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Director - Center For Health Education & Wellness - 190000023K  Regular Full-time, Pay Grade 45   Description The Division of Student Life at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications for the Director position for the Center for Health Education & Wellness (CHEW). This is an exempt, 12-month, full-time, non-tenure track staff position.   The University: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is the state’s flagship research institution, a campus of choice for outstanding undergraduates, and a premier graduate institution. Enrolling 29,000 students, the campus is located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and beautiful East Tennessee. As a land-grant university, it is committed to excellence in learning, scholarship, and engagement. In all its activities, the university aims to advance the frontiers of human knowledge and enrich and elevate society. The university values intellectual curiosity, pursuit of knowledge, and academic freedom and integrity.   The Division of Student Life: The Division of Student Life is comprised of nearly 500 staff members that serve our students through 22 departments and functions. Staff are actively engaged in the lives of our students, living and learning with them in our residence halls, student union, and other campus environments. The Division seeks candidates willing to engage, challenge, and support our students through intentional programs and services. In addition, we seek colleagues that are committed to teamwork and have a palpable passion for working with and serving all students.   The Department: CHEW empowers all Volunteers to thrive by cultivating personal and community wellbeing. The mission is fulfilled through the hosting of large-scale events, small group programs, outreach, and individual sessions aimed to promote well-being across eight dimensions of wellness: emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical, environmental, financial, occupational, and social.   CHEW’s key initiatives strive to support the divisional value of success and well-being through evidence-based and theory-driven health promotion and prevention services.   The Position: Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Life, the primary duties of the Director of the Center for Health Education & Wellness are as follows: Provide executive direction for CHEW Provide oversight for the following areas: Interpersonal Wellness Comprehensive Sexual Health Education: consent, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking prevention Alcohol & Other Drug Prevention and Intervention Tobacco Cessation General Health & Wellness Areas including cold and flu prevention, nutrition, sleep promotion, and stress reduction Be Well Employee Wellness Ensure all initiatives support the related federal guidance, law and state law Supervise and evaluate staff members Develop, manage, and monitor all budgets and accounts pertaining to these areas including federal and state grants Evaluate departmental effectiveness and efficiency through assessment efforts Collaborate with relevant university coalitions and committees, and serve as a liaison with campus and/or community resources at local, state, and national levels Establish and maintain a coordinated, strategic partnership with key campus and community stakeholders Disseminate information on the work and progress of the program at local, regional, and national meetings and conferences Participate as an active staff member of the Division of Student Life and perform other duties as assigned   Salary: Commensurate with experience and other qualifications    

Assistant Professor of Music – Voice (Soprano/Mezzo-Soprano)                                                                     Duties will include teaching voice students at the undergraduate and graduate levels and related courses that could include vocal pedagogy, diction for singers or Song Repertoire, as well as serving as a mentor for voice students. While serving as an active and collaborative member of the Vocal Arts Division the successful candidate would maintain a profile as a performing artist. The accomplishments of candidates for this position must reflect their commitment to working with an inclusive student population, and their ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the university.

Assistant Professor of Music – Composition and Music Theory Nine-month tenure-track position in the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music beginning August 2020. Teaching duties may include undergraduate and graduate composition lessons, Music Theory classes, and other classes as determined by the School of Music. Composers with demonstrated success in the number of performances and awards are especially encouraged to apply. The accomplishments of candidates for this position must reflect their commitment to working with an inclusive student population, and their ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.

The Assistant/Associate/Professor of Family Medicine will be directly responsible for teaching, clinical duties, and scientific scholarship.

The Assistant/Associate/Professor of Internal Medicine will be directly responsible for teaching LMU-DCOM approved curriculum, clinical duties, and scholarly activity. They shall be held accountable for these obligations as they contribute to the attainment of the mission of the University, the School, and the Department.

The Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine will be directly responsible for teaching, clinical duties, and scientific scholarship.

