THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN CHATTANOOGA, TN

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center invites applications and nominations for the position of Professor and Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine Chattanooga affiliated with Erlanger Health System, in Chattanooga, TN. The chair will manage a department with 43 faculty, 30 residents, 17 fellows and an annual budget of approximately $6.4 million. The successful candidate will be responsible for the educational, research, public service and patient care programs in the department while also maintaining a fully accredited residency program in Internal Medicine as well as fellowships in Cardiology and Gastroenterology.

Qualifications

Candidates are required to hold an M.D. or D.O. degree and be board certified in their respective specialty and be eligible for licensure in Tennessee upon appointment. Additional subspecialty training is welcomed, but not required. Salary, rank, and tenure status will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The ideal candidate will have a knowledge of and experience with ACGME and LCME requirements, demonstrated experience and skills in fiscal management, developing clinical practice plans, engagement in scholarly activities, communications, fund raising and development, and fostering collaborative working relationships with colleagues and community partners.

Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is the flagship statewide, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated, collaborative, and inclusive education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. Employing more than 4,600 people on its faculty, staff, and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups, and with more than 3,200 students across the state, UTHSC contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee.

Chattanooga is a vibrant, growing city that boasts being voted Outdoor Magazine's #1 Outdoor City 2 of the last 7 years. Tucked between the mountains of Southeast Tennessee, alongside the beautiful Tennessee River, Chattanooga is one of America's most breathtaking cities. It features unmatched outdoor adventures, amazing restaurants, live events, art, world-class attractions and the fastest internet on the planet. Chattanooga is located just 2 hours from Nashville, Atlanta, Birmingham for large metropolitan amenities. An accessible regional airport with direct flights to major cities makes traveling easy.