THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, KNOXVILLE
HEAD, DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Applications and nominations are invited for the position of Professor and Head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK). The department has a current enrollment of over 260 undergraduate and 90 graduate students, with 20 tenured/tenure-track and 4 research faculty, a support staff of 9, and research expenditures exceeding $5 million per year. The department will soon be housed in a new $25 million teaching and research facility, with groundbreaking scheduled in 2009. The department is entering a significant new era and is expected to play an important role in the College of Engineering's vision to become a leading research institution and to take advantage of unique opportunities for research partnerships with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL); UT-ORNL Joint Institutes for Advanced Materials Sciences (JIAMS), Biological Sciences (JIBS), and Computational Sciences (JICS); the National Transportation Research Center (NTRC); as well as on-campus research centers such as the Institute for a Secure and Sustainable Environment (ISSE), the Center for Environmental Biotechnology (CEB), and the Center for Transportation Research (CTR).
Primary responsibilities of the department head are to provide visionary leadership; to encourage excellence and innovation in research, teaching, and service; to advance professional development of faculty, staff and students; to promote productive relationships with all constituents including students, parents, alumni, industry and government agencies; and to foster productive interdisciplinary relationships with a variety of entities across the University community. The next department head will have the opportunity to critically shape the future of the department through strategic hires and Governor's Chairs http://www.tennessee.edu/governorschairs/ in key areas.
Applicants must hold a doctorate degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or other closely related field and be eligible for appointment at the rank of full Professor. Commitment to, and knowledge of, affirmative action, equal employment opportunity and diversity are required. The successful candidate must also have a balanced perspective on research and teaching, as well as the vision and ability to lead a faculty representing a diversified range of interests. Demonstrated excellence in research, professional practice, technical leadership, management, and graduate and undergraduate teaching is preferred.
Applications should be submitted both as a hard copy and as a single (preferably pdf) electronic file sent via email attachment including: (1) a letter of interest addressing qualifications and experience related to the position (2) a comprehensive curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and contact information (address, phone number and email address) of five references to the search committee chair: Dr. William R. Hamel, Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering, 414 Dougherty Building, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-2210. Email: whamel@utk.edu. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2009, and continue until the position is filled.
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations.
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.
Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.
Research Links
The following is a collection of web pages of research opportunities.
 | Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) |
| UT-Battelle |
Relocation Information
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