School of Design College of Architecture + Design University of Tennessee Knoxville   Assistant / Associate Professor of Graphic Design full-time tenure track position; salary commensurate with experience; excellent benefits. The School of Design in the College of Architecture and Design at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor to teach in the Graphic Design program beginning August 1, 2020. The School of Design sits within the College of Architecture and Design alongside Schools of Architecture, Interior Architecture, and Landscape Architecture. The Graphic Design program is rigorous and highly respected, with students entering a myriad of design fields upon graduation and beyond.   Assistant / Associate Professor of Graphic Design, Job duties + Responsibilities The successful candidate will join Graphic Design colleagues as part of a progressive design education environment. With a teaching load of two courses per semester, this individual will contribute to the development of undergraduate minors and a future graduate curriculum in our growing School of Design. The candidate must be capable of teaching in our undergraduate BFA and bring an interest in curriculum development. The current curriculum emphasizes experimentation, problem-solving and cultural engagement. It is uniquely designed to encourage cross-disciplinary studies and collaborations, within a Research-1 university and to prepare students for professional practice. Candidates should have an MFA with a design emphasis, MGD or MDes. In addition, the faculty member is expected to pursue an active research agenda with a strong vision of how that contributes to the future of the Design field. We offer a supportive and collegial atmosphere—one in which designers make valuable contributions to research, teaching, and public engagement both internationally, nationally, and within the University at large. The faculty member will also be responsible for service activities on both the School and College level. The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity, inclusiveness and intercultural goals of the University. The City of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, active outdoor scene, inviting neighborhoods, and eclectic cultural activities, restaurants and shopping. Trip Advisor recently named it a Top Ten Destination on the Rise. The Knoxville metropolitan area has a population of more than 857,000 and is located within easy driving distance to Asheville, Atlanta, Nashville, and the Great Smoky Mountains.

The Engineering Technology department at Middle Tennessee State University invites applications for an innovative leader to chair the department. It currently has 17 faculty members and approximately 650 students. The department offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology with three ETAC/ABET accredited concentrations: Computer, Electro-Mechanical, and Mechanical Engineering Technology. The newly established Bachelor of Science degree in Mechatronics Engineering currently has over 350 students and is accredited by EAC/ABET. The department also offers a Master of Science degree in the following concentrations: Engineering Technology, Engineering Management, as well as Occupational Health and Safety. The ET department has very strong ties with the fast growing and innovative industry in Middle Tennessee, which is represented by an active Industrial Advisory Board that consists of various globally recognized companies. Start date for the position is August 1, 2020, and expedited tenure upon appointment is possible. Applicants must have an established record of publication and external funding and be eligible to meet the criteria for the rank of either Associate Professor or Professor. Primary responsibilities include strong departmental leadership, seeking and maintaining appropriate accreditation of the existing programs, establishing relationships with local/regional industries, seeking internal and external funding resources, improving the current graduate program, articulation with regional colleges and universities, establishing and improving labs, recruiting quality students and faculty, mentoring junior faculty members, providing leadership in curriculum development, managing departmental course offerings and staffing, preparing and administering departmental budgets, a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and research, student advising, development of sponsored research, peer-reviewed publications, and public service.

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Memphis is seeking candidates for Assistant Professor position(s) beginning Fall 2020. Exceptionally qualified candidates in all areas of computer science are invited, while candidates with core expertise in emerging areas of edge computing, machine learning, and software engineering are particularly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates are expected to develop externally sponsored research programs, lead or  participate in collaborative research projects within Computer Science and beyond, teach both undergraduate and graduate courses and provide academic advising to students at all levels. Candidates from minority and underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Applicants should hold a PhD in Computer Science, or related discipline, and be committed to excellence in both research and teaching. Salary is highly competitive and dependent upon qualifications. The Department of Computer Science ( www.memphis.edu/cs ) offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs as well as graduate certificates in Data Science and Information Assurance. The Department has been ranked 55th among CS departments with federally funded research. The Department regularly engages in large-scale multi-university collaborations across the nation. For example, CS faculty lead the NIH-funded Big Data "Center of Excellence for Mobile Sensor Data-to-Knowledge (MD2K)" and the "Center for Information Assurance” (CfIA). In addition, CS faculty work closely with multidisciplinary centers at the university such as the "Institute for Intelligent Systems” (IIS). Well known as America’s distribution hub, Memphis was ranked as America’s 6th best city for jobs by Glassdoor in 2017. Memphis metropolitan area has a population of 1.3 million. It boasts a vibrant culture and has a pleasant climate with an average temperature of 63 degrees.

The Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering (MABE) at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applicants for a tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor in mechanical engineering. Responsibilities include teaching engineering courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, conducting research in engineering, developing externally funded research programs, and producing archival publications in leading scholarly journals. A PhD in mechanical engineering or a related field is required at the time of appointment.   The Tickle College of Engineering ( tickle.utk.edu ) is undergoing a period of substantial growth in both physical infrastructure and research expenditures as it seeks to become a Top 25 ranked public institution. The college presently has seven departments with 186 faculty members, 3,393 undergraduates and 1,155 graduate students. The department ( mabe.utk.edu ) currently has 40 tenured/tenure track faculty members and enrolls some 1,331 undergraduate and 182 graduate students. Research expenditures in the department exceed $15M per year.   Primary consideration will be given to those with capabilities and interests in robotics, particularly at the intersection between robotics/automation and advanced/additive manufacturing. Research experience with industrial scale systems and equipment is desirable. The department has established strong cores in robotics, advanced, and additive manufacturing, including a close working relationship with the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF) at the nearby Oak Ridge National Laboratory ( ornl.gov/facility/mdf ). The MDF carries out research in emerging subtractive, additive, and hybrid manufacturing technologies; it provides physical and virtual tools from design to evaluation for implementing new technologies and optimizing essential manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will have extensive opportunities to collaborate with MDF researchers.    

Assistant/Associate Professor with expertise in Health Policy and Management (nine-month, tenure-track position) within the Department of Public Health, which offers both MPH and doctoral degrees.  This appointment begins no sooner than August 1, 2020. Minority and historically under-represented applicants are encouraged to apply.   Responsibilities: Establish and maintain an independent, extramurally-funded research program that results in refereed journal publications. Teach primarily graduate courses in health policy and management and other public health courses, as appropriate.  Serve on departmental, college, and university committees to advance the Department of Public Health. Advise primarily graduate students (i.e., MPH students) and direct doctoral dissertations. Provide professional services for the department, college, university and discipline, as appropriate. Salary:  Competitive and commensurate with experience. University: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville [UTK] is the state’s flagship research institution, a campus of choice for outstanding undergraduates, and a premier graduate institution.  As a land-grant university, UTK is committed to excellence in learning, scholarship, and engagement with society.  In all its activities, the university aims to advance the frontiers of human knowledge and enrich and elevate society.  The university welcomes and honors people of all races, genders, creeds, cultures, and sexual orientations, and values intellectual curiosity, pursuit of knowledge, and academic freedom and integrity. The university intends that its graduates will promote the values and institutions of representative democracy, and be prepared to lead lives of personal integrity and civic responsibility. Visit http://www.utk.edu for detailed information. Knoxville is situated in a valley between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Cumberland Plateau, areas of great beauty and among the most bio-diverse in the U.S. Knoxville is a city of 200,000 offering many amenities of urban life. Knoxville has a beautiful and walkable downtown, active neighborhoods, and eclectic cultural activities, restaurants and shopping. Trip Advisor recently named Knoxville a Top Ten Destination on the Rise. Knoxville is located within easy driving distance to Asheville, Atlanta, and Nashville.

Position: The Department of Child and Family Studies (CFS) at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-track assistant professor position to begin in August, 2020. The department supports an ecological and interdisciplinary perspective on children and families. We are seeking a candidate whose ongoing research and teaching will strengthen the CFS department’s mission of development in context and children and families at risk. Preference will be given to candidates with a range of experiences in quantitative research methods and statistical analysis. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to pursue an active research agenda, including a strong commitment to seeking external funding from competitive federal and private agencies. The successful candidate will also participate in the department's undergraduate and graduate teaching programs. Evidence of effective university-level teaching, the ability to teach courses on quantitative research methods and statistics, and experience working in an interdisciplinary environment are desirable. The candidate will also be expected to collegially engage in service activities in support of the department, college, university, and/or local/global communities

The University of Tennessee Department of Theatre seeks a dynamic teacher of acting with experience in graduate and undergraduate instruction, and a record of professional accomplishment.  This position’s duties include teaching, mentoring and advising students in the acting concentrations of the BA and MFA programs. Additional expertise in teaching voice and speech for the actor is desirable. As a member of the Clarence Brown Theatre Company, this colleague will act or direct in one to two productions a year for the theatre. Other expectations include a continuing record of scholarly research and/or external creative activity and service to the university.    The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. 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.

The University of Tennessee Department of Theatre seeks a dynamic Voice Specialist for the actor, with expertise in graduate and undergraduate instruction and professional coaching.  This colleague would focus on the fundamentals of vocal production, text, speech and dialect for graduate (MFA) and undergraduate (BA) students; coach voice/text/speech in annual production assignments with the Clarence Brown Theatre (LORT and University productions); and possibly perform or direct.  Other expectations include a continuing record of scholarly research and/or external creative activity and service to the university.   The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. 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.