InstitutionUniversity of Tennessee, Knoxville Job Title
Assistant Professor Department/CollegeSchool of Information Studies DatesOpening Date: 08/01/2024 Job DescriptionThe Precision Health & Environment (PHE) cluster at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, seeks exceptional candidates to fill one 9-month tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level, primarily in the School of Information Sciences, College of Communication and Information (CCI), starting August 1, 2025. The PHE cluster, a team of excellence, is part of the “It Takes a Volunteer” cluster hiring initiative at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (https://provost.utk.edu/it-takes-a-volunteer-2023-2025-cluster-hiring-initiative/). The new hires will join a dynamic core group with a shared interest in building a national reputation for excellence and innovation in PHE. They will also support and contribute to the AI TENNessee (Transdisciplinary AI Education and iNNovation) research and education Initiative that will engage with academic, industry, and community partners across Tennessee to improve lives through AI research and education. Members of the cluster are expected to work together to grow the University’s reputation in PHE through shared grant proposals, publications, and innovative new curricular programming. Experience/Qualifications/Knowledge/SkillsRequired Qualifications: Earned doctorate in information sciences, computer science, or related area by the time of appointment. Evidence of ability to develop a record of research productivity and teaching effectiveness (in an institution of higher education in various formats) in health information that aligns with the PHE cluster. Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, And the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and staff from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds. Desired Qualifications: Candidates with a record of published scholarship as lead or sole author; Experience or demonstrated ability in the design and delivery of graduate or undergraduate courses in face-to-face, synchronous online, asynchronous online, and/or hybrid formats; Experience in–or the potential for–building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment in teaching, mentoring, research, life experiences, or service. Supplemental InformationEqual Employment Opportunity Statement 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. 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 Equity and Diversity, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone 865-974-2498. Requests for accommodation for a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity. How to ApplyIndividuals interested in applying for the position should submit, through Interfolio (https://dossier.interfolio.com/apply/127359), the following materials: (1) a cover letter addressing why this position is of interest Contact Suzie Allard at [email protected] (Subject line: Assistant Professor - PHE Cluster) for questions. |