Teaching Associate/Full Professor and Director of Jerry E. Stoneking engage Engi

Location

Knoxville

Open Date

Apr 16, 2026

Description

The Tickle College of Engineering (TCE) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville seeks an innovative and visionary leader to serve as the Director of its Jerry E. Stoneking engage™ Engineering Fundamentals (EF) Program. This non‑tenure‑track Teaching Associate/Full Professor position focuses on shaping the earliest academic experiences of engineering students, ensuring that freshmen develop the confidence, skills, and sense of belonging needed to thrive in their disciplines.

The Director will provide strategic and operational leadership for all aspects of the EF program, including daily operations, faculty supervision, instructional coordination, and the enhancement of pedagogical initiatives. Responsibilities include cultivating a collaborative culture, supporting faculty development, championing continuous improvement grounded in assessment, accreditation standards, and evidence‑based teaching practices, and representing the program across the college and university.

Key responsibilities also involve modernizing the EF curriculum by embedding emerging technologies such as AI, computational thinking, data analytics, and interdisciplinary problem‑solving. The Director will promote active learning, project‑based learning, and experiential approaches that deepen conceptual understanding and foster student engagement. Additionally, the role will guide the transformation of EF courses, support the development of diverse high‑quality engineering educational pathways, collaborate with TCE departments to ensure smooth transitions for EF students entering majors, and lead EF participation in outreach activities to strengthen the engineering pipeline and enhance program visibility.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in engineering, engineering education, or a closely related field
• Minimum of 3 years of undergraduate teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing academic programs
• Dedication to first‑year student success, retention, and belonging
• Ability to inspire faculty and staff through collaborative leadership
• Familiarity with accreditation processes, especially ABET
• Experience supervising or mentoring faculty
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and curriculum development
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
• Evidence of innovation in engineering education and pedagogical transformation

Application Instructions

• Cover Letter
• Vision for the EF program
• Statement of Teaching and Student Success
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three Professional References

Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Kevin Kit, Chair of the Search Committee (email: ). Positions are to be filled for a July 1, 2026 start. Review of applications will begin on April 24, 2026 and continue until all positions are 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.

Accommodation of Disability

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 , 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 , or by phone at 865‑974‑0717.

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