Staff Positions

Contact Employment

221 Conference Center Building
Knoxville, TN 37996-4125
Phone: (865) 974-6642 (TDD/TTY Available)
Fax: (865) 974-0659

Key:
F/T=Full-time; P/T=Part-time; DOE&Q=Dependent on experience & qualifications; Internal Search=Open to current employees of The University of Tennessee only; Departmental Search-Open to regular employees of department in which vacancy exists only; * Indicates a new job listing.

Updated Saturday, November 07 2009, at 09:09 AM

* ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST I-Plant Sciences- Pay Grade 35, $10.29 hr. Regular, F/T This position will provide accounting and financial control/support in the Plant Sciences Department to include budget forecasting and account reconciliation for compliance in both restricted and unrestricted (E&R) accounts, in addition to financial/human resource data entry. This position supports departmental personnel and programs involved in academics/teaching, extension/outreach and research. High school diploma and three to four years relevant accounting experience. Skills should include Microsoft Office with intermediate skills for excel, knowledge of UT fiscal policy, knowledge of accounting and financial operations, ability to maintain financial ledgers and forecast department budget, attention to detail and accuracy. Post-secondary training in accounting, finance or office management and one year experience in an office environment preferred. The ability to multi-task and to maintain confidentially needed. Experience using IRIS and knowledge of restricted fund reconciliation preferred. Experience with the pre-award and/or post-award grant and contract process also preferred.
Internal Search.
Req Number: 09-1700842A

* ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST I-Student Loans- Pay Grade 35, $10.29 hr. Regular, F/T This position will coordinate, implement and audit the disbursement, exit interview and paid in full processes for campus-based loans. Create, provide instruction for and review related forms. Track incomplete forms and authorize release of University holds. Review automated holds. Provide guidance and problem resolution to students and former students. Facilitate loan payoffs through loan consolidation. Recommend transfers, waiver of late and collection charges, transfer and refund of loan payments and procedure changes. Provide support and backup for Student Loan functions. Provide general information and support to other departments. Enforce University policy, and state and federal regulations. A high school degree and three to four years accounting experience required. Two years of experience equates to one year of post-high school education. Two years of college or the equivalent experience preferred. Extraordinary customer service, oral and written communication, time management and analytical skills. Experience with University Systems (IRIS, Banner, CSA and NOLIJ) and Microsoft Word, Excel and Access, highly desired.
Departmental Search.
Req Number: 09-1698943K

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR I-Center for the Study of Social Justice- Pay Grade 38, Regular, P/T (50%) This position is responsible for event planning, webpage maintenance and database management. A minimum for an undergraduate degree is required. An MA or a PhD is preferred. Office administration experience in a higher education institution is highly desired. This is a 50% part-time position.
Req Number: 09-1695242K

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR I-Office of Vice President and Gen. Couns.- Pay Grade 38, Regular, F/T The paralegal position requires careful, detail-oriented work practices as well as objectivity, commitment, responsibility, & reliability. The candidate must have the ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines, communicate clearly and politely both verbally and in writing, and work independently or in a small team setting. The candidate must be willing and able to perform filing, word-processing, mailing and shipping, and other administrative tasks, as needed. Requires a Bachelor's degree, Associates degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA approved program. Ten years of paralegal experience may substitute for degree or certificate. A minimum of five years of paralegal experience in litigation setting, preferably with experience in employment litigation. Involves gathering and organizing documents; identifying and managing case needs; professional communication with opposing counsel; and preparation of draft pleadings, discovery, and motions. Knowledge of civil procedure and standard court practices along with multimedia hardware and software including Microsoft Word 2007, Outlook, Excel, Adobe Acrobat 9.0, as well as legal research tools including Lexis or Westlaw.
Req Number: 09-1665142S

* ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR I-System Human Resources- Pay Grade 38, Regular, F/T Duties and responsibilities are as follows: develops and maintains databases and spreadsheets, compiles reports, including charts and graphs; and prepares PowerPoint presentations. Conducts web research and compiles data; makes recommendations regarding the research to Administrative Leadership Team. Prepares data analysis and trending for Workforce Strategic Plan and other topics. Develops and manages project plans. Monitors and reconciles department budgets (assists with forecasting); processes procurement cards charges and travel reimbursements; reconciles ledgers; orders supplies and maintain related records. Drafts, edits and proofreads correspondence; maintains files; answers and transfers calls; processes incoming and outgoing mail; answers general questions as they arise or conveys questions to appropriate HR staff. Coordinates and arranges meetings. A high school diploma with specialized training in office procedures required; a bachelor's degree is preferred. Five or more years of office experience required. Experience supporting a senior-level position required. Requires significant work experience and advanced skills with data management and project management; accounting and budgeting experience; experience with MS office products (Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint); and customer service experience; web research; working with all levels of staff. IRIS (SAP) payroll/personnel system experience and UT experience. Functions effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, manages and delivers a variety of job duties/tasks on time.
Req Number: 09-1700342S

* ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN-County Technical Assistance Service (Nashville, TN)- Pay Grade 40, DOE&Q, Reviews and prints legislative calendars and agendas, attends and monitors committee hearings in person and through the internet. Reports the outcome and drafts a report on the meetings, and obtains legislative amendments and calendars. A Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Pre-Law, Public Administration or similar degree. Some experience in local government, a previous internship and/or government relations are preferred, but not required. Good writing and communication skills, computer skills and skills in database management in Microsoft Outlook. Windows XP. A working knowledge of computers is necessary but not required. To apply: Please submit a letter of application and resume to: Manager of Field Services, Administrative Intern Search, County Technical Assistance Service, 226 Capitol Blvd., Suite 400, Nashville, TN 37219-1804. This position is a term appointment located in Nashville, TN. Length of appointment is six (6) months, from January 1, 2010 till June 30, 2010.

* ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST I-Center for Transportation Research- Pay Grade 35, $10.29 hr. Regular, P/T (80%) This position will provide administrative services by assisting with preparation and mailing of requested materials and compiling data for use on project reports. This position assists in collection of information and data through observation. The Administrative Specialist will provide basic technical support with electronic media, audio-visuals and photography. The Administrative Specialist will create graphic and print designs. Will assist others as needed. A Technical or Associates degree is required. Applicants must be computer literate, have graphic design skills for web & print, have photography and audio/visual equipment skills, and strong knowledge of CS4 Suite A. Working knowledge of TDOT/GHSO, specifically TN Traffic Safety grant is a plus. Must be able to work with little supervision, be a team member, be resourceful, be self-motivated, have excellent multi-tasking skills, possess the ability to work with diverse personalities, possess good written and oral communication skills, and be committed and focused. Strong analytical skills involving use of technical equipment desired. Should have general knowledge of research techniques, equipment and terminology. 80% part-time position.
Internal Search.
Req Number: 09-1701743K

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST I-Office of the Chancellor- Pay Grade 35, $10.29 hr. Regular, F/T High school diploma with specialized training in office procedures required; Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Requires minimum 3 years of experience dealing with senior-level personnel in a business or academic environment; professional decision-making and problem-solving skills; and strong customer service skills. UT experience preferred. This position provides front-line support to the Chancellor and Provost of the Knoxville campus. Duties: answers phone calls and email inquiries for 5th floor Provost and Chancellor; handles incoming mail for Provost and Chancellor; provides backup for managing Chancellor’s calendar on Microsoft Outlook; coordinates travel and reimbursement processing; enters invoices, payroll and travel for Chancellor’s office; transcribes, reviews and edits Chancellor’s correspondence; and maintains 4th and 5th floor conference room schedules. Individual must have outstanding communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with multicultural workforce; ability to schedule meetings; exceptional organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and manage complex projects; strong computer skills, including experience with MS office products; excellent proofreading and clerical skills; ability to work with little or no supervision; to work in a fast-paced environment; demonstrated awareness of confidentiality issues; sound judgment when working with urgent and sensitive issues; function effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment; and manage and deliver a variety of job duties/tasks on time.
Req Number: 09-1685843K

