Building a Strong Faculty Community
The Division of Faculty Affairs is committed to recruiting and hiring outstanding faculty at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. We attract world-class teaching and research professionals and provide them with comprehensive support to succeed in their roles. In addition, we surround new faculty with collaborative and energetic colleagues who are leaders in their fields. By fostering a culture of academic and professional excellence, the division ensures that faculty thrive from the start of their careers and contribute meaningfully to UTK’s mission.
Our Commitment
We are committed to recruiting and supporting faculty members across all disciplines. We seek to create a faculty of individuals from different backgrounds with a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
Our Community
We place a high emphasis on emotional wellness and work-life balance for our faculty, enabling them to focus on their work by providing professional development opportunities, social events, health and wellness services, and other resources to help navigate the many layers of academic life.
Working at UT
Ranked among the nation’s top public universities, UT is the flagship campus of the state’s premier land-grant institution. We are a campus that thrives on excellence, innovation, and tradition, including a rich tradition of leadership and public service.
Living in Knoxville
The city of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, a lively music scene, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, outstanding athletic opportunities, and a robust offering of outdoor and cultural activities.
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is committed to the safety and security of the campus community. As required by the Clery Act, the university releases an Annual Security & Fire Safety Report addressing a wide range of safety information and security procedures. This report contains information regarding topics such as crime reporting, crime prevention and awareness programming, fire safety, a university police overview, emergency response, disciplinary procedures, and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. The report also contains information for the three previous calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the university, and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. You may download the report at tiny.utk.edu/ASFSR or request a hard copy by emailing [email protected].