38 research officer jobs found in Knoxville, TN

Department: SECURITY Position Category: Staff Part Time Job Description The Security Officers shall maintain a working knowledge and comply with all LMU handbooks; They will conduct the day-to-day activities to ensure a secure campus Required Qualifications High school diploma; valid drivers license; must successfully pass a background check; must be 21 years old or older to be an armed guard Preferred Qualifications law enforcement and/or security training Campus: Lmu- West Knoxville Posting Number: S04754P Job Open Date: 01/21/2026 Job Close Date: 05/31/2026 Open Until Filled: No About the Institution Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human...

Department: SECURITY Position Category: Staff Full Time Job Description The Security Officer (Armed) shall maintain a working knowledge and comply with all LMU handbooks. Required Qualifications High school diploma valid drivers license must pass a psychological evaluation according to state requirements; must successfully pass a background check; Preferred Qualifications law enforcement and/or security training. Campus: Cedar Bluff Posting Number: S04930P Job Open Date: 01/15/2026 Job Close Date: 04/01/2026 Open Until Filled: Yes About the Institution Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu...

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Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Open Date Sep 17, 2025 Description Assistant/Associate Professor of Forest Informatics The University of Tennessee School of Natural Resources invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Forest Informatics. This is a 9-month, 75% research/25% teaching, tenure-track position, stationed on the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) campus, in Knoxville, with a hire date of August 1, 2026. This position is part of an initiative to strengthen UT’s ability to develop a national reputation in the area of resilient agricultural and forest systems (RAFS), which includes six faculty positions with home units in the School of Natural Resources, Biosystems Engineering and Soil Sciences, Agricultural & Resource Economics, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs. The focus of this position is forest informatics,...

Requisition Id 15723 Overview: The Manufacturing Energy Efficiency Research & Analysis (MEERA) Group within the Manufacturing Science Division (MSD) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking to fill a Postdoctoral Research Associate position to work in the areas of environmental life cycle assessment (LCA), technoeconomic optimization; and industrial energy efficiency and production optimization analyses research under the Strategic Analysis and Industrial Energy Efficiency Programs. The MEERA Group supports a multi-laboratory Department of Energy (DOE) Strategic Analysis Team that conducts independent, objective, and credible research analysis to inform decision-making. To gain insights on manufacturing supply chains, the team conducts techno-economics, value chain, trade, patent, and global manufacturing competitiveness analysis relevant to advanced manufacturing technologies. The team builds and applies analysis tools and analytics to draw insights on the...

Requisition Id 15726 Overview: The Grid Systems Architecture (GSA) Group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is actively seeking applicants for a temporary full-time Power Electronics Research Assistant position. This role focuses on advancing cutting-edge power electronic systems and their integration into the modern electric grid. You will develop innovative power electronic converters and control solutions and validate them through real-time modeling and simulation. The position requires a strong understanding of power electronic system requirements, from component-level design to full system integration, as well as embedded controller development. Experience in modeling converter topologies and distribution grids, developing control algorithms, and implementing controller code is expected. Major Duties/Responsibilities: Conduct R&D projects and help the expansion of R&D to take advantage of our multidisciplinary capabilities, multimodal...

Location: Knoxville, TN Open Date Jan 16, 2026 Description The Department of Applied Engineering (AppE) in the Tickle College of Engineering (TCE) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) invites applications for a non-tenure-track, 9-month, Assistant Professor of Practice position in Aerospace Engineering, with emphasis on structural design, testing, simulation, vibration, composite materials, and/or propulsion. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2026, or earlier in the spring 2026 semester (flexible). UTK is Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, a Carnegie R1 institution, and a leader in engineering education, research, and workforce development. The AppE Department emphasizes practice-based engineering education, strong industry engagement, and experiential learning aligned with ABET-EAC expectations. Position Responsibilities The successful candidate will be expected to: Teach undergraduate aerospace engineering courses, including but not...

Location: Knoxville, TN Open Date Dec 19, 2025 Description The Department of Public Health is hiring a twelve-month, non-tenure-track Teaching Assistant Professor to join a dynamic team of collaborative and supportive faculty. The primary responsibility is teaching courses for the Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) programs, both on campus and distance education (DE). This position also includes online course development for the DE-BSPH as needed. The position begins on June 1, 2026, and is located in Knoxville, Tennessee . Relocation to Knoxville is necessary. This is up to a 5 year appoinment, renewed annually based upon sucessful annual perforamcne review on teaching and service. The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to promote an atmosphere where all members of the university community feel welcome and can thrive. Responsibilities Teaching (90% effort) : Develop and teach fully online...

