Assistant Professor

Tennessee Tech University Cookeville, TN Full-time Education

Posted on April 1, 2024

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Assistant Professor

Position Number: 134080
Department: Dept Manuf & EngineeringTechnology

Job Purpose
Teach undergraduate courses in manufacturing & engineering technology.

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Essential Functions
Teach undergraduate courses in manufacturing & engineering technology. Develop a nationally-recognized and externally-funded research program and engage in scholarly activities. Participate and develop a leadership profile in professional service.

Minimum Qualifications
Earned PhD in Manufacturing Engineering or Technology or closely related engineering field from an accredited institution by start date of employment. The potential in teaching and scholarly activities as demonstrated through peer-reviewed publication and teaching (or similar experience) or evidence of potential excellence in teaching and scholarship required. Applicants should be qualified to teach undergraduate courses in Manufacturing & Engineering Technology, develop a nationally recognized research program within one of our graduate degree granting departments, engage in scholarly activities and participate in college, university, professional society and community service. Each should have the desire and commitment to live at the forefront of scholarship in education and research and be a supporter of both active techniques in the classroom (collaborative learning, etc.) and externally-funded research from federal and non-federal sources.

Preferred Qualifications
An earned bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology or related area from an ABET accredited university. Expertise in the broad area of engineering technology aligned with the department’s emphasis in mechatronics, foundry technology, smart manufacturing and technology management with teaching interests in metallurgy, robotics, automation, loT and/or process design are especially encouraged to apply as are those with research interests in smart foundry and manufacturing area related processes, etc.).

Work Hours:

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position to begin August 2024.

Benefits Information
Benefits include the accumulation of one 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.

To apply, visit https://jobs.tntech.edu/postings/16986

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