Teaching Assistant Professor in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (FT/NTT) - Fall 2026

Description

The Min H. Kao Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) is seeking applications for one full-time, non-tenure-track, 9-month Teaching Assistant Professor position in computer science or computer engineering. EECS, housed in the state-of-the art Min H. Kao building, is one of  the largest departments on campus with more than 900 undergraduate and 400 graduate students. The department also runs a successful online master’s in computer science degree program and is seeking well-qualified, motivated individuals to teach and create online content. The position will require teaching online graduate computer science courses and occasional undergraduate computer science and/or computer engineering courses. 

Anticipated start date is August 1, 2026.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field. In addition, candidates must possess excellent communication skills and a solid commitment to innovative teaching methods, both traditional and technology enabled.  Demonstrated interest in computer science and online education programs is expected. College-level teaching experience and/or industry experience is preferred.

 

 

Application Instructions

Please finalize your application by February 13, 2026, to ensure full consideration.  Submit the following items via Interfolio to complete your application:

(1) a letter of interest addressing qualifications and teaching interests,

(2) a comprehensive curriculum vitae, and

(3) the names and contact information (address, phone number, and e-mail address) for at least three professional references.

Please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Doowon Kim (dkim52@utk.edu), should you have any questions.

 

 

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 accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email to eoa@utk.edu, or by phone at 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 and Resolution, 216 Business Incubator Building, E J. Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email to investigations@utk.edu, or by phone at 865-974-0717.