other students;

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provide service by attending scheduled faculty meetings and by serving on appointed and or elected committees as required;

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complete required institutional, program accreditation, and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of University programs;

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demonstrate and supervise students during clinical educational activities utilizing standardized patients and/or volunteer patients;

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supervise students during authorized and approved patient care events including health fairs, sports physicals, or community outreach programs; and

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perform other duties as assigned.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F00754P

Job Open Date

03/04/2024

Job Close Date

09/30/2024

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions Summary

#DCOM

Knoxville, Tennessee

About the Institution

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at or .

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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 individuals identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individuals criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.