Chair & Associate Professor- Graduate School of Medicine (Knoxville) Position Available In Knox, Tennessee

Chair & Associate Professor- Graduate School of Medicine (Knoxville)
University of Tennessee Chattanooga Knoxville, TN Full-time Education
Posted on June 01, 2025
Job Description
Applications should be accompanied by a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. It is preferred, however, that all nominations and applications be submitted by February 18, 2025. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit materials through the

University of Tennessee Health Science Center HR Employment Site:

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Nominations may be submitted directly to the firm coordinating this search:
Jacob Anderson, Principal
Julia Butler-Mayes, Ph.D., Associate
Parker Executive Search
Five Concourse Parkway, Suite 2875
Atlanta, GA 30328
770-804-1996 ext. 102; 109; 111
janderson@parkersearch.com | jbutler-mayes@parkersearch.com
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations.
In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the University. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Access and Compliance (OAC), 920 Madison Avenue, Suite 825, Memphis, Tennessee 38163, telephone 901.448.7382 (V/TTY available). Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Access and Compliance.
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is conducting a search for Chair of the Department of Medicine for the Graduate School of Medicine, Knoxville campus. We seek an individual with documented accomplishments and national recognition in patient care, teaching, and clinical and translational research who can further enhance the development of established residencies and fellowships. The chair is responsible for the medicine residency program with 13 residents per year, the Neurology Residency program (starting July 2025 with an anticipated total of 8 residents at its plateau in 2028), the transitional program with a total of 6 residents, as well as Fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease, Pulmonary Disease/Critical Care Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, and Hematology/Oncology. In addition, educational programs for M3 and M4 medical students are offered.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Direct the education (LCME medical students, ACGME accredited residencies in Medicine and Transitional Year as well as Fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease, Pulmonary Disease/Critical Care Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, and Hematology/Oncology) research, and clinical activities of the department
Ensure the department meets all UTHSC and GSM policies and guidelines for financial management in addition to assuming responsibility for all finances of the department
Serve as Chief of Service for Medicine for the University Health System’s University of Tennessee Medical Center as well as provide leadership to resident clinics
Provide energetic leadership for the further growth and development of the department
Collaborate with other leaders in medicine and in the community
Overall administration of department, including budget, staff, space and other resources
Supervise faculty, including development of junior faculty
Manage health professional and graduate education components
Qualifications
Qualifications
MD degree or equivalent
Board-certified in Medicine and eligible for licensure in Tennessee upon appointment
Proven record of administration and management in an academic medical center setting
Demonstrated commitment to education
Dynamic leadership skills for further clinical, research, and academic growth
Distinguished, nationally recognized academic career with strong clinical and research credentials
Extensive knowledge of and commitment to excellence in teaching programs, relevant research programs, and state-of-the-art clinical services
Willingness to foster relationships between the University and other physicians in the community and surrounding region
Capable of providing energetic leadership for the further growth and development of this major clinical department in collaboration with principals responsible for other programs
Demonstrated ethical behavior, professionalism, interpersonal skills, leadership, and management abilities
Experience mentoring junior faculty
Demonstrated commitment to collegiality, collaboration, and service
Familiarity in recruitment development, utilization, and retention of faculty
Intimate knowledge of current professional trends in Medicine, Medical Education, and current trends in the professional and business practices of the health care system
Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action
Additional subspecialty training is encouraged, but not required
University of Tennessee Chattanooga
Knoxville , TN