The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is seeking applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in the areas of Environment Health Engineering as part of the university-level Precision Health and Environment (PHE) cluster hiring initiative. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in measuring, assessing the fate and transport, and evaluating the risk of pollutants across various environmental media. Additionally, they should have a strong interest in multidisciplinary research to enhance the understanding of the human health impacts of pollutant exposure.

The University of Tennessee Knoxville is searching for additional faculty to strengthen the university?s position as a global leader in Precision Health and Environment research; this position is among them and will begin August 1, 2025. Recruitment into Precision Health & Environment creates opportunities to build bold agendas that advance big ideas. The successful candidate will join a team of approximately 35 established and successful faculty with shared and complementary research interests in artificial intelligence (AI), health informatics, health information and communication, epidemiology, environmental engineering, systems modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning and a strong desire to grow the scholarly and educational impact of their work. For early career faculty, the cluster also offers a unique framework for professional development and mentorship within a rich transdisciplinary environment.

The ideal candidate for this position has a collaborative mindset and prioritizes working with colleagues to realize shared research and educational achievements, including large-scale proposals, joint publications, and new transdisciplinary curricular programming. This unique opportunity may include joint appointments in other participating departments. As Tennessee?s flagship land-grant institution, UT is particularly interested in recruiting candidates who are deeply connected to the organizations and communities in which their work will have translational impact, as well as those who will contribute to a climate that values diversity and inclusion.

Additional collaboration opportunities exist through a number of multidisciplinary centers including the Institute for a Secure and Sustainable Environment, the Tennessee Water Resources Research Center, and the Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs. As the leading university partner in UT-Battelle, the management company for Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), UTK offers extraordinary opportunities for cutting-edge research in science and engineering with the UT-Oak Ridge Innovation Institute (UT-ORII).

·         Earned doctorate in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field at the time the position is filled

·         Research and teaching interests in quantifying human exposure and health risks associated with environmental pollutants

·         Demonstrated record of publishing in quality academic journals

·         Strong communication skills and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment

·         Eligibility to work in the US

Applicants should submit a single PDF file including 1) an application letter addressing qualifications and motivation, 2) statements of research and teaching interests, 3) a complete curriculum vitae, and 4) the names and contact information for five references. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Joshua Fu, Chair of the Search Committee (voice: 865-974-2629; jsfu@utk.edu). Applications will be reviewed beginning November 15^th, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

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. Requests for accommodations of a disability should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3560 or eoa@utk.edu or (865)974-2498. 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 Investigation & Resolution 216 Business Incubator Building 2450 EJ. Chapman Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 or (865)974-0717 or investigations@utk.edu.

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