Department of Child and Family Studies

College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

The Department of Child and Family Studies (CFS) at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position with rank open.  Established scholars are encouraged to apply.  We seek candidates whose ongoing research and teaching will strengthen CFS's main area of focus: development in context. Scholars with an applied focus who study children and families at risk are particularly encouraged to apply.  Successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of multiple methods of scholarship in child and family studies. The successful candidate will be expected to continue an active research agenda, including seeking funding from competitive federal and private agencies, in addition to participating in the Department's undergraduate and graduate teaching and advising programs. Candidates must have an earned doctoral degree in Human Development, Family Studies or a closely related field.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.  To learn more about the CFS Department, The University of Tennessee, and the East Tennessee area, please visit http://cfs.utk.edu/position/.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The chair of the search committee is Dr. Priscilla Blanton and questions about the position can be directed to her at pblanton@utk.edu.  Applicants for the position should send a cover letter, vitae, and the names and contact information for three references to Carole McDonald, the administrative assistant working with the search process at the Department of Child and Family Studies, 115 JHB, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN  37996-1912. (865) 974-5316.  Applicants can submit materials electronically to carolem@utk.edu or a hard copy of application materials can be submitted by postal mail to the address provided. 

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services.  All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Contact CEHHS

335 Claxton Complex
1122 Volunteer Boulevard
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996

Phone: 865-974-2201
Fax: 865-974-8718