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST I-Plant Sciences Experiment Station- Pay Grade 35, $10.29 hr. Term, P/T (50%) Document management, assistance in document drafting, revision and editing; assist in manuscript, proposal and presentation preparation; updating database and web documents; render and modify pictures and figures; order and track supplies and their packing slips; manage inventory. The successful applicant will interact with laboratory staff and departmental; accounting, clerical and IT staff. High school diploma or some college and three to four years office experience; bachelor's degree with one to two years office experience; computing proficiency to include Microsoft Office Suite; required. Ability to work in a team setting and possess good communication skills; ability to work with little supervision, highly preferred. Monday through Friday four hours/day.This is a term appointment.
Req Number: 09-1683343A

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST II-Comparative Medicine- Pay Grade 36, Regular, F/T This position provides support for the Program Manager of the Center of Ariculture and Food Security and Preparedness and other staff with admninistrtative duties. Central point of contact and responsible for course logistics and all schedulings. College degree preferred. Minimum of four years administrative experience and coordination of travel. Knowledge of grants and budgets. IRIS experience is strongly preferred. MS Word and Excel required. Strong written and verbal skills, word processing, data entry, ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks. This position is grant funded.
Req Number: 09-1696641A

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST III-Center for International Education- Pay Grade 37, $11.94 hr. Regular, F/T The primary duties will include managing and overseeing the finances/accounts for CIE. The position will also provide significant administrative support for the Associate Provost. Other duties include the maintenance and reconciliation of CIE's financial accounts and procurement card statements. The successful candidate will make departmental purchases and maintain all equipment and departmental files. He/she will also provide direction and oversee the front desk area for CIE. Two years of college preferred and three to five years of accounting/bookkeeping/financial experience required. Bachelor's degree with one to three years of accounting/bookkeeping financial experience preferred. Experience working in a college/university setting is also strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience providing administrative support to a supervisor including scheduling appointments, setting up meetings, welcoming visitors, etc., required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills also required. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel. The successful candidate must be able to work successfully with a wide range of people including students, staff, professors, parents, international students and other CIE visitors. Experience working with people from different cultures is preferred. Supervisory experience and knowledge of IRIS also preferred.
Req Number: 09-1690941K

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT III-Institute for Public Service- Pay Grade 34, This position is to provide general support services for nine consultants including word processing, editing, proofing or documents, photocopying and binding of reports, troubleshooting personal computers and printers, provide information and referral to customers in the regional office and area, answer phone calls, screens calls, takes messages and replies to questions in accordance with general policies. This position will also provide information to the customer concerning publications available, training classes, transcripts for participants. Also coordinates meetings for various groups by assisting with logistics and setting up of meetings, coordinates maintenance on copier, fax, postage meter and printers, orders supplies for the offices and prepares reports and invoices. High school diploma, required. Two to three years of office experience working with a variety of office disciplines in the clerical/secretarial field. Strong computer skills and knowledge of various computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite, typing and general accounting skills are needed. Must have a valid driver's license. Excellent interpersonal skills, multi-tasking and attention to detail and organizational skills are required. Two years of college preferred and/or the Certified Professional Secretary certification. To receive an application, submit a resume to Judie Martin, IPS, 105 Student Services Building, Knoxville, TN 37996 or via email to judie.martin@tennessee.edu. This is a term position located in Jackson, TN. 20-hour/ Monday through Friday, 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT III-Center for Transportation Research- Pay Grade 34, $10.38 hr. Regular, F/T This position will be responsible for all contract tracking, receivables management and post award contracts for the Nashville office as well as general administrative assistance/accounting support. Position is located in NASHVILLE, TN.High school diploma with several years of accounting, office and bookkeeping experience is required. Should be familiar with the accounting responsibilities associated with externally funded contracts and grants. Applicants must be able to prioritize workload, work independently and multitask. Applicants should have good communication skills and be a team player. Proficiency in Excel and Word is required.
Req Number: 08-162340442K

* ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT III-Center on Deafness- Pay Grade 33, $8.86 hr. Regular, P/T (75%) The duties of this position will be to enter data, make phone calls to parents and guardians for Newborn Hearing Screening follow-up, keep logs of phone contacts, summarize phone discussions, write correspondence, distribute mail, make copies, scan documents, fax documents, etc. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required in a deafness-related field including: rehabilitation counseling in deafness, deaf education, educational interpreting and/or audiology/speech pathology. This position requires skills in typing, filing and the ability to cooperate with coworkers. Computer skills in word processing and database management are required. The ability to communicate in a professional, tactful manner on the telephone, in writing and in person is necessary. Position is 75% part-time.
Req Number: 09-1699443K

ASSISTANT DEAN-Ag Experiment Station- Pay Grade 45, DOE&Q, The Assistant Dean/Assistant Director is responsible to the Dean of Research and Director of the Tennessee Agricultural Experiment Station and will be expected to assist and direct the overall administration of the Agricultural Experimental Station, including planning, resource management, program coordination, budget development and enhancement, prioritizing, and public interaction. An earned doctorate in an agricultural science, natural resource or closely related field; experience executing and administering research programs; demonstrated success in extramural funding efforts; understanding of the land-grant mission; success in team-building; success in developing and enhancing relationships with a variety of internal and external constituents; knowledge of and commitment to equal employment opportunity, affirmative action and diversity; and work experience that demonstrates the management and decision-making skills necessary to perform the position's duties and fulfill its responsibilities are required. Preference will be given to applicants that have the qualifications and experience to hold the rank of Full Professor in an academic department of the Institute of Agriculture. To apply: Submit a letter of interest detailing experience and talents, curriculum vita, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of four professional references who may be asked to provide letters of recommendation. Nominations are encouraged and should include the name and complete contact information of the nominee. Applications and nominations should be submitted to: Dr. P. Michael Davidson, Chair & Search Committee, Department of Food Science & Technology, River Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-4591. Phone: (865) 974-7331. Fax:(865) 974-7332. Email: pmdavidson@utk.edu.

ASSISTANT DEAN-Graduate School- Pay Grade 43, DOE&Q, The Office of Graduate Training and Mentorship seeks a highly qualified individual to work with faculty from various units across the campus to coordinate training in grant development and responsible conduct of research for graduate students; assist with building faculty-student collaborative research teams and interdisciplinary projects; assist with coordination of recruitment efforts; indentify and create diversity resources and initiatives that strengthen faculty mentoring and support retention of underrepresented minorities in a variety of fields of study across campus. A PhD or other terminal degree is required with a minimum of five years' experience in higher education; strong communication and organizational skills demonstrated commitment to enhancing diversity and to equally employment opportunity. Administrative experience or leadership roles at the college levels will strengthen the application. To apply: Submit in hard copy or electronic format a letter of application, a comprehensive curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three references (mailing address, daytime telephone and email address) to: Dr. Joy DeSensi, Associate Dean, Graduate School, 111 Student Services Building, Knoxville, TN 37996-0211. Initial screening of applicants will begin July 15 and will continue until the position is filled.

