Teaching Assistant Professor in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Fall 2025 Position Available In Knox, Tennessee

Teaching Assistant Professor in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Fall 2025
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
in Knoxville, TN

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Full-Time

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05/08/2025

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Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Description:

The Department of Industrial and Systems (ISE) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is seeking applications for a full-time teaching assistant professor to begin August 1, 2025. We welcome applications from highly qualified individuals with a passion for engineering education, teaching, and student engagement and mentoring. Salary and benefits are nationally competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position is a non-tenure track, renewable, 9-month appointment, with opportunities to teach additional courses in summer. The successful candidate is expected to build an exceptional record of accomplishment in teaching and student engagement, leading to career-track promotions to Teaching Associate Professor or Teaching Professor. The successful candidate will join other members of the faculty in offering and supporting current degree programs, including an MS degree program in Engineering Management and a new Doctor of Engineering (DEng) program. The ISE Department offers baccalaureate, master’s, and Doctoral (PhD and DEng) degrees and currently has 260 BS, 145 MS, and 96 Doctoral (59 PhD and 37 DEng) students. The Department has 14 tenure-line faculty members and four non-tenured full-time teaching faculty. The successful candidate will join a community of innovators in engineering education both in the Department and in the Tickle College of Engineering and will be supported through a strong commitment to faculty development. The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee has established a number of policies to promote work-life balance and support the professional development and overall well-being of faculty. Knoxville boasts a vibrant economy, mild climate, diverse cultural opportunities, a lively downtown area, proximity to many natural and outdoor activities, and affordable cost of living. Responsibilities
Teaching seven courses per year (three to four courses per semester), which may include:
Undergraduate courses in industrial engineering
Professional writing and oral communications
Master-level or Doctoral courses in industrial engineering, including engineering management
Full engagement with the students, faculty, and programs of the department through participation in faculty meetings and committees, program development and assessments, student extracurricular activities, etc.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications
Doctoral degree in Industrial Engineering or closely related field in hand at the time the position is filled.
Industry experience, especially related to manufacturing, engineering management, quality, human factors, ergonomics or safety.
Ability to develop a diverse teaching portfolio of lecture, laboratory and design courses to support ISE undergraduate and graduate programs.
Exceptional communication skills and strong motivation to work collaboratively.
Eligibility to work in the US.
Preferable Qualifications
Teaching experience

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit: 1) an application letter addressing qualifications, motivation, and teaching interests, 2) a curriculum vitae, and 3) the names and contact information (names, email, and telephone number) for three references. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Gary Null, Chair of the Search Committee at (gnull@utk.edu). Interested individuals can apply through Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/167447). Applications will be reviewed beginning May 19 and will continue until the position is filled.
The University of Tennessee does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of educational programs and services or employment opportunities and benefits. This policy extends to both employment by and admission to the University. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex or disability in its education programs and activities pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)of 1990. Inquiries and charges of violation concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, ADA or the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) or any of the other above referenced policies should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the UTK Office of Human Resources, 600 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN37996-4125.
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