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Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor (2 Positions Available), Department of Nuclear Engineering, Fa...

Knoxville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the Department of Nuclear Engineering. The role involves teaching, conducting research, and advising students, with a focus on areas relevant to aerospace and defense applications.

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Responsibilities

Teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses in nuclear engineering-related subjects

Generating externally funded research

Advising graduate students

Writing scholarly journal articles

Providing service to the department, college, university, and professional community

Qualification

Nuclear Engineering PhDResearch funding experienceTeaching experienceNuclear science expertiseRadiological engineeringAdvising graduate studentsCollaboration skillsCommunication skills

Required

Applicants must have a doctorate in Nuclear Engineering or a closely related field by the effective date of appointment

Applicants should be able to contribute to existing courses and research activities in nuclear engineering, as well as to develop new avenues of research and teaching

Specific areas of expertise sought in this search include nuclear science and engineering relevant to aerospace and defense applications

Candidates with strong potential to contribute to the three signature capabilities of our department may also be considered

Successful candidates will also be committed to high-quality teaching