ASSISTANT DEAN AND STATE 4-H PROGRAM LEADER-Extension Administration- Pay Grade 45, DOE&Q, The Assistant Dean is responsible for providing leadership and supervision of the faculty and staff of the 4-H Youth Development Department in the development and implementation of 4-H programs. The Assistant Dean is responsible to the Dean of Extension or designee. Earned doctorate degree in Youth Development, Education, Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences or a closely related field, required. Work experience which has demonstrated abilities and skills necessary to successfully perform the duties of this position. Demonstrated leadership and administrative capabilities in the duties in this position, required. Demonstrated success in grant and contract and fund development efforts, preferred. Experience in an Extension Service (or Cooperative Extension Service) is highly preferred, county-level and/or middle management Extension experience desired. Preference will be given to applicants with qualifications for rank of full position with tenure. To apply: Submit (email or hard copy) Letter of interest, curriculum vita, names, mailing/email addresses and phone number of four references to: Dr. George F. Smith, Search Committee Chair, The University of Tennessee, Extension-Administration, 120 Morgan Hall, 2621 Morgan Circle Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-4522.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-Disabilities Services- Pay Grade 42, DOE&Q, Earned Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Rehabilitation, Counseling, Psychology or a related field; five or more years of progressively responsible supervisory experience. Five or more years of experience working with students who have hearing, visual and mobility disabilities; significant experience with assessment and data collection; demonstrated familiarity with Assistive Technology; ability to communicate in American Sign Language (ASL), desired. Experience in the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gifts, desired. The successful candidate will assist the Director with indirect staff supervision, professional development6, budget oversight, assessment efforts and programming initiatives for the office. This individual provides direct supervision for eight (8) regular staff interpreters and/or transcribers, seven to ten term staff interpreters and/or transcribers, and two to three sign language interpreting intern students. This individual will also coordinate the provision of services and accommodations for students with hearing, visual and mobility disabilities. The individual in this position is also responsible for assisting the Director with drafting and implementing policies and procedures in accordance with federal, state and local laws; developing programs and initiatives to raise awareness of disability issues; and consulting with faculty and staff on issues related to accommodations and accessibility. Further, they will coordinate the department's efforts in the identification, cultivation, stewardship and solicitation of prospective donors. Master's degree, three (3) years of experience working with students with disabilities in a higher education setting; working knowledge of the ADA of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and other appropriate laws pertaining to higher education and disability; knowledge of Deaf culture one to two years of supervisory/managerial experience; strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrates problem-solving, planning and organizational skills; ability to interact with a diverse population of students and employees; high degree of sensitivity to academic culture and ability to work effectively in a complex research university environment, required. To apply, please submit a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three current professional references to: Assistant Director of Disabilities Services Search Committee, C/O MS. Teressa Gregory, Office of the Disability Services, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 915 Volunteer Blvd., 2227 Dunford Hall, Knoxville, TN 37996-4020.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-Office of Research- Pay Grade 44, DOE&Q, The Assistant Director (post award/non-accounting) will directly supervise five (5) full-time employees. The candidate will review, negotiate and administer contracts and grants. Candidate will assist and advise faculty, researchers and staff with award administration and have knowledge of proposal submissions. Candidate will thoroughly and critically review awards to ensure adherence to the University's mission and policies, state and federal laws and regulations, and sponsor guidelines. Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of significant demonstrated experience in contract management and supervisory experience is required. Candidate must have knowledge of federal regulations (e.g. OMB circulars Federal Acquisition Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, etc.) and experience with the grant and contract policies of major federal, state and/or nonprofit agencies. Extensive experience in negotiating and administering various types of contracts, awards, grants and other types of agreements with commercial, international, federal, state, local and non-profit organizations is required; must also possess knowledge of regulatory compliances. Candidate must possess an excellent command of the English language including excellent reading comprehension and the ability to craft appropriate contractual language. Candidate must be proficient using Microsoft Office tools. Candidate must be able to manage competing priorities and meet time-sensitive deadlines. Candidate must have strong organizational, management and analytical skills, including the ability to extrapolate information across a broad base of programs. Candidate must have strong customer service skills; strong verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with others at various levels both within and outside the University. Preferred qualifications include: Proficiency in using sponsor-specific online systems, IRIS (University's implementation of SAP business software), and other University data systems; knowledge of generally accepted budgeting and accounting principles; experience in conducting training classes and/or one-on-one training for faculty and staff; and current or previous employment at a university desired. To apply, submit cover letter, resume and references to: Jane Taylor, Assistant Director Search Coordinator, Office of Research, 1534 White Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-1529 or email tayloje@utk.edu.

* ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-Office of Student Activities- Pay Grade 41, DOE&Q, This position reports to the Director of Student Activities and assists with the administration, fiscal management, and evaluation of approximately 200 student programs sponsored annually through the Office of Student Activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for directly advising student committees and supervising two graduate assistants. This individual will also be responsible for supervising up to four graduate assistants, four student employees and a full-time senior secretary in the absence of the Director. The Office of Student Activities serves in an advisory capacity with the seven Central Program Council committees (All Campus Events, Campus Entertainment Board, Cultural Attractions Committee, Film, Issues, Visual Arts and the Women’s Coordinating Council.) A Master's degree and a minimum of three years full-time experience in higher education administration, student personnel or related field required. Demonstrated leadership ability; commitment to student advising, student programming, knowledge and experience with assessment and evaluation; outstanding communication, excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated commitment to the values of cultural and ethnic diversity; and evidence of effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff and off-campus constituencies. Experience working with college student programming, student organization advising and volunteer/service programs highly desired. Anticipated start date is: February 1, 2010. Review of applications will begin November 23, 2009 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references. The preferred method of submission is via email to Ms. Ashleigh Moyer at amoyer@utk.edu as a pdf or Microsoft Word file format. Mailed submissions may be sent to: Mr. Ben Stubbs Chair, Search Committee, Assistant Director of Student Activities, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Office of Student Activities, 305 University Center, Knoxville, TN 37996.

* ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-OIT Business Office- Pay Grade 44, DOE&Q, This position will report directly to the IT Business Office Director and works directly with the Director and the CIO. This position has two distinct roles: Human Resources: Provide leadership, plan and direct human resources functions for the IT organization at The University of Tennessee. The human resources functions of this position includes performance management, job audits, position searches, hiring, terminations and other employee status changes to the management staff of OIT. Maintain and develop departmental policies as they relate to human resources issues. Project Management: Provide leadership, plan and direct the project management function of OIT. The project management portion of this position includes managing staff project management professionals (currently a staff of four) by providing group governance and process standardization. In addition, the successful candidate should have the ability to effectively develop and implement training programs related to both personnel and project management. This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with the other supporting university offices related to this job. Provide general council and advice to staff members in OIT regarding human resource and project management related questions. A Bachelor's degree in human resources, management, business administration or other closely related area is required. A Graduate degree is preferred. Seven plus years in a human resources position with management experience; experience in employee relations matters; extensive experience in and knowledge of human resource issues, policies, legal issues and procedures; excellent written and communication skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment and make decisions in a timely manner; ability to interpret and apply policies and provide guidance to management staff about employee issues is required. Preferred qualifications are experience working with highly technical staff; PHR or SPHR certifications; experience in an educational or governmental setting; experience with LEAN and/or Six Sigma principles. This is a 12 month Limited Duration Appointment. To be considered for this position please apply to: ITjobs@utk.edu.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-State Relations- Pay Grade 42, DOE&Q, This position is responsible for providing staff support to the Office of State Relations, and immediate support to the Associate Vice President and Director of State Relations (AVPSR). Position provides assistance in legislative analysis, monitoring of legislative and state government activities, serves as a legislative liaison, and provides other support as needed to the AVPSR. Position reports to the AVPSR and works to implement state relation's goals for outcomes regarding state government relations and operations. The position will also assist in reporting of state relations and government activities to key audiences. Position requires a Bachelor's degree, strong organizational skills, ability to travel in-state, and have a valid driver's license. Must have excellent oral, written, and other communication skills, excellent relationship/people skills and personal computer literacy. Must be capable of multi-tasking, ability to prioritize competing/conflicting work assignments, ability to maintain confidentiality on sensitive matters, ability to develop, maintain bi-partisan working relationships as well as the ability to quickly understand, analyze and articulate political and policy matters. Prefer a Masters degree or JD and three years direct or comparable experience in federal, state or local government or government relations or experience in a closely related field. Demonstrated ability to work within a self-directed political team environment. Apply with cover letter, resume and three references to: E-mail address: conniec@tennessee.edu Postal address: The University of Tennessee Office of State Relations 226 Capitol Boulevard, Suite 212 Nashville, TN 37219 Position is located in Nashville, TN.