Assistant / Associate Professor (Organization Theory/Strategic Management), Department of Management & Entrepreneurship, Fall 2026 Location: University of Tennessee, Knoxville Open Date Jun 13, 2025 Description POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT AND DESCRIPTION Haslam College of Business University of Tennessee, Knoxville Multiple Tenure-Track Faculty Positions, Department of Management & Entrepreneurship The University of Tennessee’s Haslam College of Business and the Department of Management & Entrepreneurship invite applications for tenure-track positions in Organization Theory/Strategic Management at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The effective date of employment is August 1, 2026, or when filled. Compensation will be competitive. Haslam College of Business and Department Background The Haslam College of Business is well-funded with a current endowment of $260 million dollars. The Haslam College of Business is AACSB accredited, with over...

Location: Knoxville, TN Open Date Sep 10, 2025 Description Assistant, Associate or Full Professor; nine-month tenure-track appointment beginning Fall Semester, August 1, 2026. Salary and fringe benefits are competitive and commensurate with rank and experience. The University of Tennessee's Natalie L. Haslam College of Music is seeking a dynamic music educator to join our faculty. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a collaborative spirit, bring expertise in elementary/general music education and contribute to our undergraduate and graduate music education offerings, including a forthcoming online graduate degree in music education. The candidate should also work collaboratively with other College of Music faculty to sustain and support the music education program, maintain a research/creative/scholarly activity profile commensurate with appointed rank, and demonstrate a commitment to forward-thinking curriculum development, innovation, and community engagement....

Location: Nashville, TN Open Date Sep 8, 2025 Description The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) College of Social Work is seeking a highly regarded scholar to fill the position of the Betsey R. Bush Endowed Professor in Behavioral Health. This endowed professorship offers an outstanding opportunity for an experienced behavioral health researcher to pursue their program of research , with significant potential for collaboration with creative colleagues and doctoral students. The ideal candidate will bring an interprofessional lens to community-engaged research and education; a strong record of scholarly activity; experience as a mentor to graduate students, post-docs, and pre-tenure faculty; and the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the access and engagement goals of the University. They also will meet the requirements for appointment at the appropriate rank for the University of Tennessee. To this end, the candidate should have an established record of...

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Posting End Date January 30, 2026 Employee Type Regular-Full time Union/Non This is a non-union position The safety of people, and protection of the environment, is our top priority at Enbridge! We seek to be a responsible and contributing member of the communities where we operate. In this role you provide Lands & Right-of-Way (ROW) support and senior advisor services to regional pipeline and facility operations personnel. If you are self-driven and a team-oriented Land professional, apply today! We offer opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, a pension plan, flex work and generous time off. Apply today, we'd love to hear from you! Come join Enbridge’s Lands & ROW team today. #joinourteam Note : Hiring for 2 positions What You Will Do Accountable to provide Lands & Right-of-Way (ROW) support services for the ongoing pipeline operations and maintenance activities within the region (damage claims, encroachment/land use monitoring,...

Location: Nashville, TN Open Date Sep 8, 2025 Description The University of Tennessee, Knoxville College of Social Work (UTCSW) is seeking a highly regarded scholar to fill the position of Urban Child Institute Endowed Professorship in Child Health and Well-Being on our Nashville campus. The successful candidate will also be the founding director of a new center broadly focusing on research, education, and engagement around topics related to child and family well-being. This position provides a unique opportunity for a visionary leader to help us shape the mission and vision of the center and provide leadership and oversight to the center activities. This endowed professorship offers an outstanding opportunity for an experienced researcher to pursue their program of research in child health and well-being. Topic areas around child health and wellbeing are open, though scholars with expertise in early childhood are especially welcome. Research programs founded within the...

Title: Civil Engineering Technology 9/10 Month Tenure Track Faculty (Fall 2026) Number of Positions: 1 Type of Appointment: Full-Time Tenure Track School: School of Technology, Engineering & Math Department: Engineering Required Documents Needed To Upload At Time Of Application Resume Three professional references (See below) Reference Check Requirements Three (3) professional references, two (2) of which should be former or current supervisors and (1) professional reference. Personal references (friends, clergy, customers, relatives) are not considered acceptable references. A professional reference such as a previous or current co-worker may be used as one of the references. Job Objective This faculty position supports the Civil and Construction Engineering program by delivering high-quality instruction, laboratory experiences, and instructional materials that promote student learning and achievement of established outcomes. The role...

Additional Locations: Travel Territory- Southeast, Southwest, Midwest, and Mid Atlantic Primary Locations: OH, Richfield, 3900 Kinross Lakes Parkway, Suite 100, 44286 Requisition ID: 195362 Travel Requirements 75% Regional Travel through the mid-Atlantic and midwest regions. Position Overview DRG, Utility Asset Management (UAM) is looking for Project Developers to join a team of Motivated, Passionate, Driven problem-solvers. Summary: The Project Developer would be responsible for overall development throughout the entire sales cycle, from uncovering leads to closing business, for DRG UAM services. Developers will work with various segments such as Reliability, Construction, Engineering and Field Services to develop projects and bring them to closure. The Project Developer's role is to acquire and manage new client relationships within the utility industry. In this role, you will be responsible for developing relationships with our power utility and telecommunication...

