Tennessee Tech University - College of Business
Open Rank – Assistant, Associate, Professor (2 Positions)
Tennessee Tech University - College of Business, Cookeville, Tennessee, us, 38502
Open Rank – Assistant, Associate, Professor (2 Positions)
Position Information:
Position Number: 134060 Working Title: Open Rank – Assistant, Associate, Professor (2 Positions) Job Title: Professor Job Type: Full-Time Department: Manufacturing and Industrial Systems Engineering (MISE), Tennessee Technological University
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 positions to begin August 1, 2026. The College of Engineering is undergoing major growth, with enrollment increasing by 18% over five years, and research expenditures growing from $5.7M in 2019 to nearly $40M. The department will be housed in the new 81,000 sqft Advanced Construction & Manufacturing Engineering (ACME) building, featuring state‑of‑the‑art equipment such as a foundry, laser welding, and additive printers.
Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Essential Functions
Teach courses in their area of expertise at the graduate and/or undergraduate level.
Develop a nationally recognized and externally funded research program and engage in scholarly activities.
Participate in and develop a leadership profile in professional service.
Minimum Qualifications
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 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, teamwork, and familiarity with relevant aspects of an Engineering department.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in the broad area of engineering and engineering technology aligned with the breadth of the department’s emphasis and needs.
Compensation And Benefits
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Full‑time, nine‑month, tenure‑track position to begin August 1, 2026.
Benefits include one sick leave day per month, thirteen University holidays, medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401(k), and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.
Posting Details Posting Date: 10/28/2025 Screening Date: 12/27/2025 Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must apply online at
www.tntech.edu/jobs
and must electronically upload the following documents: letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, research summary, transcripts, and five professional references who will be contacted later. Applications missing any required materials will not be considered.
Applicant Documents Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Transcripts
List of References
Letter of Application
Research Summary
Optional Documents
Transcripts 2
Other Documents
Supplemental Questions
* Do you have a PhD from an accredited institution in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, or a closely related field? Yes
No
* How did you hear about this job opportunity? (Open Ended Question)
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Position Number: 134060 Working Title: Open Rank – Assistant, Associate, Professor (2 Positions) Job Title: Professor Job Type: Full-Time Department: Manufacturing and Industrial Systems Engineering (MISE), Tennessee Technological University
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 positions to begin August 1, 2026. The College of Engineering is undergoing major growth, with enrollment increasing by 18% over five years, and research expenditures growing from $5.7M in 2019 to nearly $40M. The department will be housed in the new 81,000 sqft Advanced Construction & Manufacturing Engineering (ACME) building, featuring state‑of‑the‑art equipment such as a foundry, laser welding, and additive printers.
Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Essential Functions
Teach courses in their area of expertise at the graduate and/or undergraduate level.
Develop a nationally recognized and externally funded research program and engage in scholarly activities.
Participate in and develop a leadership profile in professional service.
Minimum Qualifications
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 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, teamwork, and familiarity with relevant aspects of an Engineering department.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in the broad area of engineering and engineering technology aligned with the breadth of the department’s emphasis and needs.
Compensation And Benefits
Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Full‑time, nine‑month, tenure‑track position to begin August 1, 2026.
Benefits include one sick leave day per month, thirteen University holidays, medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401(k), and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.
Posting Details Posting Date: 10/28/2025 Screening Date: 12/27/2025 Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must apply online at
www.tntech.edu/jobs
and must electronically upload the following documents: letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, research summary, transcripts, and five professional references who will be contacted later. Applications missing any required materials will not be considered.
Applicant Documents Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Transcripts
List of References
Letter of Application
Research Summary
Optional Documents
Transcripts 2
Other Documents
Supplemental Questions
* Do you have a PhD from an accredited institution in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, or a closely related field? Yes
No
* How did you hear about this job opportunity? (Open Ended Question)
#J-18808-Ljbffr