* ASSISTANT DIRECTOR-Vice Chancellor - Student Affairs- Pay Grade 44, DOE&Q, The Assistant Director position will assist in the following: reviewing and monitoring of all Division and UPSF program accounts and budgets, development of the Division budget; collection and analysis of employee evaluation data and review of contracts; coordinating staff searches for the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs; monitoring the annual moveable equipment in inventory report and annual review of internal controls for each department; serving as liaison between the Division of Student Affairs and the Office of Information Technology; coordinating the purchase and setup of new hardware and software for the Division; assisting in maintaining all software packages installed throughout the Division; assisting in the maintenance and enhancement of the Division's websites; staying current on developing technologies that may affect the operation of the Division and propose system enhancements; supervising one graduate assistant; serving on various campus committees; and performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Administrative Services. An earned Bachelor's degree or the equivalent is required. Three to five years of combined experience in the areas of technology support and fiscal management (accounting/budgeting) also required. Master's degree or the equivalent is desired. Experience working with a college or university environment strongly preferred. Strong working knowledge of Access and Excel software and Windows OS. Strong communication, interpersonal, organization and problem-solving skills. Commitment to the values of cultural and ethnic diversity required. Strong working knowledge of IRIS preferred. Experience working with any or all of the following - PHP, Oracle, Sequel. Active Directory; Experience in web development desired. Apply with letter of interest, resume and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references electronically in PDF format to: Jim Dittrich, Search Committee Chair, jdittric@utk.edu.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR PROFESSIONAL MBA AND LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS-Professional MBA Program- Pay Grade 43, DOE&Q, Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Program management in designated areas of the ProMBA program; program administration and development of leadership and management non-degree courses; marketing strategy development; corporate visitations, presentations, business development and customer relationship management activities to both individual and corporate customers; financial accountability and operational responsibility and supervision of program coordinators when appropriate. MBA or closely related degree; knowledge and experience with executive education, proven record in managing programs and people with approximately ten years of professional work experience, experience and knowledge of the regional business community, excellent communication, decision-making skills and ability to work in a team environment and flexible scheduling. Ten years of work experience in executive education and/or corporate training, reaching/training experience, familiar with instructional technology, supervisory experience. Requires some weekend obligations. To apply: Submit a cover letter which addresses qualifications, resume and references to: Ms. Carolyn B. Cuddy, Search Committee Chair, Center for Executive Education, The University of Tennessee, 611 Haslam Building, Knoxville, TN 37996-0575. Phone: (865) 974-2487; Fax: (865) 974-4989; Email: ccuddy@utk.edu.

ASSISTANT GENERAL MAINTAINANCE SKILLED CRAFT WORKER-Steam Plant- Pay Grade 33, $8.86 hr. Regular, F/T DOE&Q Performs a variety of tasks in the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment and vehicles. Operates heavy mechanized equipment pertaining to coal handling to include hi-lift, forklift, front-end loader and conveyors. Other duties as required. Valid TN driver's license. High school education. One to two years operating heavy equipment. Ability to operate heavy equipment. Ability to clean, oil and grease equipment. Must be able to wear respirator.
Req Number: 09-1693161K

* ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/PROFESSOR-NIMBioS, College of Arts and Sciences and College of Engineering- Pay Grade , As part of a major initiative associated with the National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville seeks an outstanding researcher with a strong record in the mathematics and modeling of biological systems below-organism level. A Ph.D. is required and post-doctoral experience is preferred. A commitment to excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels is expected. Teaching responsibilities will include graduate-level courses in the area of the applicant that would be appropriate for a diverse group of biology and mathematics students. Candidates are expected to have sufficiently strong mathematics experience appropriate for appointment to the faculty of Mathematics or the faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, although base and joint appointments are also possible in other units including the Department of Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology and the Department of Microbiology. UT has active interdisciplinary research groups across many areas of biology and mathematics and offers an exciting environment for collaborative research with colleagues from many units at UT and from Oak Ridge National Laboratory. For information about NIMBioS, visit http://nimbios.org. Applicants should send electronic copies of their CV, statements of research and teaching goals, and up to 5 reprints, and should arrange for three reference letters to be submitted to Dr. Louis J. Gross via faculty-searches@nimbios.org

ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FOR STRATEGIC INITIATIVES-Men's Athletics- Pay Grade 46, DOE&Q, Responsibilities include oversight of the following areas: Athletics Event Management office & budget, Men’s Athletics Athletic Training room, Men’s Strength and Conditioning/Weight room, Athletics Sports Nutritionist/Dietician position, men’s basketball and both men’s and women’s swimming programs. The position is also responsible for developing a master plan for Athletic Facilities w/ the Director of Athletic Facilities and Women’s Athletics and a comprehensive strategic plan for Men’s Athletics. The successful candidate will serve as a member of the Athletic Department Executive Staff and Budget Committee. This position will also conduct a detailed review, edit, update, and/or development of a new policy and procedure manual and educate senior level staff for implementation into the department. Development of a manual for new Men’s Athletics employees that is separate from the university and department policy manual. Responsible for creation & organization of UT Men’s Athletics Hall of Fame. Will serve as Men's Athletics liaison with university General Counsel office on legal & contract matters. Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director to include: representative in lieu of the Athletic Director at campus & community meetings/events, coordinate Athletic Department leadership team retreats, and serve as the liaison contact for Men’s Athletics with UT Pride of The Southland Marching Band. Graduate Degree and/or Professional Degree required. Requires several years of collegiate athletics administration experience to include: budget oversight, serving on campus, athletic, conference, and NCAA committees or councils; policy and procedures development and compliance; oversight of multiple units within a collegiate athletics department (i.e. Event Management, sport oversight, strategic projects/planning and initiatives, weight room, athletic training room, etc.) Private law practice experience desired. Email cover letter, résumé, & references to:UTADjobs@utk.edu; Attn: Tyler Johnson, Associate Athletic Director for Business & Internal Affairs, The University of Tennessee, 1600 Phillip Fulmer Way, Knoxville, TN 37996.

ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR COLLECTIONS-Library- Pay Grade 48, DOE&Q, The University of Tennessee Libraries invites applications from highly motivated, creative and visionary individuals to lead collection services and evolving scholarly communication/digital initiatives programs. The Associate Dean will be responsible for a newly formed and evolving portfolio of innovative collection services including: Research Collections, Resource Sharing and Document Delivery, Scholarly Communication (Includes Trace -- UT's institutional repository, Digital Library Initiatives, and Newfound Press), Technical Services and Digital Access, and Electronic Resources and Serials Management. The University gives preference to candidates with the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to its diversity and intercultural goals. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is the state's flagship of higher education, offering comprehensive programs of undergraduate, graduate and professional education; research; and public service throughout the state. The University's Libraries has an annual budget of $16 Million and a collections budget of over $10.2 million (includes approximately $1 million in annual endowment earnings), and employs over two hundred persons, including 40 expert library faculty. UT Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, Association of Southeastern Research Libraries, Lyrasis and the Center for Research Libraries. The library values risk taking, excellence in user-centered service, collaboration, innovation, diversity in all regards, creative achievement and professional development. An MLS from an ALA-accredited master's program is required. Experience through increasingly responsible positions with demonstrated administrative excellence including leadership, effective supervisory and budgetary skills and the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University. Applicants must have the ability to thrive in an environment of change and to foster that capacity in others. Experience with collection development/management and resource sharing in the 21st century academic library environment is necessary. Demonstrated knowledge of technical services, digital programs and trends in scholarly communication, the open access movement and institutional repositories are required. Strong analytical and decision making skills are necessary. Professional credentials that meet or exceed requirements for tenure at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor are required. Knowledge of and ability to propose/oversee grants is desired. Experience with operations analysis and improvement is preferred. Experience with digital library projects, electronic publishing and evolving modes of scholarship, highly desired. To apply: Send electronically a cover letter addressing the above qualifications, a current resume and contact information of three recent references to: Elizabeth Greene, Library Personnel & Procurement, 1015 Volunteer Blvd., Knoxville, TN 37996-1000. Application materials may be sent via email attachment to: ejgreene@utk.edu. Applicants who have questions about the position should contact Barbara Dewey, Dean of Libraries, bdewey@utk.edu, (865) 974-6600. Review of applications will begin November 16, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.

