The Department of Applied Engineering (AppE) in the Tickle College of Engineering (TCE) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) invites applications for a non-tenure-track, 9-month, Assistant Professor of Practice position in Manufacturing Engineering with expertise in areas such as advanced and smart manufacturing, manufacturing automation and control, digital twins, robotics, computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM), metrology and GD&T, CNC machining, etc. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2026, or earlier.

UTK is Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, a Carnegie R1 institution, and a leader in engineering education, research, and workforce development. The AppE Department emphasizes practice-based engineering education, strong industry engagement, and experiential learning aligned with ABET-EAC expectations.

Position Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to: