Tennessee Technological University - Director
American Society for Engineering Education, Cookeville, TN, United States
Tennessee Technological University - Director
Cookeville, TN, United States
Job Description The College of Engineering at Tennessee Tech University invites applications for the position of Director of the Center for Energy Systems Research (CESR). We seek a dynamic and visionary Director who will guide CESR to regional and national recognition as a leader in modern resilient, secure, and scalable energy systems in a new era of energy challenges and opportunities. This is a full‑time, nine‑month tenured faculty appointment at the rank of full professor, including some guaranteed summer support, with tenure in an appropriate department of the College of Engineering, determined based on the candidate's expertise. Target start date is August 1, 2026.
The Director serves as the chief executive officer of CESR and directly reports to the Associate Dean for Research. The successful candidate will provide strategic vision, leadership, and guidance to advance CESR's regional and national prominence in resilient, secure, and scalable energy systems, leveraging already established strengths and expertise of the college. The Director will lead research development, secure external funding, manage budgets and personnel, with a primary focus on fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and outreach activities beyond the college domain. The individual is also expected to maintain an active research program and contribute to instruction within their tenure home department.
Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Responsibilities
Developing and implementing policies in conjunction with CESR faculty, staff, and graduate students
Recruiting, mentoring, and evaluating faculty, staff, and graduate students for CESR
Actively engaging College of Engineering faculty as participants in CESR's research activities and supporting their professional growth and scholarly development
Working cooperatively with departmental chairs in the College of Engineering and with representatives of other colleges
Collaborating with the directors of other research centers and with other emerging university research initiatives
Participating actively on university and college committees
Representing CESR on industrial, governmental, and community advisory boards and committees
Providing liaison with business, industry, governmental agencies, and other institutions of higher education
Working cooperatively with the Engineering Research Office and the Office of Research and Economic Development
Working closely with CESR's advisory committee to ensure alignment with stakeholder needs
Physical Demands Those typical in an office setting. Sit for long periods of time. Repeat the same movements.
Salary Commensurate with education and experience.
Benefits The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate from an accredited institution in engineering, computing, or a closely related field
Distinguished record of research, publications, and funding in energy systems - including areas such as the smart grid, power systems engineering, nuclear energy, wireless power transmission, energy storage, critical infrastructure protection, grid resilience, or the energy demands of large‑scale digital infrastructure
Demonstrated commitment to integrating modern computational and data‑driven methodologies into energy systems research
Teaching and scholarly accomplishments sufficient to qualify for appointment as a tenured full professor in a department of the College of Engineering at Tennessee Tech
Demonstrated leadership, management, and team‑building skills
Demonstrated ability to obtain and manage externally funded research
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Current appointment as tenured full professor at an accredited institution
Established national or international reputation in energy systems research
Demonstrated expertise in or commitment to advancing the application of artificial intelligence and high‑performance computing (AI/HPC), and other advanced technologies to energy systems challenges
Experience directing a research center, institute, or large‑scale research program
Demonstrated record of industry, government, and community engagement
Involvement and leadership in state and national technical organizations; service on proposal review panels for governmental agencies
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Job Description The College of Engineering at Tennessee Tech University invites applications for the position of Director of the Center for Energy Systems Research (CESR). We seek a dynamic and visionary Director who will guide CESR to regional and national recognition as a leader in modern resilient, secure, and scalable energy systems in a new era of energy challenges and opportunities. This is a full‑time, nine‑month tenured faculty appointment at the rank of full professor, including some guaranteed summer support, with tenure in an appropriate department of the College of Engineering, determined based on the candidate's expertise. Target start date is August 1, 2026.
The Director serves as the chief executive officer of CESR and directly reports to the Associate Dean for Research. The successful candidate will provide strategic vision, leadership, and guidance to advance CESR's regional and national prominence in resilient, secure, and scalable energy systems, leveraging already established strengths and expertise of the college. The Director will lead research development, secure external funding, manage budgets and personnel, with a primary focus on fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and outreach activities beyond the college domain. The individual is also expected to maintain an active research program and contribute to instruction within their tenure home department.
Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Responsibilities
Developing and implementing policies in conjunction with CESR faculty, staff, and graduate students
Recruiting, mentoring, and evaluating faculty, staff, and graduate students for CESR
Actively engaging College of Engineering faculty as participants in CESR's research activities and supporting their professional growth and scholarly development
Working cooperatively with departmental chairs in the College of Engineering and with representatives of other colleges
Collaborating with the directors of other research centers and with other emerging university research initiatives
Participating actively on university and college committees
Representing CESR on industrial, governmental, and community advisory boards and committees
Providing liaison with business, industry, governmental agencies, and other institutions of higher education
Working cooperatively with the Engineering Research Office and the Office of Research and Economic Development
Working closely with CESR's advisory committee to ensure alignment with stakeholder needs
Physical Demands Those typical in an office setting. Sit for long periods of time. Repeat the same movements.
Salary Commensurate with education and experience.
Benefits The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate from an accredited institution in engineering, computing, or a closely related field
Distinguished record of research, publications, and funding in energy systems - including areas such as the smart grid, power systems engineering, nuclear energy, wireless power transmission, energy storage, critical infrastructure protection, grid resilience, or the energy demands of large‑scale digital infrastructure
Demonstrated commitment to integrating modern computational and data‑driven methodologies into energy systems research
Teaching and scholarly accomplishments sufficient to qualify for appointment as a tenured full professor in a department of the College of Engineering at Tennessee Tech
Demonstrated leadership, management, and team‑building skills
Demonstrated ability to obtain and manage externally funded research
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Current appointment as tenured full professor at an accredited institution
Established national or international reputation in energy systems research
Demonstrated expertise in or commitment to advancing the application of artificial intelligence and high‑performance computing (AI/HPC), and other advanced technologies to energy systems challenges
Experience directing a research center, institute, or large‑scale research program
Demonstrated record of industry, government, and community engagement
Involvement and leadership in state and national technical organizations; service on proposal review panels for governmental agencies
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