Clinical Geneticist

Job Summary:

East Tennessee State University Pediatrics Department seeks a well-qualified clinical geneticist. The academic rank will be determined by the education and experience of the candidate. This position is housed within the Department of Pediatrics; however, the position will work with a rapidly expanding health sciences center consisting of medicine, pharmacy, nursing, public health, allied health, and a large VA system.

Other Considerations for this Position:

• Academic responsibilities include teaching of medical students and pediatric residents as well as academic and scholarly pursuits.
• Expansion of the clinical genetics program.
• Opportunities for research.
• Create new models of care to serve a large rural service area in collaboration with mid-level practitioners, pediatricians, other primary care providers, and specialists.
• Provide clinical services for genetics patients.
• Participation in the regional state newborn screening program.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to teach medical students and residents.
• Ability to perform routine inpatient and outpatient genetic patients.
• Create new models of care to serve a large rural service area.
• Provide clinical services for pediatrics, oncology, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, internal medicine, surgery, and family medicine.

Required Qualifications:

• MD/DO
• Completion of genetics fellowship at time of hire.
• Must be BC/BE in genetics at time of hire.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with experience.
• For more information regarding benefits, please visit (Employee Benefits)

*J1 visa waiver candidates are encouraged to apply.

*Position is contingent upon sufficient funding.

Application Instructions:

• Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
• Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background check.
• Required documents to attach:  Cover Letter, CV, and Copy of Transcripts.

About the Region:

ETSU is nestled in the foothills of the scenic Appalachian Highlands, Johnson City, TN combines big city amenities, small town charm, and world class outdoor recreation with living costs well below the national average.

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.

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.