Assistant Professor - Associate Professor

Title: Assistant Professor/Associate Professor - 690150

Location: Johnson City, TN,  United States

Job Description:

Job Summary

East Tennessee State University’s (ETSU) Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy (BGCOP), in partnership with Ballad Health Pharmacy Services, invites applications for a full-time, 12-month faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (Clinical Track) in the Department of Pharmacy Practice.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a mission-driven academic–clinical partnership dedicated to improving patient care, expanding interprofessional education, and shaping the future of pharmacy practice across the Appalachian region.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will have a primary clinical focus in Infectious Diseases (ID), along with participation in Inpatient Family Medicine practice activities. The position integrates participation in ID consult services along with periodic rounding responsibilities on the family medicine inpatient teaching team at Johnson City Medical Center (JCMC)—a 445-bed regional tertiary referral center and Level 1 Trauma Center.

This hybrid role offers a unique balance between specialized ID consultation and general inpatient practice, making it ideal for pharmacists who thrive in collaborative, team-based environments and who seek to make a meaningful impact on patient care, education, and health outcomes in an academic medical setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Infectious Diseases clinical pharmacy services, real-time dose optimization, and collaborative interventions with decentralized pharmacists and ID physicians as part of the ID consult team, with the capacity to manage consult requests system-wide via phone or telehealth when appropriate. 
• Periodically serve as the clinical pharmacist on the Family Medicine inpatient teaching service, contributing to daily rounds, transitions of care, and evidence-based pharmacotherapy alongside residents, attending physicians, and interprofessional learners. This component provides valuable variety and supports the College’s commitment to integrated, team-based care.
• Precept student pharmacists and PGY1/PGY2 pharmacy residents, fostering experiential learning and professional growth.
• Teach and coordinate within the didactic curriculum of the Doctor of Pharmacy program, with opportunities for elective and interprofessional instruction.
• Engage in scholarly activities that advance pharmacy education, infectious disease practice, or health outcomes research.
• Provide service to the College, University, profession, and community, aligned with the mission and values of ETSU Health.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree
• Completion of a PGY2 Residency in Infectious Diseases or Family/Internal Medicine with an emphasis in infectious diseases (or equivalent experience) by July 1, 2026.
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical practice, teaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Eligibility for Tennessee and Virginia pharmacist licensure.
• Interest in interprofessional education and inpatient care delivery is highly desirable.

Why Join ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy?

• Integrated Clinical Practice: Faculty provide direct patient care through the ETSU Health and Ballad Health partnership, which unites the Colleges of Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, and Clinical & Rehabilitative Health Sciences.
• Center for Pharmacy Education, Advocacy, and Outreach (CPEAO): The CPEAO was created collaboratively between the Gatton College of Pharmacy and Ballad Health to expand pharmacist-led innovation across the region. Through this Center, faculty play a leading role in equipping pharmacists to transform practice, implement sustainable clinical services, and improve health outcomes—including initiatives focused on antimicrobial stewardship, chronic disease management, and safe transitions of care.
• Innovative Academic Culture: Collaborate with forward-thinking colleagues dedicated to advancing pharmacy education, practice transformation, and patient-centered care through didactic teaching, experiential training, and scholarship.
• Regional and Public Health Impact: Shape healthcare delivery across northeast Tennessee and southwest Virginia through education, stewardship, and service that improve outcomes in both tertiary and community settings.

• Lifestyle and Community: Johnson City offers a vibrant, family-friendly environment nestled in the scenic Appalachian Mountains, with an exceptional quality of life, outdoor recreation, and a low cost of living.

Compensation & Benefits 

• Job Family – Academic Faculty 
• For information on benefits, please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/. 
• Salary commensurate with experience

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.  
• Documents needed to apply: Cover Letter, CV, and Transcripts 

 ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer  

University Overview   

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students and 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 being performed by individuals 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. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. 

Job Info

• Job Identification 560
• Job Category Faculty
• Degree Level Doctorate Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations VA Campus Bldg 7, Maple Ave, Johnson City, TN, 37604, US