Location: University of Tennessee, Knoxville Open Date Jun 10, 2025 Description The Department of Business Analytics and Statistics at the Haslam College of Business, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position of business analytics with a focus on applied artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning (ML), starting in August 2026. The department seeks candidates with a completed doctorate degree in Information Systems, Operations Research, Computer Science (AI/ML), or related fields, with a business background or a focus on business applications. ABD candidates will also be considered, but the doctorate degree must be completed before the start date of the position. Qualifications Applicants should demonstrate an ability to produce scholarly work targeted at top academic journals and the potential to become an excellent teacher. While research excellence is paramount, we especially value candidates...

Location: UTK Open Date Sep 10, 2025 Description The Department of English at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of assistant professor or advanced assistant professor in Creative Writing to begin August 1, 2026. Applicants should have a strong record of publishing in poetry and/or creative nonfiction and in at least one other emergent media form, including but not limited to: video poetry, video essay, graphic storytelling, podcasting, screenwriting, documentary narrative, or hybrid forms. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring as well as the ability to contribute to the MFA and PhD programs in creative writing as a workshop leader and mentor. Candidates should have the MFA or PhD in hand or expected by August 1, 2026. Duties include teaching and mentoring in both graduate and undergraduate programs, significant publication, and service. Salaries and teaching...

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Location: University of Tennessee, Knoxville Open Date Jun 10, 2025 Description The Department of Business Analytics and Statistics at the Haslam College of Business, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position of business analytics with a focus on applied artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning (ML), starting in August 2026. The department seeks candidates with a completed doctorate degree in Information Systems, Operations Research, Computer Science (AI/ML), or related fields, with a business background or a focus on business applications. ABD candidates will also be considered, but the doctorate degree must be completed before the start date of the position. Qualifications Applicants should demonstrate an ability to produce scholarly work targeted at top academic journals and the potential to become an excellent teacher. While research excellence is paramount, we especially value candidates...

Requisition Id 15341 Overview: The Power Systems Resilience (PSR) Group in the Electrification and Energy Infrastructure Division (EEID) within the Energy Science and Technology Directorate (ESTD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking a Research Associate to perform R&D in the areas of bulk power systems electromagnetic transient (EMT) simulations, high-fidelity dynamic and transient power electronics resources modeling, explore different intelligence algorithms to enhance ease of usage of simulations, and different applications of EMT simulations. Selection will be based on qualifications, relevant experience, skills, and education. You should be highly self-motivated and independent in conducting research under general guidance and are expected to prepare manuscripts for scientific publication and present the work to sponsors and at conferences. The PSR Group supports the energy security and prosperity mission of the Energy Department (DOE) through...

Location: University of Tennessee, Knoxville Open Date Aug 18, 2025 Description The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), is seeking qualified candidates for one tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor with an emphasis on advanced manufacturing. The University of Tennessee has established a leadership position in the field of advanced manufacturing and has collaborated closely with the nearby Oak Ridge National Laboratory to create a world-class ecosystem for the advancement of cutting-edge manufacturing innovations. The east-Tennessee region boasts unparalleled expertise and research facilities across a broad range of manufacturing technologies, which has attracted the active involvement and co-location of several industrial partners. Vibrant research programs have been established with major investments through the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the...

Assistant Professor - Institute of American Civics (Starting Fall 2026 - 2 Positions available) Location: Institute of American Civics, Howard H. Baker, Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs Open Date Jul 15, 2025 Description The Institute of American Civics, located within the Howard H. Baker, Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in American Civics to begin August 1, 2026. The Institute of American Civics was created to enhance education in politics, economics, philosophy, American history, and American government as well as increase understanding of the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship; fundamental democratic principles; and the ways in which those principles are expressed in and through our federal, state, and local institutions. In pursuit of this mission, the Institute invites applications from...

Location: University of Tennessee, Knoxville Campus Open Date Aug 5, 2025 Description The Department of Political Science at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications for a tenure track position (assistant professor) to begin on August 1, 2026 in Comparative Politics. We seek a specialist in Asian politics. The position is open to any geographic focus on the Asian continent currently not covered by existing faculty in our department, though we have particular interest in China. Successful candidates must have strong research skills and a theoretically-oriented research agenda that will lead to publication in peer-reviewed outlets (journals and/or books). Candidates should also have strong quantitative and/or qualitative methods skills. Preference will be shown for applicants who have research and teaching interests that complement existing departmental interests and strengths, have a capacity for attracting extramural funding, and demonstrate evidence...