AUDIOLOGIST-Audiology & Speech Pathology- Pay Grade , DOE&Q, The successful candidate will provide direct supervision of graduate students’ clinical practicum working with adult audiological disorders; provide student advising according to ASHA guidelines; evaluate students’ clinical skills; provide clinical program development that represents best practice in the area of Audiology; provide direct audiologic services to patients as defined by Clinic Policies and Procedures. Two years of post ASHA certification required. Experience in teaching and supervision in the area of adult audiological disordersalso required. AuD in Audiology and ASHA certification required. Ph.D preferred. Must meet requirements for obtaining and maintaining national certification and TN state licensure. Must have knowledge of clinical teaching skills. To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to Patti Johnstone, U.T. Audiology and Speech Pathology, 578 South Stadium Hall, Knoxville, TN 37996-0740.

* BUSINESS MANAGER-Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries Forest- Pay Grade 40, This position will manage and coordinate business, financial, budget and other functions within the Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries at the UT Institute of Agriculture. Assure policy, procedure and legal compliance in fiscal, human resource and grant and contract operations. Assure cost accounting principles on sponsored research agreements are compliant with Federal Office of Management and Budget Circular A-21 for educational institutions. Manage and oversee all business operations within the unit, especially with regard to post-award administration; supervise one accounting person; and assure the accuracy and efficiency of departmental accounting practices overall. Work closely with government, university, industry partners and clients to facilitate program growth. A Bachelor's degree with five to six years of relevant experience in accounting, finance or business administration is required. A Bachelor's degree in accounting or related business field is preferred. Eight to ten years relevant direct accounting experience can substitute for college degree. Demonstrated leadership, administrative and problem solving skills with strong interpersonal, communication and organizational abilities is required. Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases and office productivity software is expected. Experience in personnel supervision is desirable. Experience and familiarity with standard corporate accounting software (e.g. SAP, IRIS, Peachtree, etc.) as well as fiscal post-award management of federal, state and private grants and contracts is strongly desired. Inquiries may be made to jlwilson@utk.edu or (865) 974-7982. Applications with cover letter, resume and a list of three professional references with complete contact information may be submitted electronically to: jlwilson@utk.edu or mailed to: Dr. Larry Wilson, Search Committee Chair, Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-4563

BUSINESS MANAGER-Mathematics- Pay Grade 41, Reporting to the department head, the business manager is responsible for management of and accounting for departmental finances (including sponsored projects) in accordance with University, state and federal guidelines. The position is also responsible for the department's compliance with Human Resources policies, including compliance with visa immigration policies related to international faculty, visiting scholars and graduate students. Primary duties include coordinating the departmental budget as well as research and non-research expenditures and income accounts, endowments, general ledger accounting, accounts payable and receivable, procurement, facility space inventory, payroll and supervision of designated department support staff. The business manager will also be involved in granting and analyzing data to prepare monthly or quarterly reports and projections. Bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting, with five to seven years accounting experience OR a work history that includes at least ten years of hands-on accounting or financial management. Demonstrated leadership, administrative and problem solving skills; Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills; Demonstrated proficiency with spreadsheets, databases and Microsoft Office software. Three to five years experience with a large accounting software package such as SAP or Oracle; three to five years experience related to fiscal post-award management of federal, state and private grants and contracts expenditures. Three to five years supervisory experience, required. Previous accounting experience at a comprehensive research university, preferably in an academic department; experience with SAP software, preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of UT fiscal and human resources policies and procedures. Experience with visa and immigration issues related to international faculty, visiting scholars and graduate student; experience working on grants and contract budgets and submissions, preferred. To apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and a list of three or more professional references with complete addresses and telephone numbers to: Chair, Math Business Manager Search, 105 C Aconda Court, Department of Mathematics, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-0612. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.

BUSINESS MANAGER-UT Research Foundation- Pay Grade , DOE&Q, Bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field with substantial focus on accounting required. Minimum ten years of experience involving accounting and/or audit in commercial enterprises also required. Strong organizational, planning and execution skills. Ability to work well independently while managing multiple projects. Outstanding written and oral communication skills and exceptional interpersonal skills required. Experience with audit and compliance functions; working knowledge of QuickBooks; knowledge of and working experience with enterprise accounting systems such as SAP all required. Familiarity with non-profit tax returns, private equity accounting and experience in a university research environment preferred. Apply with cover letter, resume and references to: Fred D. Tompkins, UT Research Foundation, 600 Henley Street, Suite 211, Knoxville, TN 37996-4122. (This is a Limited Duration Appointment.)

CARPENTER I-Carpentry Services- Pay Grade 34, Regular, F/T DOE&Q Performs general carpentry work including layout in the repair, renovation and maintenance of temporary and permanent building structures. Valid TN driver's license. High school education and completion of trade school or apprenticeship required. Two years experience required. Experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis. Must have knowledge of general carpentry, materials, tools and equipment. Must possess skill and ability to operate woodworking machines. Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.
Req Number: 09-1677061K

COORDINATOR II-AG- Pay Grade 40, DOE&Q, This position provides technical support and assistance to departmental faculty, including identification of funding opportunities consistent with research, education and extension missions, contract/proposal preparation, budget development, assembly of proposal packages and electronic submission methods via agency specific electronic means or other specified guidelines. Position works directly with faculty and in coordination with the sponsored programs management team assuring timely routing of proposals to external funding agencies and unit offices. A Bachelor's degree with a minimum of two years experience in pre-award sponsored programs management and proposal development is required. Alternately, five or more years work experience in pre-award programs management and proposal development will be considered. Also required are: comprehensive knowledge of agency specific submission requirements including familiarity with electronic platforms; working knowledge of federal regulations governing externally funded sponsored programs including established cost principles and administrative requirements; the ability to work and/or lead within a team; and the ability to multi-task in a deadline oriented environment. Superior customer service, interpersonal, problem-solving, project management and analytical skills are expected as is the ability to work independently. Proficiency with office productivity software in required. Desired qualifications include five or more years work experience in pre-award sponsored programs management at a higher education institution or with a government agency. To apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and complete contact information of four professional references to: Search Committee Chair, Grants Coordinator Search, 103 Morgan Hall, 2621 Morgan Circle Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996. (2 Positions)

COORDINATOR II-Chemistry- Pay Grade 41, DOE&Q, The Department of Chemistry at The University of Tennessee invites applications for a Coordinator II position. Duties and responsibilities for the successful candidate include: develop and coordinate, in cooperation with faculty serving on the Department’s graduate recruiting committee, a comprehensive graduate student recruiting program for the Department; design publications and web pages that support the goals of the graduate student recruiting program; coordinate the Department’s publicity efforts; develop and maintain multiple departmental databases for use in a variety of contexts, including graduate student recruiting, development efforts, internal and external program evaluation, and public relations efforts, and solicit additions to these databases from faculty and student members of the Department; make travel arrangements for prospective graduate students visiting the Department and for Department faculty making recruiting trips to other universities; and manage, in cooperation with the chair of the Department’s graduate recruiting committee and with oversight of the Department Head and Associate Head, the departmental graduate recruiting budget. Bachelor’s Degree required (preference for a degree in a science related field), Master’s Degree preferred. Three to five years of professional office experience preferred, experience in a laboratory setting preferred. Experience with Windows operating system and software applications that include database programming (Access or equivalent), presentation (PowerPoint or equivalent), spreadsheets (Excel or equivalent), web site design, and word processing strongly preferred. Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills are required for this position, which involves frequent communication in person, by telephone, and by e-mail with internal and external university faculty, staff, and students. Applicants should submit electronically a letter of interest describing how their qualifications meet the position requirements, a resume, and arrange for three letters of reference. All documents should be sent electronically to coordinatorsearch@ion.chem.utk.edu . Only electronic applications will be considered. Acceptable file formats are .pdf or doc. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

