Assistant/Associate/Professor of Microbiology, DCOM, OPFL

Assistant/Associate/Professor of Microbiology, DCOM, OPFL Department

DCOM BASIC SCIENCES

Position Category Faculty Job Description The Assistant/Associate/Professor of Microbiology for the DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine shall have the primary responsibility of teaching microbiology. They shall also be held accountable for scholarly activity as they contribute to the attainment of the mission of the University, the School, and the Department. Required Qualifications Ph.D. in microbiology, immunology, or an appropriate discipline; •have at least two years of relevant postdoctoral training and evidence of scholarly research. Academic rank will be commensurate with training and experience. Salary and research opportunities, including startup funds are negotiable. Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands Campus Job Duty Job Duty Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large Job Duty promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students Job Duty contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of courses and academic programs within the DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) Job Duty promote by precept and example a general atmosphere within the DCOM of respect for knowledge, thought and inquiry Job Duty maintain intellectual integrity and to strive for academic excellence in his/her teaching; Job Duty promote adequate standards of linguistic expression in writing and speech Job Duty maintain up-to-date records of the grades of each student enrolled in his/her courses Job Duty have on file in the appropriate office an outline and list of the goals and objectives for each lecture Job Duty carry out lecture, seminar, small group discussion and/or clinical assignments and responsibilities effectively Job Duty design and present a course, series of integrated lectures and/or small group discussions Job Duty prepare examination questions as well as grade a course or portion of course Job Duty meet classes according to published schedule Job Duty serve as an active member of the department, working closely with the department head to further the department and College mission and vision Job Duty commit to working in a multicultural environment that fosters diversity Job Duty serve as an example to learners and colleagues of appropriate professional behavior Job Duty participate in scholarly activity Job Duty serve as mentor to medical and other students Job Duty provide service by attending scheduled faculty meetings and by serving on appointed and or elected committees as required Job Duty complete required institutional, program accreditation, and other reports necessary for the operation and advancement of University programs, both on campus and at extended campus sites Job Duty perform other duties as assigned Posting Detail Information Posting Number F01652P Job Open Date 01/21/2026 Job Close Date 10/31/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary 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 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu. AA/EEO Statement Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities. 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 individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.