Non-tenure track Lecturer or Teaching Assistant Professor, Nuclear Engineering, Fall 2027

Description

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, 2027. Exceptionally qualified individuals
with very significant teaching experience may be considered at
higher ranks.

Duties will include teaching undergraduate, and possibly graduate,
courses in nuclear engineering-related subjects, and providing
service to the department, college, university, and
community.

The UT Department of Nuclear Engineering is the largest Nuclear
Engineering PhD program in the United States, with a diverse
research portfolio and close collaborations with Idaho National
Laboratory (INL), Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), the Y-12
National Security Complex, and more than 150 nuclear-related
companies within 50 miles of the campus. The department is housed
in the state-of-the-art Zeanah Engineering Complex, home to more
than 20 nuclear engineering laboratories and computational
resources. The department is committed to cultivating work/life
balance and a family-friendly environment for faculty, staff, and
students.

The Tickle College of Engineering (TCE), comprised of nine
departments that house 213 tenure-track and 80+ non-tenure-track
faculty, is in the midst of unprecedented growth under Chancellor
Donde Plowman and Dean Matthew Mench, having added 30+ new faculty
over the past 4 years and set records in research expenditures
($113.6M in FY24), enrollment (4,800 undergraduate and 1,500
graduate students), and increased ranking (now 28th among public
universities) in the US News and World Report list of top
engineering colleges. Key partnerships with Oak Ridge National
Laboratory and Consolidated Nuclear Security (Y-12) and growth are
supported by new facilities including the Zeanah Engineering
Complex and the Innovation South building.

Knoxville is a vibrant city with a beautiful, walkable downtown,
active neighborhoods, a lively nightlife with numerous theaters and
museums, a rich live music scene, and eclectic dining. Nestled in
the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and surrounded by lakes
and the Tennessee River, Knoxville offers outstanding access to
outdoor recreation and is within 200 miles of four major
metropolitan areas.

Qualifications

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 inclusive to the department’s
curriculum tracks in nuclear fission engineering and radiological
engineering. Relevant teaching focus includes foundational nuclear
engineering and/or the areas of nuclear power in addition to
radiological engineering, including radiation interactions with
matter, radiation detection, health physics, and nuclear chemistry.
Teaching contributions may also include courses that are part of
the Nuclear Power Engineering minor, or other academic minors,
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.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted electronically via Interfolio. A
complete application should include:

1. A curriculum vitae

2. A statement of teaching interests and philosophy

3. A cover letter articulating the applicant's interest in and
qualifications for the position

4. The names and contact information of three to five professional
references

Applications will be reviewed continuously, with priority to those
received by 20 December 2026. Questions may be directed to Dr. Eric
Lukosi (search committee chair) at elukosi@utk.edu.

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.

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.