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The Department of Nuclear Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is seeking applications to fill a non-tenure track Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor starting on or around August 1, 2025. Exceptionally qualified individuals with very significant teaching experience may be considered at higher ranks. Duties will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in nuclear engineering-related subjects, and providing service to the department, college, university, and community. 

The University of Tennessee Nuclear Engineering Department is part of the Tickle College of Engineering, which has the fastest growing PhD program among the Top 40 public colleges of engineering.  The department has a diverse research portfolio and is the largest Nuclear Engineering PhD program in the United States with over 120 PhD students and over $17M in annual research expenditures.  According to ASEE, it also has the second largest undergraduate program.  In 2021 we moved into a new $129M building that house more than 23 new nuclear engineering laboratories. UTK has close collaborations with ORNL and Y-12 and is located close to the beautiful Smoky Mountains. The Nuclear Engineering Department is committed to cultivating work/life balance and a family-friendly work environment for faculty, staff, and students.

Knoxville, TN is a vibrant city with a beautiful and walkable downtown, active neighborhoods, an effervescent nightlife that includes numerous theaters and museums, a rich live music scene across all genres, and eclectic restaurants. Knoxville is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, surrounded by lakes and the Tennessee River, providing an amazing access to outdoor activities of all kinds. Knoxville is within 200 miles of four major metropolitan areas that regularly host larger cultural and entertainment events.

Applicants must have a doctorate in Nuclear Engineering or a closely related field for appointment as a Teaching Assistant Professor or a masters in Nuclear Engineering or a closely related field for appointment as a Lecturer by the effective date of appointment.

Applicants should be able to contribute to existing courses in nuclear engineering, as well as to develop new avenues of teaching. The focus area for this search is on nuclear fission engineering. Relevant teaching focus includes foundational nuclear engineering and/or the areas of nuclear power. Teaching contributions may also include the new Nuclear Power Engineering minor within the Department of Nuclear Engineering Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated teaching success that complements existing University of Tennessee strengths and with the vision to develop collaborative teaching activities.

The University of Tennessee 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. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching interests, a letter articulating the applicant?s interest in and qualifications for this position, and the names of three references. Applications will be reviewed continuously, but those received by January 31, 2025 will receive priority Any additional questions may be sent to Dr. Nick Brown at nbrown49@utk.edu.

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.

Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email to eoa@utk.edu, or by phone at 865-974-2498. 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 Investigation and Resolution, 216 Business Incubator Building, E J. Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email to investigations@utk.edu, or by phone at 865-974-0717.

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