Job Description

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level. All areas of chemical and biomolecular engineering are of interest. Successful candidates will demonstrate potential to develop an impactful research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and engage in service to the department, university, and professional community. A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral-level degree in chemical engineering or a related field is required. 

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is the state?s flagship research university. The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE) boasts a diverse research portfolio, with focused strengths in the areas of advanced materials, biomolecular engineering, and sustainable energy. We encourage applications from applicants who can either build upon existing strengths or expand the scope of research within the department. There are abundant opportunities for collaboration within the university, with nearby Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and with regional industrial partners including Eastman Chemical Company and Volkswagen. Other interdisciplinary opportunities include the UT-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute (UT-ORII), the Institute for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (IAMM), and the Center for Renewable Carbon (CRC). 

The Tickle College of Engineering is in the midst of an unprecedented period of growth and success including adding over 30 new faculty as part of ambitious cluster-hiring campaigns. The college has set records in research expenditures, enrollment, incoming student GPA, diversity, intellectual property development, and USNWR rank in the past three years. New facilities include the state-of-the art Zeanah Engineering Complex, the University of Tennessee Manufacturing and Design Enterprise facility, and the Innovation South building. 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. With approximately 3,800 undergraduate and 1,150 graduate students, the college sits 29th 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. 

The city of Knoxville features a vibrant downtown, a diverse music scene with internationally recognized festivals, and a wide array of cultural and outdoor activities. UTK is within easy driving distance of the Great Smoky Mountains, as well as cities like Atlanta, Nashville, and Asheville. The population of Knoxville and its surrounding counties exceeds 850,000.

A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral-level degree in chemical engineering or a closely related field is required by the appointment start date.

Candidates should submit the following documents:

? Cover letter

? Curriculum vitae

? Statement of research

? Statement of teaching

? Names and contact information of at least three references 

Review of applications will begin on November 4, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

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 Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3560 or  [email protected] 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 EJ. Chapman Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 or (865)974-0717 or  [email protected] .

About University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Our primary mission is to move forward the frontiers of human knowledge and enrich and elevate the citizens of the state of Tennessee, the nation, and the world. As the preeminent research-based, land-grant university in the state, UT embodies the spirit of excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity, outreach, and engagement attained by the nation’s finest public research institutions.

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