Open Rank – Assistant, Associate, Professor (2 Positions)

Tennessee Tech • Cookeville, TN

17h

About The Position

Description of Job Duty: The newly formed Department of Manufacturing and Industrial Systems Engineering ( MISE ) at Tennessee Technological University seeks to fill two full-time, nine-month, open rank, tenure-track faculty position to begin August 1, 2026. The College of Engineering at Tennessee Tech is undergoing major transformation and substantial growth. Over the past 5 years we have seen an 18% increase in enrollment, with enrollments in the programs of this department growing by 20%, and freshman classes 40% larger than five years ago. College research has increased from $5.7M in awards in 2019 to nearly $40M, and research expenditures increased by nearly 4 times. We have just opened the brand-new 100,000 sqft Ashraf Islam Engineering Building serving all disciplines in the college. The 81,000 sqft Advanced Construction & Manufacturing Engineering (ACME) building (eventually housing MISE) has groundbreaking scheduled for 2026. The ACME building will also house Civil Engineering Facilities and the Center for Manufacturing Research, which is funded at approximately $1.5M per year by the state in addition to externally funded grants and contracts. It will also house a start-of-the art foundry, laser welding, metal additive printers, and numerous other advanced pieces of equipment for use by students and researchers. Other line-item recurring investments in the college or related facilities total approximately $10M, demonstrating the states’ strong support of our mission. Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Requirements

• PhD from an accredited institution in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, or a closely related field.
• Teaching experience, scholarly or career accomplishments, and ability to create and build strong financial partnerships.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with students, colleagues, staff, and other on- and off-campus individuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated good character, professional ethics, maturity of attitude, experience in teamwork and strong familiarity with relevant aspects of an Engineering department.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in the broad area of engineering and engineering technology aligned with the breadth of the department’s emphasis and needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in their area of expertise in the graduate and/or undergraduate area.
• Develop a nationally recognized and externally funded research program and engage in scholarly activities.
• Participate and develop a leadership profile in professional service.

Benefits

• Benefits include the accumulation of one sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays.
• Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.
• Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees