Teaching Faculty in Emerging Technologies (Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science,

Job Details

The College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies (CECS) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's (UTK) seeks dynamic, collaborative, and innovative faculty members to contribute to its existing and future programs in Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Applied Computing. CECS has multiple positions across these disciplines open for non-tenure track, nine-month, full-time appointments beginning August 1, 2026. This is an open-rank search; appointment at the Teaching Assistant Professor, Teaching Associate Professor, Teaching Professor, or Professor of Practice level will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The selected candidates will be responsible for teaching and service, with assignments made by the dean according to enrollment demands and scheduling. Primary teaching responsibilities will include courses in emerging technologies such as Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Applied Computing, as well as other new courses launched by the College.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses aligned with your area of specialization, including lab-intensive and applied learning components
• Develop and regularly update course materials to reflect current tools, frameworks, and industry practice
• Collaborate with intercollegiate program faculty to design integrative learning experiences that connect technical skills with ethical, policy, and real-world application contexts
• Advise and mentor students, including supervision of capstone projects and applied research
• Maintain an active applied scholarly or professional practice profile relevant to your specialization; traditional academic research is welcome but not required
• Contribute to program assessment, continuous improvement, and accreditation processes
• Participate in college governance, committees, and professional community engagement

Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant Professor – Holds a Ph.D. or terminal degree in a related field and must demonstrate clear potential for excellence in teaching core subjects and evaluation.
• Teaching Associate Professor – Ph.D or terminal degree with a proven record of effective college- or university-level teaching and evaluation.
• Teaching Professor (Full) – Ph.D or terminal degree with a sustained, consistent record of excellence and evidence of instructional leadership (e.g., curriculum development, mentoring, pedagogical innovation) commensurate with senior rank.