Temporary Exempt Faculty

Job Summary
The Surgery Director for the Center for Surgical Innovation & Training (CSIT) provides clinical and educational leadership for the center’s surgical education and simulation-based training programs. This position works closely with the Director of CSIT to design, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve simulation-based training experiences for surgeons, operating room teams, medical students, residents, and other healthcare professionals.
The Surgery Director bridges the gap between classroom learning and hands-on surgical practice by developing realistic surgical scenarios, facilitating simulation activities, providing instruction and debriefing, and assessing learner competency. The position supports the development of technical and non-technical skills, including procedural proficiency, clinical decision-making, crisis management, teamwork, communication, and patient safety.
The position also provides leadership in the operational and strategic management of the simulation laboratory, including equipment and technology integration, resource allocation, vendor and IT coordination, budgeting, grant support, compliance, and long-term program planning. The Surgery Director assists in ensuring that CSIT programs and operations meet applicable professional and accreditation standards, including standards established by the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
In addition to CSIT leadership responsibilities, the Surgery Director serves as an Anatomy Instructor and participates in traditional anatomy education, including head and neck, musculoskeletal anatomy of the extremities, and thoracic and abdominopelvic anatomy. The position facilitates case-based anatomy sessions, prepares donor specimens and instructional technology, assists with laboratory setup, and identifies relevant anatomical structures and pathology to enhance student learning.
The Surgery Director serves as a clinical and educational resource to CSIT and the College of Medicine and contributes to the development and delivery of innovative, evidence-based surgical education and training programs designed to enhance learner competency, interdisciplinary teamwork, and patient safety.
Required Qualifications

• Board Certification in Orthopaedic Surgery

Salary - $125,00.00
Application Instructions

• Non-exempt positions must be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The closing for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
• This position is contingent on a satisfactory background check.
• Please attach the following documents: Cover Letter and CV.

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 Statement:
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.