* CRAFT ASSISTANT II-Men's Athletics- Pay Grade 33, $8.86 hr. Regular, F/T High school diploma or the equivalent required. Must possess a valid driver's license. Experience using basic framing, hanging and finishing tools required. Knowledge of remodeling, repairing and estimating jobs also required. Must be capable of bending and lifting up to 50 pounds. Must be able to walk nonstop for up to two hours. Duties will include the following: framing; hanging drywall; finishing drywall; maintaining and repairing maintenance equipment; securely hanging pictures, TV's, plaques, etc.; and other duties as assigned. The individual in this position will agree to abide by all University, Southeastern Conference, NCAA and Departmental policies and bylaws. Failure to abide by and/or failure to report any violations could result in reassignment or termination of employment.
Req Number: 09-1698661K

* CRAFT SPECIALIST III-Clyde York 4-H Center- Pay Grade 36, Regular, F/T Performs daily maintenance and repair of all electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems a the center of include welding and metal fabrication. Maintenance records and reports on repairs or servicing. Operates equipment required to perform maintenance functions. A high school degree and six years experience in field or completion of trade school or apprenticeship plus three years of experience. Experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis. Advanced level of maintenance knowledge, painting, framing and metal fabrication. Ability to repair HVAC systems, weld and carpentry skills. Good public relations skills. Valid TN driver's license, required. Knowledge of swimming pool maintenance desired. Ability to cut and remove trees also highly desired. Hours will vary due to events.(Cumberland County)
Req Number: 09-1699361A

CRAFT SUPERVISOR III-Electrical Services- Pay Grade 39, Regular, F/T DOE&Q Valid TN driver's license, CDL license. High school education; completion if trade school or apprenticeship. Ten to fifteen years experience or equivalent in the field with two to five years in the operation, 15 kilovolt underground and overhead distribution systems and completion of trade school or apprenticeship. Ability to operate, install and maintain 15 vilovolt distribution system and related components. Must be able to supervise personnel, provide leadership and train employees in the electrical and high voltage fields. Ability to order materials.
Req Number: 08-1593461K

CRAFTS ASSISTANT II-Electrical Services- Pay Grade 33, $8.86 hr. Unknown, F/T Assists craftsmen in the installation, operation and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment. Valid TN driver's license required. High school education; trade school preferred. Knowledge of basic electricity. Ability to climb ladders, work in confined spaces and under adverse conditions. Ability to bend conduit and pull wire. Ability to use craft tools and equipment.
Req Number: 09-1695561K

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR-Center for Agricultural Food Security and Preparedness- Pay Grade 41, DOE&Q, This position will develop, write and edit material for courses and related presentations in collaboration with subject matter experts and project team members. Provide the lead on the instructional design of all courses. Coordinate with IT Specialist to meet goals of training programs. Monitors participants' course evaluations to determine needed course modifications. Design and conduct six (6) months participant survey program regarding long term learning and course impact. Master's degree and two years in instructional design and course development, required. Experience with working with multi-disciplinary teams is beneficial. Must have advanced knowledge and skills in instructional design and course development. To apply: Send cover letter, resume and three (3) references to: Dr. Sharon Thompson, 2407 River Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919.

CUSTODIAL FOREMAN-Building Services- Pay Grade 33, $8.86 hr. Regular, F/T Supervises and participates in the care, cleaning and general housekeeping of assigned areas. A high school education is required. Valid TN driver's license is also required. Two years experience. Ability to coordinate and participate in the care, cleaning and general housekeeping of assigned areas; ability to make work assignments, review of work of designated personnel and assist in the training of new personnel.
Req Number: 09-1689771K

* DIRECTOR-Baker Center for Public Policy- Pay Grade 46, DOE&Q, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is searching for a dynamic individual with a strong academic record to serve as Director of the Howard H. Baker, Jr. Center for Public Policy. The Center is a leading public policy institute integrating research, education, public programming and archives. The Center hosts public and scholarly programs on a variety of issues of local, regional, national and international significance. The Center engages in innovative educational initiatives to help students of all ages better understand the American political system. These initiatives promote understanding of the responsibilities and rewards of public service and the importance of each citizen's active involvement in the democratic process. The Director has the opportunity to work with Senator Baker, deans and faculty, as well as to partner with Oak Ridge National Laboratories to recruit a Governor's Chair for Energy and Environmental Policy. The Center conducts and promotes research in the papers of Howard Baker and the Modern Political Archives at The University of Tennessee in collaboration with the university libraries. This position reports to the Chancellor of UT, Knoxville. The Director will develop national visibility and an international reputation for the center, a strong research base in public policy and an interdisciplinary academic program in public policy, drawing upon the resources of the university, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Knoxville community and the State of Tennessee. A PhD in an academic discipline related to public policy development or appropriate terminal degree or equivalent experience with a strong record of achievement. The area of policy should be linked to at least one of the areas of emphasis of the Howard H. Baker, Jr. Center for Public Policy, which include Energy and the Environment, Health Care, Media and Civility and Civic Engagement. The successful candidate will demonstrate in understanding of the mission of higher education and scholarship; values public service; have substantial and successful administrative and fiscal management experience; have the ability to interact with a diverse and multicultural student body, faculty and community and be able to balance the needs of various constituencies. Applicants should have strong written and public speaking skills and the capacity to develop a five to ten years vision for the Center. The Knoxville campus of The University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University. The University of Tennessee is seeking leaders with national reputations who value program excellence and have strong connections with national centers in policy formation and application; a demonstrated commitment to international and intercultural awareness and a reputation for academic or policy administrative expertise. Desirable accomplishments include demonstrated success as an innovative and creative leader; demonstrated leadership and achievement in public policy formulation, administration or research; established record of successful fundraising and securing external support of academic or public policy programs and demonstrated publication of articles and other relevant and publicly available documents. Application package by email should include cover letter of interest addressing qualifications, comprehensive curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of five current references (including addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses). A review of applications will begin January 15, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled or an adequate applicant pool is established. Nominations and applications should be sent to: Jan R. Williams, PhD, CPA, Search Committee Chair, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 453 Haslam Business Building, Knoxville, TN 37996-4140. E-mail: jwilli13@utk.edu.

DIRECTOR-Engineering Professional Practice- Pay Grade 44, DOE&Q, The Director is responsible for the continued success and quality of the co-operative and internship programs including student recruitment, faculty relations and development of corporate and industrial sponsors. In addition, the Director is expected to provide dynamic leadership and vision that promote the professional development and academic success of the students through integration of the academic programs with challenging co-op and intern assignments. The support staff for the Office of Professional Practice consists of three full-time employees for whom the Director is responsible for providing supervision, including professional development and training opportunities. Minimum requirements include a Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years experience in working with universities, industries or agencies in program development. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated administrative skills are required. In addition, an understanding of and demonstrated commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action is required. Previous administrative experience in co-operative and/or internships programs is desired. Interested individuals should submit a resume and letter of interest detailing the applicant's specific talents and experience as related to this position plus the names, postal and email addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references. Applications and nominations may be sent to amccarte@utk.edu or to Dr. Richard Bennett; Chair, Director of Engineering Professional Practice Program; The University of Tennessee, College of Engineering, 101 Perkins Hall, Knoxville, TN 37996-2011.

