Internal/Family Medicine Faculty
East Tennessee State University · United States
Posting Summary
The ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, invites applications for a 12-month faculty position in Inpatient Internal/Family Medicine. This faculty role offers the opportunity to contribute to pharmacy education, clinical practice, and service while working in a collaborative healthcare environment. The position may be based at either Johnson City Medical Center (JCMC) or Holston Valley Medical Center (HVMC). Interested candidates should apply online at https://jobs.etsu.edu.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to:
- Provide evidence-informed, patient-centered inpatient pharmacy care as part of an interprofessional team.
- Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, pharmacists, physicians, learners, and other health professionals.
- Teach and mentor student pharmacists and pharmacy residents in clinical and classroom settings.
- Develop and contribute to scholarly work and presentations relevant to pharmacy practice and education.
- Work collaboratively across ETSU and Ballad Health while supporting the College’s rural and underserved health mission.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- A PharmD or other terminal pharmacy degree.
- Completion of a PGY2 residency (internal medicine or pharmacotherapy preferred) by summer 2027.
- Eligibility for pharmacist licensure in Tennessee.
- Demonstrated excellence in clinical practice and a strong interest in teaching and scholarship in an academic environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference may be given to candidates with experience in inpatient internal medicine or family medicine, Certification from the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS), experience precepting learners, and a record of scholarly activity.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary: Competitive with AACP faculty salaries and commensurate with qualifications and experience. For information on benefits, please visit: https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/
ETSU is an equal opportunity employer.
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 partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.
About Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy
East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy offers nationally-recognized pharmacy training in Johnson City, Tennessee. The Class of 2025's first-attempt pass rates on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE) placed the College among the top five accredited pharmacy schools in the nation and No. 1 in Tennessee. These accomplishments are the result of Gatton’s student-centered culture. Exceptional faculty prepare students through a curriculum designed for practice as collaborative members of the health care team, and students translate that preparation into national leadership and service. The College is part of ETSU Health, Tennessee’s largest public academic health sciences center. At its core, Gatton’s mission is to improve health care in rural and underserved communities.
Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.