Assistant Professor
The Department of Counseling, Human Development, and Family Science (CHDFS) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applicants for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Human Development and Family Science (HDFS). The position has a start date of August 1, 2025.
The CHDFS mission is to promote optimal development and holistic well-being across the lifespan through research and practice that honors the complexities of individuals, families, and communities. We strive to achieve our mission by (a) conducting high-quality scientific research to advance our disciplines and inform practice and policy; (b) developing professionals who possess knowledge and skills to work alongside individuals, families, and communities; and (c) engaging with campus and community partners to design and deliver culturally responsive services grounded in research and theory. We value systemic and equity-oriented approaches that embrace the richness of human experiences.
CHDFS currently has 20 full-time faculty members, including tenure-line and non-tenure-track faculty. CHDFS is home to undergraduate and graduate programs in HDFS (BS, MS, PhD) and Counselor Education (MS, PhD). To learn more about CHDFS, please visit https://cehhs.utk.edu/chdfs/. We are housed in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (CEHHS) – a dynamic college with exceptional investments in basic, translational, health-oriented, and community-engaged research and extramural funding support.
Responsibilities
• Pursue and maintain an active program of research, including seeking funding from competitive federal and private agencies
• Teach two courses each fall and spring semester
• Mentor graduate students
• Engage in professional and institutional service
We seek candidates whose scholarship will meaningfully contribute to the CHDFS mission and values and to the university's diversity and intercultural goals.
Required Qualifications
• Earned doctoral degree in Human Development and Family Science (HDFS), Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work, Family Demography, or a closely related social science field by the time of appointment
• Evidence of a developing program of research relevant to HDFS
Desired Qualifications
• Evidence of submitting research to high-impact outlets and seeking internal and external funding to support research
• Demonstrated research expertise that complements or expands our departmental focus on: (1) development across the lifespan, (2) interpersonal relationships, and (3) health and well-being
• Program of research that centers on historically and contemporarily minoritized communities (e.g., Black, LGBTQIA, immigrant)
• Advanced research methodological expertise (e.g., quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods)
• Demonstrated effective university-level teaching and mentoring of students
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Region
UT is Tennessee's flagship land grant university and is currently in the midst of unprecedented growth in enrollment, with approximately 36,000 enrolled students. The University is also a Carnegie Foundation Research (R1) University with the highest research activity and has achieved a Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. Forbes Magazine recently ranked UT as one of the best places to work in the US, ranking ninth among public higher education institutions in the United States.
The city of Knoxville is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The modern, thriving community is surrounded by gorgeous lakes and hundreds of miles of walking, hiking, and biking trails. Situated along the banks of the Tennessee River, Knoxville has a rich history of civil rights activists and collectives, an eclectic music scene, internationally recognized festivals, unique restaurants, and a thriving refugee population. Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people. The region houses many leading corporations and organizations, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pilot/Flying J, the Tennessee Valley Authority, Regal Cinemas, along with HGTV, Food Network, and other networks owned by Discovery Inc. Knoxville is only a short drive to Atlanta, Nashville, and Charlotte.
Job Overview
1122 Volunteer Blvd
420 Claxton Education Building
Knoxville, TN 37996
United States
Review of applications will begin September 15, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. To apply, submit a cover letter that emphasizes your program of research (not to exceed three single-spaced pages), a detailed curriculum vitae, and a 1-page document listing the names and contact information for three references to http://apply.interfolio.com/151875 . Questions can be addressed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, via email at [email protected].
