Assistant Professor-Internal Medicine (Chattanooga)

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of
Medicine-Chattanooga, is seeking a full-time non-tenured Assistant Professor.
The Geriatrics/Palliative Care Clerkship Director provides educational
leadership and oversight of the Geriatrics/Palliative Care clerkship with UT
Health Sciences College of Medicine. The Clerkship Director is responsible for
ensuring a high-quality, well-coordinated clinical learning experience that
meets College of Medicine curricular objectives and applicable accreditation
standards. The Director works collaboratively with faculty, clinical preceptors,
the Office of Undergraduate Medical Education, and relevant departmental and
College leadership to support student learning, assessment, and continuing
improvement of the clerkship. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Provide overall leadership and oversight of the Geriatrics/Palliative Care
clerkship, including coordination of clinical experiences and learning
objectives.
* Ensure the clerkship curriculum aligns with UT Health Sciences College of
Medicine educational objectives and required competencies.
* Recruit, orient, and collaborate with faculty and clinical preceptors to
provide appropriate and consistent educational experiences.
* Monitor student clinical experiences and address concerns related to student
learning, clinical sites, or the learning environment.
* Oversee student assessment and evaluation processes, ensuring timely,
meaningful, and consistent feedback.
* Review clerkship evaluations and other outcome data to identify strengths,
concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
* Lead ongoing curriculum review and quality improvement efforts in
collaboration with the Office of Undergraduate Medical Education and relevant
faculty.
* Communicate regularly with students, faculty, preceptors, clerkship staff,
and UME leadership regarding clerkship expectations, performance, and
operational needs.
* Participate in relevant UT Health Sciences of Medicine committees, faculty
development, and educational initiatives as appropriate.
* Maintain appropriate documentation and ensure the clerkship meets applicable
institutional and accreditation requirements.
* Complete other educational and administrative responsibilities related to the
clerkship as assigned

PATIENT CARE- 80%

Provide clinical care consistent with the faculty member’s specialty and
clinical appointment, with responsibilities including direct patient care,
participation in clinical services, and other clinical activities as assigned. 

RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP- 5%

Participate in scholarly activities appropriate to the faculty members’
interests and role, which may include clinical or educational research, quality
improvement, presentations, publications, or other scholarly work. 

EDUCATION- 5%

Participate in medical student, resident, and/or interprofessional education
through clinical teaching, didactic instruction, mentorship, and other
educational activities consistent with the needs of the College of Medicine. 

SERVICE/LEADERSHIP- 10%

Serve as the Geriatrics/Palliative Care Clerkship Director, providing leadership
and administrative oversight of the clerkship as outlined in the position
description. Responsibilities include curriculum oversight, faculty and
preceptor coordination, student assessment and evaluation, communication with
students and faculty, and ongoing curriculum improvement. 

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: MD, DO, or equivalent terminal clinical degree. 

LICENSES: Board-certification or eligibility in an appropriate clinical
specialty. Active Tennessee Medical License in good standing. 

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCES, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - CHATTANOOGA

Chattanooga’s metro area population is approximately 430,000, and the city was
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