Assistant/Associate 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 or Associate Professor position in Human Development and Family Science (HDFS). Faculty hired for this position will focus on Relational Health. 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: Assistant Professor
Earned doctoral degree in Human Development and Family Science, Psychology, Sociology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counselor Education, Anthropology, Social Work, Family Demography, or a closely related social science field by the time of appointment
Evidence of research agenda focused on relational health and wellbeing. Relational is defined broadly and includes, but is not limited to, parent-child relationships, sibling relationships, couple relationships, or broader family relationships. Health and wellbeing are broadly defined and include, but are not limited to, physical health, emotional health, mental health, and relational health
Desired Qualifications: Assistant Professor
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
Advanced research methodological expertise (e.g., quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods)
Experience or interest in engaged scholarship (e.g., community-based, policy-driven)
Demonstrated effective university-level teaching and mentoring students
Required Qualifications: Associate Professor
Earned doctoral degree in Human Development and Family Science, Psychology, Sociology, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counselor Education, Anthropology, Social Work, Family Demography, or a closely related social science field
Evidence of an established high-quality and impactful program of research published in rigorous outlets and focused on relational health and wellbeing. Relational is defined broadly and includes, but is not limited to, parent-child relationships, sibling relationships, couple relationships, or broader family relationships. Health and wellbeing are broadly defined and include, but are not limited to, physical health, emotional health, mental health, and relational health
Advanced research methodological expertise (e.g., quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods)
Demonstrated effective university-level teaching and mentoring students
Desired Qualifications: Associate Professor
Record of substantial external funding for 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
Experience or interest in engaged scholarship (e.g., community-based, policy-driven)
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected].
Job Overview
1122 Volunteer Blvd
420 Claxton Education Building
Knoxville, TN 37996
United States
Application Instructions
Review of applications will begin October 1, 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/151863. Questions can be addressed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, via email at [email protected].
