The DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (DCOM) at Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) is seeking an open rank anatomy faculty member to contribute to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences and Anatomical Sciences, and PhD in Anatomy Education programs, with other teaching duties in allied health programs and dual enrollment courses as required. The position is a renewable, non-tenure track, 12-month appointment based at the main campus of LMU-DCOM in Harrogate, TN with occasional travel to the Knoxville, TN campus. The successful candidate will primarily facilitate large group lectures and small group lab sessions of dissection-based medical gross anatomy in the first-year basic sciences curriculum. Additional teaching in histology, neuroanatomy, and embryology courses as well as in the second-year systems-based curriculum is possible. Researchers in anatomy education, clinical anatomy, biological anthropology, or vertebrate paleontology are especially encouraged to apply to join existing collaborative research teams across campuses. Mentorship of graduate and medical students and participation in department and institutional service is expected. Benefits include a yearly budget for travel, professional development, and books; research startup funds; and an excellent benefits package including four weeks of paid vacation. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with training and experience.

Lincoln Memorial University, founded in 1897, is a comprehensive values-based learning community dedicated to providing quality educational experiences at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. The University strives to give students a foundation for a more productive life by upholding the principles of Abraham Lincoln’s life: a dedication to individual liberty, responsibility, and improvement; a respect for citizenship; and a recognition of the intrinsic value of high moral and ethical standards. The University believes that one of the major cornerstones of meaningful existence is service to humanity. By making educational, service, and research opportunities available to students, Lincoln Memorial University seeks to improve life for the students it serves. While serving students from throughout the state, nation, and many other countries, the University retains a commitment to enrich the lives of people and communities in the Appalachian region.

Harrogate, TN is located on the TN-KY-VA tri-state border on the edge of the scenic Cumberland Plateau in the hills of Appalachia. The university lies immediately adjacent to the Cumberland Gap National Historic Park with numerous recreational lakes, rivers, and parks surrounding the region. The Big South Fork National Recreation Area and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are only 2 hours away. Harrogate is conveniently situated between several larger cities: 1.5 hours from Knoxville, 2.5 hours from Asheville NC, 2.5 hours from Lexington KY, and 4 hours from Nashville.

This position will be open until filled, with a first review date of January 2, 2024 and an expected start date of July 1, 2024. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Dr. Donna Hermey, Search Committee Chair, at donna.hermey@lmunet.edu or 423-869-7127.