Assistant Professor of Practice in Industrial and Systems Engineering, Fall 2026

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Description Position Description: The Department of Industrial and Systems (ISE) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is seeking applications for a full-time assistant or associate professor of practice to begin August 1, 2026. We welcome applications from highly qualified individuals with a passion for engineering education, teaching, and student engagement and mentoring. Salary and benefits are nationally competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position is a non-tenure track, renewable, 9-month appointment, with opportunities to teach additional courses or get involved in other activities in summer. The successful candidate is expected to build an exceptional record of accomplishment in teaching and student engagement, leading to career-track promotions to Associate Professor of Practice and Professor of Practice. The successful candidate will join other members of the faculty in offering and supporting current degree programs, including an MS degree program in Engineering Management. The ISE Department offers baccalaureate (BS), master's (MS), and Doctoral (PhD and DEng) degrees and currently has 275 BS, 146 MS, and 150 Doctoral (63 PhD an...