Lecturer/Teaching Assistant Professor Engineering Fundamentals Program-Fall 2025

Engineering Fundamentals (EF) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, seeks multiple dynamic and innovative faculty at the rank of Lecturer (non-terminal degree) or Teaching Assistant Professor (terminal degree) to contribute to its first-year engineering program.

EF is the home of the engage Engineering Fundamentals program, an active-learning focused, first-year curriculum that is responsible for teaching 8-12 credit hours of common coursework for Tickle College of Engineering’s first-year students, depending on their major.

EF course content, delivered in a flipped classroom model, primarily focuses on introductory level physics, computing tools (.

Excel and MATLAB), hands-on lab activities, and project design experiences. Additional topics that may be included in the first-year courses are : the design process, technical communication, teaming, perspectives of the engineering profession, and student success-related topics (time management, study skills, .

Engineering Fundamentals is also responsible for teaching an upper-division active-learning introductory programming course utilizing primarily MATLAB for engineering problem solving.

All faculty in EF are expected to contribute 90% of their time to teaching and 10% to the service mission of EF, the college, the university, and / or the field.

The workload for the position includes teaching one to two EF courses each semester (courses may include multiple sections up to 128 students), mentoring both undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants, and facilitating the day-to-day operations of the EF unit.

Details about the engage Engineering Fundamentals program are available at . As a faculty member of the Engineering Fundamentals program, you join the University of Tennessee community.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT), is the state's flagship institution, a campus of choice for outstanding undergraduates, and a premier graduate institution.

As a land-grant university, UT 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 Tickle College of Engineering has experienced rapid growth in its number of faculty and student enrollment. UT is seeking candidates who contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.

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 city of Knoxville is a hidden gem. It is surrounded by eight gorgeous lakes and has a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene including internationally recognized festivals, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural and outdoor activities.

UT is located within easy driving distance to the Great Smoky Mountains, Asheville, Atlanta, and Nashville. Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people.

Each faculty position is a full-time, non-tenure-track, 9-month appointment at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor, based on degree.

Candidates are required to have earned at least a master’s degree in engineering, physics, or computer science that is conferred by the time of appointment.

Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, a solid commitment to innovative teaching methods (both traditional and technology-enabled), and the ability to promote an inclusive learning environment.

Demonstrated interest in first-year engineering and computing education programs is expected. Candidates with experience managing design studios or makerspaces, experience creating or managing student projects, experience teaching in both physics and computing applications, and / or degrees in engineering education will also be given preference.