First-Year Engineering Educator — Lecturer/TA Professor

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Tennessee, Knoxville seeks two dynamic faculty at the rank of Lecturer (non-terminal degree) or Teaching Assistant Professor (terminal degree) to contribute to its first-year engineering program. EF offers an engage Engineering Fundamentals course sequence with hands-on labs and introductory MATLAB/Excel work.

The position emphasizes 90% teaching and 10% service, teaching one to two EF courses per semester, mentoring teaching assistants, and helping run day-to-day operations of EF,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, engineering physics, or computer science required.
• Excellent communication skills and commitment to innovative teaching.
• Ability to promote inclusive learning environment.
• Interest in first-year engineering and computing education expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach one to two EF courses per semester, with sections up to 128 students.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants.
• Facilitate the day-to-day operations of the EF unit.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Innovative teaching methods

Inclusive learning environment

Education

Master’s degree in engineering, engineering physics, or computer science

Tools

MATLAB

Excel

Job description

University of Tennessee, Knoxville seeks two dynamic faculty at the rank of Lecturer (non-terminal degree) or Teaching Assistant Professor (terminal degree) to contribute to its first-year engineering program. EF offers an engage Engineering Fundamentals course sequence with hands-on labs and introductory MATLAB/Excel work.

The position emphasizes 90% teaching and 10% service, teaching one to two EF courses per semester, mentoring teaching assistants, and helping run day-to-day operations of EF,