The College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies (CECS) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's (UTK) seeks dynamic, collaborative, and innovative lecturers to contribute to its existing and future programs on emerging topics and applied computational practices. CECS has multiple positions open.  The positions are for non-tenure track, nine-month, full-time appointments to begin on August 1, 2024. Consistent with the mission of the University, the selected candidates will be responsible for teaching and service. Teaching assignments within the college will be made by the dean according to the demands of enrollment and scheduling. The primary teaching responsibilities will include courses in emerging technologies such as Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity, as well as other new courses launched by the College. Service to the College is expected and will be assigned by the dean. 

Lecturers will be expected to teach courses in the following areas:

·  Artificial Intelligence ? introductory AI courses, natural language processing, human-AI interaction, AI ethics and legal frameworks, conversational AI, AI-based data handling and visualization.

·  Data Science ? data knowledge and discovery, data stewardship and ethics, analytical methods, data management and visualization, advanced data science, data wrangling, visual analytics.

· Cybersecurity ? foundational courses in cybersecurity including hands-on lab work, basics of cryptology, data protection, cybersecurity tools, cyber policy, and law enforcement.

·  Transdisciplinary Studies ? transdisciplinary research methods, design thinking and innovation, team science, emerging technologies, etc. 

About the College:

The College of Emerging and Collaborative Studies (CECS) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is at the forefront of changing the future of higher education. It is a first-of-its-kind college created to meet the needs of students seeking a customizable degree path in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence and data science that leads to rewarding careers upon graduation. CECS offers timely, innovative, student-centric degrees, minors, and stackable certificates at both undergraduate and graduate level that address the future talent gap and exposes students to experts and disciplines from across campus through cross-cutting curriculum. CECS utilizes strong industry partnerships to ensure students gain relevant skills and real-world experience, offering for-credit internships and multi-disciplinary projects. CECS emphasizes the cohort experience where students learn and interact with fellow students from across campus and disciplines, giving them the opportunity to learn from one another and work together to solve real-world problems.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is the state's flaggship institution, a campus of choice for outstanding undergraduates, and a premier graduate institution.  As a land-grant university, UTK is committed to excellence in learning, scholarship, and engagement with society.

The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University. The College is seeking candidates with a passion for teaching and analysis in a way that connects deeply to collaborative studies. Candidates are expected to have earned doctorate degrees in technology or computing-related fields; strongly preferred are candidates with experience in teaching interdisciplinary topics. College-level teaching experience is required. Experience with technology-enhanced teaching and knowledge of team-based practices in teaching is expected. Successful applicants should have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and service. Significant professional experience is highly desirable. Experience or demonstrated ability in the design and delivery of courses in a variety of formats, including face-to-face, synchronous online, asynchronous online, and hybrid is preferred.

Priority will be given to applications received on or before June 1, 2024 via our Interfolio application system. Applications must include: (1) a one-page cover letter addressing qualifications and motivation, (2) a teaching statement, including the candidate's background and experience that make them an ideal candidate, (3) a comprehensive curriculum vitae, and (4) the names and contact information (address, phone number, and e-mail address) for at least four professional references.  Questions about the position should be directed to Program Director, Vandana Singh, email: vandana@utk.edu.  Positions to be filled August 1, 2024.   To apply go to http://apply.interfolio.com/144155

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 eoa@utk.edu 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 investigations@utk.edu.

About University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Our primary mission is to move forward the frontiers of human knowledge and enrich and elevate the citizens of the state of Tennessee, the nation, and the world. As the preeminent research-based, land-grant university in the state, UT embodies the spirit of excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity, outreach, and engagement attained by the nation’s finest public research institutions.

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