* DIRECTOR-National Defense Business Institute- Pay Grade 45, DOE&Q, This position will be directly responsible to the Executive Director for all business management, development and compliance for all new and current contracts. Will provide business, financial/budgetary counsel and advise and assist in efforts to secure contracts with DoD agencies, private industry and other entities. Will serve as point of contact of NDBI including subcontractors, project directors and faculty; as coordinator for program management plans; and will address strategic level issues related to IDIQ contracts. This position will be an integral participant in developing business operations policy and processes to expand the NDBI business market and contribute to the strategic vision necessary to move NDBI successfully into future markets. A Bachelor's degree and five to ten years progressive experience administering contracts in a university department/college including DoD and other government agencies. Understand and have working experience with General Services Administration. Strong background working in UT processes. A Master's degree or substantial experience preferred. Strong government and defense industry knowledge, show strong ability to think and work strategically while managing several complex projects, display leadership and management skills, have working knowledge of federal, state and university policies, highly desired. To apply: Please submit a letter of interest, resume and three references to: Dave Patterson, 527F Stokely Management Center, College of Business Administration, Knoxville, TN 37996. Or email to Dave Peterson at dpatterson@utk.edu.
Internal Search.

DIRECTOR, FOUNDATION & CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT-Office of Research- Pay Grade 45, This position will lead and manage a new initiative to develop, promote, and cultivate public, corporate, and private foundation funding of research, education/training, and scholarly programs at the University of Tennessee. As part of the Proposal Development Team, the position will assist faculty and programs to identify, connect, and receive funding from corporate and private foundations. The position will also facilitate and support outreach and engagement activities undertaken by the Vice Chancellor and the University Academic Outreach Council including community interactions, company and corporate partnerships, and international collaborations. A Bachelor’s degree is required. Required experience includes: Minimum of three (3) years experience with public, corporate, and private foundation funding activities. Candidates must possess strong verbal and written communication skills; editing experience for various styles and lengths for a variety of audiences; the ability to develop reports and make oral presentations; strong analytical, planning, and decision-making abilities; demonstrated leadership; strong and proven record of teamwork; the ability to prioritize and work independently; and the ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously. An advanced degree is preferred. Experience in grant-writing of proposals is also preferred. Experience working in an academic research setting is highly desired. This position is a Limited Duration Assignment (LDA). To apply, send cover letter, resume and references to: Jane Taylor, Search Coordinator, Office of Research, 1534 White Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-1529 or e-mail to: tayloje@utk.edu.

EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT-Connections for Educational Outreach- Pay Grade 42, DOE&Q, The Educational Consultants of Partnerships for EdExcellence shoulder major responsibilities conducting the professional development activities necessary to meet the terms of the multiple grants/contracts serviced by EdExcellence. Partnerships for EdExcellence has multiple funding sources which mandate the provision of professional development through (a) planning, implementing and evaluating workshops and conferences, (b) providing ongoing training to school districts throughout Tennessee, (c) being a resource on research validated/evidenced based educational practices for the Tennessee State Department of Education, and (d) serving as an external evaluator for federally funded state grants. A Master's degree or equivalent in an Education field (e.g., elementary, secondary, special, etc.) is preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills and organizational skills are required. Working knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel is required. Knowledge of data collection and analysis strategies is also required. Candidates must have a valid TN driver's license and be willing to travel, including overnight trips. Applicants must be knowledgeable of research validated educational practices. Knowledge of positive behavior support is also required. Candidates with experience working with consumers is preferred. Teaching experience is also preferred. Interested candidates may send their resume, cover letter and contact information of three references to sbenner@utk.edu.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER-Facilities Services- Pay Grade 43, DOE&Q, This position will be responsible to design electrical systems for new and renovation projects, make recommendations for and coordinate improvements and maintenance projects. AutoCAD proficiency, work processing, spreadsheet and communication skills. Ability to analyze field problems and recommend action. Must have the proper skill set to be able to move into a supervisory position in the future. Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with all people in the university community including students, visitors, staff, administration and outside consultants. BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university. Five years experience in electrical design and maintenance. Preferably licensed in Tennessee. Preferably with experience in Apply with resume to: James M. Sherrell, Executive KV underground systems, including switching systems. To apply: Submit a resume to: James M. Sherrell, Executive Director, Facilities Services Department, 2233 Volunteer Blvd., The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-3010.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-LEIC- Pay Grade 47, DOE&Q, The Executive Director is responsible for directing the Law Enforcement Innovation Center, including supervising the execution of federal and state grants, currently totaling more that $5M annually and a staff of 17 full-time employees. LEIC provides training and information to over 1,200 public safety professionals from across the US. Master's degree in behavioral or social science (criminal justice, criminology), education, forensic science or related discipline. A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in an executive leadership position, preferably in a public safety or related organization. Senior level experience with a major training component is expected. Position requires experience in training and education of adult learners. Position requires demonstrated ability to build and sustain effective partnerships with public safety organizations from federal, state and local jurisdictions. Position requires extensive travel. Position requires experience in training and education of adult learners with a preference for experience in public safety training. For more information on the position, visit: www.leicexecdir.ips.tennessee.edu. To apply: Submit a resume and cover letter detailing how the applicant s credentials meet the requirement of the position including salary expectations to the LEIC Executive Director Search Committee via email to: karen.holt@tennessee.edu.

EXTENSION AGENT-UT Extension (Jefferson County)- Pay Grade 39, DOE&Q, Bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Science. Minimum of 2.7 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, required. Preference will be given to applicants with a balanced curriculum that includes a minimum level of training in the usual Family and Consumer Sciences discipline. Preference will be given to applicants with a Master's degree, and/or work experience in Family and Consumer Sciences or related field. Apply electronically at: http://www.utextension.utk.edu/employment/.

EXTENSION AGENT-UT Extension (Johnson County)- Pay Grade 39, DOE&Q, Bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Sciences. Preferences will be given to applicants with a balanced curriculum that includes a minimum level of training in the usual Family and Consumer Sciences discipline. Preference will be given to applicants with a Master's degree and/or work experience in family and consumer sciences or related field. Minimum of a 2.7 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. For transfer agent transfer requests, a transfer can be approved if: have been employed with Extension in their current location a minimum of eighteen (18) months; or has been asked to relocate due to staffing plan; has performance rating of satisfactory or above for the previous eighteen (18) months; and training is appropriate for the assignment. Apply electronically at: www.utextension.utk.edu/employment/NewForms.html.

EXTENSION AGENT AND COUNTY DIRECTOR-UT Extension (Union County)- Pay Grade 39, DOE&Q, Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related degree. Preference will be given to applicants with a balanced curriculum comprised of training in economics, animal science, entomology and plant pathology, plant and soil science, forestry, wildlife and fisheries and horticulture. Master's degree in Agriculture or related field. Minimum of a 2.7 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Preference will be given to applicants with work experience in agriculture or related field. Apply at: www.utextension.utk.edu/ employment/NewForms.html.

EXTENSION AGENT I-UT Extension ( Roane County)- Pay Grade 39, DOE&Q, Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences or a field related to Education and/or youth development. Preference will be given to applicants with a balanced curriculum including course work representative of AG or FCS, education and youth development. Preference will be given to applicants with a Master's degree and/or work experience in Agriculture, FCS, Youth Development or a related field. Minimum of 2.7 grade point average on 4.0 scale. Apply electronically at: http://www.utextension.utk.edu/employment/.

EXTENSION AGENT I-UT Extension (Montgomery County)- Pay Grade 39, DOE&Q, Duties include but are not limited to: Develop and maintain an active coalition of Montgomery County agencies, organizations, industries, businesses and individuals to address the nutritional needs of eligible food stamp recipients. Provide leadership for a program of activities, (including planning, developing, coordinating, implementing and evaluating), which meets the needs of all eligible clientele regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, religion or veteran status in Montgomery County. Develop and implement a marketing plan to keep the clientele and public informed about the TNCEP program in Montgomery County. Assume other duties as necessary due to vacancies or as assigned by the County Director or Regional Director. Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences or a field related to Education and/or youth development. Preference will be given to applicants with a balanced curriculum including course work representative of AG or FCS, education and youth development. Preference will be given to applicants with a Master's degree and/or work experience in Agriculture, FCS, Youth Development or a related field. Minimum of 2.7 grade point average on 4.0 scale. Apply electronically at: http://www.utextension.utk.edu/employment/.

