822960 - Assistant/Associate/Professor & Assistant Residency Program Director

Job Summary 

The Quillen College of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry at East Tennessee State University is seeking a Psychiatrist to serve as a faculty member and an Assistant Residency Program Director. 

Activities include:

• Clinical care of patients combined with teaching and supervising residents and medical students.
• Scholarly advancement
• Research opportunities
• Administrative support of the Adult Psychiatry Residency Program.

Faculty rank and salary commiserate with education and experience. Some appointments may be eligible for tenure. Clinical and Research track appointments may be convertible to tenure-track no later than the end of year three of the appointment.

ETSU Psychiatry provides care to a large geographic region that includes northeast Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, Southern West Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, and Western North Carolina. 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, 1-26 and 1-81, serve the area. There is 1 local airport and 2 others in close proximity. Tri-Cities region is Tennessee's 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. The primary work location is 2 Professional Park Drive, Suite 21. 

Required Qualifications 

• Excellent communication and teaching skills
• MD or DO
• Board-certified or Board-eligible 
• Eligible for licensure in Tennessee
• Must meet ETSU Health malpractice requirements ($5 million)

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. 

Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at: https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/  

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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: Cover Letter, CV, and Transcripts

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 institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community part