The University of Tennessee – Knoxville: Knoxville Academic Units: Tickle College of Engineering: Civil & Environ Engr
Location: Knoxville, TN
Open Date: Dec 05, 2022
Description
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is seeking applications for a full-time lecturer in environmental engineering and water resources to begin August 1, 2023. 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 for research or to teach additional courses each summer. The successful candidate is expected build an exceptional record of accomplishment in teaching and student engagement, leading to career-track promotions to senior lecturer and distinguished lecturer.
The successful candidate will join other members of the faculty in offering and supporting current degree programs and supporting a new BS degree program in Environmental Engineering, currently in the planning stages. The department has 24 tenure-line faculty lines and 3 non-tenured full-time teaching faculty and offers baccalaureate, masters, and PhD degrees with concentrations in construction, environmental, geotechnical and materials, structures, transportation, and water resources engineering. 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.
UTK is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University. The University welcomes and honors people of all races, genders, creeds, cultures, and sexual orientations, and values intellectual curiosity, pursuit of knowledge, and academic freedom and integrity. The university has established a number of policies to promote work-life balance and support the professional development and overall well-being of faculty. The city of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene including internationally recognized festivals, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural and outdoor activities. UTK is located within easy driving distance to the Great Smoky Mountains, Asheville, Atlanta, and Nashville. Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people.
Responsibilities
- Teaching three to four courses per semester. Faculty teaching assignments across the department are made with consideration given both to departmental needs and teaching interests of the faculty member. The ideal candidate will have the flexibility, interest, and qualifications to teach courses in both environmental engineering and water resources. Immediate teaching priorities are:
- Undergraduate courses in environmental engineering and water resources
- Environmental Engineering capstone design
Longer term teaching needs may include:
- Civil and Environmental Engineering laboratories
- Professional writing and oral communication
- Graduate-level courses in their area of specialization
Qualifications
Earned doctorate in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or closely related field at the time the position is filled
Ability to develop a diverse teaching portfolio of lecture, design, and laboratory courses in environmental and water resources engineering
Exceptional communication skills and strong motivation to work collaboratively
Eligibility to work in the US
Registration as a professional engineer or ability to become registered within four years
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit 1) an application letter addressing qualifications, motivation, and teaching interests, 2) a complete curriculum vitae, and 3) the names and contact information (names, affiliation, email, and telephone number) for five references. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Jon Hathaway, Chair of the Search Committee (voice: 865-974-6058; email: hathaway@utk.edu). Applications will be reviewed beginning January 23 and will continue until the position is filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with 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 of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone 865-974-2498. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.
