Assistant Professor - Environmental Engineering, Fall 2024
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 2, 2024
Description
The Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) and Nuclear Engineering (NE) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) are seeking applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in the areas of radioactive pollutants and nuclear decommissioning. We welcome applications from highly qualified and motivated individuals with a passion for teaching and research. The successful candidate is expected to build an exceptional record of accomplishments including an externally-funded research program, impactful scholarship, effective mentorship of students from diverse backgrounds, and effective and inclusive teaching.
The new position will be a joint hire between CEE and NE. We are seeking a scholar with interests and expertise in topics such as environmental impacts of radioactive materials including fate and transport, risk assessment, waste treatment and stabilization technologies, contaminated site remediation, decommissioning of nuclear facilities, and waste management. The faculty member will contribute to a new BS degree in Environmental Engineering and the Nuclear Decommissioning and Environmental Management (NDEM) minor. In the latter capacity, the faculty member will teach courses related to environmental radiation protection and environmental engineering.
The Tickle College of Engineering is undergoing an unprecedented period of growth and success and anticipates adding over 30 new faculty over the next three years as part of ambitious cluster hiring campaigns lead by Chancellor Donde Plowman and Dean Matthew Mench. The college has set records in research expenditures, enrollment, incoming student GPA, diversity, and intellectual property development for two years running. New facilities include the state-of-the art Zeanah Engineering Complex, the University of Tennessee Manufacturing and Design Enterprise (TN-MADE) facility, and the Innovation South building now under construction that will house UTK's Fibers and Composites Manufacturing Facility (FCMF). TCE currently has 185 Tenure/Tenure Track and 67 Non-Tenure Track faculty in its seven academic departments and offers 12 undergraduate, 16 MS, and 15 PhD degree programs. Affiliated with TCE and located in Tullahoma, Tennessee, the UT Space Institute is a hub of aerospace and defense research. The college is also home to eight research centers and three interdisciplinary institutes. With approximately 3,800 undergraduate and 1,150 graduate students, the college sits 31st among public universities in the most recent U.S. News and World Report graduate rankings. Faculty in the college have won 21 early career awards (NSF, DoE, DARPA, AFOSR, and ARO) since 2016. In FY22, the college had NSF HERD research expenditures of $109 million.
CEE has 23 tenure-line faculty members and three non-tenured full-time teaching faculty and offers baccalaureate, masters, and PhD degrees in all areas of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The department ranks in the top 30 US institutions in scholarly publications and citations per faculty member according to Academic Analytics. NE has 19 tenure-line faculty members and eight non-tenured full-time research faculty. It hosts the largest graduate program in the country and ranks among the top-ten NE graduate programs in the US.
We are especially interested in applicants who can collaborate with researchers at nearby Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) through the newly-formed University of Tennessee Oak Ridge Innovation Institute, as well as the flourishing NDEM industry in the Oak Ridge area. Additional collaboration opportunities exist through a number of multidisciplinary centers including the Institute for a Secure and Sustainable Environment, the Tennessee Water Resources Research Center, and the Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs. As the leading university partner in UT-Battelle, the management company for ORNL, UTK offers extraordinary opportunities for cutting-edge research in science and engineering.
We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and particularly invite candidates who will strengthen our diversity and educational mission of teaching excellence. The department, college, and university strive to be a welcoming community where students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds are able to belong, thrive, and contribute. The university has established a number of policies to promote work-life balance and support the professional development, success, and overall well-being of faculty. 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 various outdoor activities. Knoxville is within easy driving distance of four major metropolitan areas that regularly host larger cultural and entertainment events.
The Knoxville campus of 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.
Qualifications
· Earned doctorate in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a closely related field at the time the position is filled
· Research and teaching interests in environmental impacts of radiological pollutants
· Demonstrated record of publishing in high quality academic journals
· Strong communication skills and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment
· Eligibility to work in the US
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit a single PDF file including 1) an application letter addressing qualifications and motivation, 2) statements of research and teaching interests, 3) a complete curriculum vitae, and 4) the names and contact information for five references. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Qiang He, Chair of the Search Committee (voice: 865-974-6067; email qianghe@utk.edu). Applications will be reviewed beginning November 30th, 2023 and will continue until the position is 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. Requests for accommodations of a disability should be directed to the Office of Equity & Diversity, 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3560 or oed@utk.edu or (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 & Resolution 216 Business Incubator Building 2450 E.J. Chapman Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 or (865)974-0717 or investigations@utk.edu.
The Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) and Nuclear Engineering (NE) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) are seeking applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in the areas of radioactive pollutants and nuclear decommissioning. We welcome applications from highly qualified and motivated individuals with a passion for teaching and research. The successful candidate is expected to build an exceptional record of accomplishments including an externally-funded research program, impactful scholarship, effective mentorship of students from diverse backgrounds, and effective and inclusive teaching.
The new position will be a joint hire between CEE and NE. We are seeking a scholar with interests and expertise in topics such as environmental impacts of radioactive materials including fate and transport, risk assessment, waste treatment and stabilization technologies, contaminated site remediation, decommissioning of nuclear facilities, and waste management. The faculty member will contribute to a new BS degree in Environmental Engineering and the Nuclear Decommissioning and Environmental Management (NDEM) minor. In the latter capacity, the faculty member will teach courses related to environmental radiation protection and environmental engineering.
The Tickle College of Engineering is undergoing an unprecedented period of growth and success and anticipates adding over 30 new faculty over the next three years as part of ambitious cluster hiring campaigns lead by Chancellor Donde Plowman and Dean Matthew Mench. The college has set records in research expenditures, enrollment, incoming student GPA, diversity, and intellectual property development for two years running. New facilities include the state-of-the art Zeanah Engineering Complex, the University of Tennessee Manufacturing and Design Enterprise (TN-MADE) facility, and the Innovation South building now under construction that will house UTK's Fibers and Composites Manufacturing Facility (FCMF). TCE currently has 185 Tenure/Tenure Track and 67 Non-Tenure Track faculty in its seven academic departments and offers 12 undergraduate, 16 MS, and 15 PhD degree programs. Affiliated with TCE and located in Tullahoma, Tennessee, the UT Space Institute is a hub of aerospace and defense research. The college is also home to eight research centers and three interdisciplinary institutes. With approximately 3,800 undergraduate and 1,150 graduate students, the college sits 31st among public universities in the most recent U.S. News and World Report graduate rankings. Faculty in the college have won 21 early career awards (NSF, DoE, DARPA, AFOSR, and ARO) since 2016. In FY22, the college had NSF HERD research expenditures of $109 million.
CEE has 23 tenure-line faculty members and three non-tenured full-time teaching faculty and offers baccalaureate, masters, and PhD degrees in all areas of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The department ranks in the top 30 US institutions in scholarly publications and citations per faculty member according to Academic Analytics. NE has 19 tenure-line faculty members and eight non-tenured full-time research faculty. It hosts the largest graduate program in the country and ranks among the top-ten NE graduate programs in the US.
We are especially interested in applicants who can collaborate with researchers at nearby Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) through the newly-formed University of Tennessee Oak Ridge Innovation Institute, as well as the flourishing NDEM industry in the Oak Ridge area. Additional collaboration opportunities exist through a number of multidisciplinary centers including the Institute for a Secure and Sustainable Environment, the Tennessee Water Resources Research Center, and the Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs. As the leading university partner in UT-Battelle, the management company for ORNL, UTK offers extraordinary opportunities for cutting-edge research in science and engineering.
We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and particularly invite candidates who will strengthen our diversity and educational mission of teaching excellence. The department, college, and university strive to be a welcoming community where students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds are able to belong, thrive, and contribute. The university has established a number of policies to promote work-life balance and support the professional development, success, and overall well-being of faculty. 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 various outdoor activities. Knoxville is within easy driving distance of four major metropolitan areas that regularly host larger cultural and entertainment events.
The Knoxville campus of 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.
Qualifications
· Earned doctorate in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a closely related field at the time the position is filled
· Research and teaching interests in environmental impacts of radiological pollutants
· Demonstrated record of publishing in high quality academic journals
· Strong communication skills and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment
· Eligibility to work in the US
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit a single PDF file including 1) an application letter addressing qualifications and motivation, 2) statements of research and teaching interests, 3) a complete curriculum vitae, and 4) the names and contact information for five references. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Qiang He, Chair of the Search Committee (voice: 865-974-6067; email qianghe@utk.edu). Applications will be reviewed beginning November 30th, 2023 and will continue until the position is 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. Requests for accommodations of a disability should be directed to the Office of Equity & Diversity, 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3560 or oed@utk.edu or (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 & Resolution 216 Business Incubator Building 2450 E.J. Chapman Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 or (865)974-0717 or investigations@utk.edu.
