Tenure-Track Nuclear Engineering for Aerospace & Defense

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Nuclear Engineering, based at the UT Space Institute in Tullahoma, TN, starting August 1, 2027.

The successful candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop externally funded research, advise students, publish scholarly articles, and support service to the department and university.

Qualifications

• PhD in Nuclear Engineering or closely related field by the effective date of appointment.
• Expertise in nuclear science and engineering relevant to aerospace and defense applications; potential to contribute to signature capabilities of the department.
• Strong commitment to externally funded research and high-quality teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in nuclear engineering-related subjects.
• Generate externally funded research and publish scholarly articles.
• Advise graduate students and supervise research activities.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and professional community.

Skills

Nuclear engineering

Research funding

Course teaching

Education

Doctorate in Nuclear Engineering

Job description

University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Nuclear Engineering, based at the UT Space Institute in Tullahoma, TN, starting August 1, 2027.

The successful candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop externally funded research, advise students, publish scholarly articles, and support service to the department and university.