EXTENSION AGENT I-UT Extension (Tipton County, TN)- Pay Grade 39, DOE&Q, Bachelor's degree in Agriculture. Master's degree and/or work experience in Agriculture or a related field preferred. Preference will be given to applicants with a balanced curriculum comprised of training in economics, animal science, entomology, plant pathology, plant and soil science and horticulture. Minimum 2.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Duties include: conducting programs for commercial agriculture producers to keep them up-to-date in recommended crop and livestock production practices. Developing and completing chemical recommended weed control demonstrations and other demonstrations for crop and livestock producers. Providing leadership for the Tipton County Integrated Pest Management program. Other responsibilities of the Extension Agent I will be to keep the county office so that it reflects efficiency and pride; support other Extension workers and assist with planning, conducting and evaluating agricultural phases of the county's program. Assist with the Tipton County 4-H programs responsible for training assigned judging teams and assisting with 4-H activities. Perform other duties that may be assigned by the County Director and Regional Director. Apply electronically at: http://www.utextension.utk.edu/employment/

EXTENSION AGENT I-UT Extension (Williamson County)- Pay Grade 38, DOE&Q, The Extension Agent is responsible to the County Extension Director for leadership in planning, implementing, evaluating and reporting the 4_H Youth Development Program and the Agriculture program. Duties include but are not limited to: providing leadership for a program in agriculture that enables the person to provide leadership for a county 4-H agriculture/livestock program in beef, sheep, horse, poultry and related areas of plant and soil science. Assist co-workers in conducting the total Extension program in 4-H Youth Development and adult Agriculture. Activities are to be planned and reported in SUPER, Participate in professional improvement programs and keep up-to-date with changes in the 4-H Youth Development Program and Agriculture. Partner with other agriculture agencies, organizations and businesses well as other staff members to conduct a total program to provide educational information and good public relations. Assume other duties as assigned. A Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences or a field related to Education and/or Youth development. Preference will be given to applicants with a balanced curriculum comprised of training including course work representative of the field of education, agriculture or youth development. Preference will be given to applicants with a Master's degree and work experience in agriculture or related field. It is a requirement of the Williamson County Agricultural Committee and the Williamson County Extension office that the applicant hired reside in Williamson County. Apply electronically at http://www.utextension.utk.edu/employment.

EXTENSION ASSISTANT-Animal Science Extension- Pay Grade 40, DOE&Q, The successful candidate will provide support for and assist Extension Specialists in coordinating, planning and implementing State and Regional, and multi-state Animal Science 4_H programs, contests and shows. Assists with development and delivery of youth (4-H) educational resource materials and programs for youth, youth leaders, coaches, parents and Extension personnel. Act as an information source regarding Animal Science 4-H programs for County Agents, Regional 4-H personnel, volunteer leaders, coaches and parents. Assist in assessment of youth programming needs, the development and delivery of programs to meet those needs, development of assessment tools and post-evaluation of youth programs associated with the position. A BS or MS degree in Animal Sciences or related field. Strong interpersonal and team building skills. Strong communications and organizational skills. Excellent computer skills. Experience and involvement with 4-H and youth related activities are preferred, as is equine background and a willingness to work with other livestock species. To apply: Applicants should submit a letter of application, resume or curriculum vitae, official transcripts and three (3) letters of reference to the contact below.Email submission of documents is preferred, with the exception of transcripts, which must be mailed. Letters of reference should be sent directly by the individuals providing such, must include written signatures and may be scanned and submitted via email or sent in hard copy via regular mail. Please apply to: Dr. Alan Mathew, Professor and Head, Department of Animal Science, 103 McCord Hall, 2640 Morgan Circle Drive, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996-4574, Phone: 865-974-3130, Email: amathew@utk.edu. Screening of applicants will begin November 1, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. This is a two year limited duration position which may be extended pending additional funding.

EXTENSION ASSISTANT-UT Gardens- Pay Grade 40, DOE&Q, This position will provide leadership, plan, coordinate and implement children, youth and adult educational programs and special events. Prepare quarterly/yearly calendar of events for use in press releases and the Garden's website, newsletter and magazine. Plan and implement the garden's master calendar of events, programs, rentals and fees. Work with UTIA's development and marketing offices on sponsorships, press-releases, media relations and marketing of special events and educational programs. Provide leadership in managing special event or educational program registration using the university's SUPER system. conducting evaluation of special events and educational programs. Provide leadership in conducting evaluation of special events and educational programs and summarizing results and preparing wrap-up reports. Contribute to all Gardens publications such as a standing column in the newsletter, magazine and website. Ability to work independently and as part of a team is important. Attention to detail, motivation and troubleshooting skills a must. Bachelor's degree in the related subject matter to the discipline, is required. Two years work experience in alignment with the appointment is preferred. Ability to plan, organize, apply sound judgment, work independently, communicate and collaborate effectively with a staff, students, volunteers and constituents. To apply please submit an application and resume to: http://www.utextension.utk.edu.

EXTENSION PROGRAM ASSISTANT II-Clyde M. York 4-H Center- Pay Grade 34, $9.46 hr. Regular, F/T This position will conduct programs and educational presentations. Provide guidance to youth and adults through program activities. Informs and trains volunteers. Assists with program reports and evaluation. Performs other related duties as required. A high school degree with two to three years office experience is required. Two years of experience equates to one year of post high school education. Valid TN Driver's license required. Computer skills including word processing and keyboarding. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Internet and e-mail. Must be a team player with the ability to work with large groups of children. Strong communication skills needed. A degree in Biology, Education, Environmental Science or related field desired. Previous experience working with children is also desired. Hours will vary due to events.
Req Number: 09-1698351A

EXTENSION PROGRAM ASSISTANT II-UT Extension (Bledsoe County)- Pay Grade 34, $9.46 hr. Regular, P/T (60%) The Program Assistant for 4-H Youth Development is responsible the 4-H Youth Development Agent and Extension Director for planning, implementing, evaluating and reporting all phases of he 4-H Youth Development work to fit into the total County Extension Program. High school diploma, valid TN driver's license and dependable private transportation, (CPR and First Aid Certification a plus). Some college preferred. People skills with both youth and volunteer adult leaders, multi-task, time management, willingness to learn, self motivation and speaking skills and team oriented, required. Pleasant personality and enjoy working with public, meet deadlines of Local, Regional and The University of Tennessee. Be comfortable dealing and planning with the 4-H agent and presenting programs to 4-H classroom. Flexible hours/schedule. Equipments operation of copy machine, digital camera. This is a part-time position as well as a county-funded position.
Departmental Search.
Req Number: 09-1687851A

EXTENSION PROGRAM ASSISTANT II-UT Extension (Cumberland County)- Pay Grade 34, $9.46 hr. Regular, P/T (87.5%) Assists with planning and implementing TNCEP programs such as purchasing groceries, educational supplies. Keep paperwork and schedules up to date. Prepare, assemble and set-up nutrition exhibit and displays. Position requires a minimum of a high school diploma, some college course work preferred. Good organization skills, required. Ability to communicate with TNCEP audiences, children and adults. Computer experience and a current driver's license. Associate's degree preferred. The successful candidate will have the educational skills required for the position and be fully capable of using Microsoft Office, Excel and WordPerfect. Self-starter, needs good scheduling skills and ability to adhere to the schedule. Internet research, and communicate with external agents and agencies via telephone, e-mail, and face-to-face meetings. Must be self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision.
Req Number: 09-1687443A

EXTENSION PROGRAM ASSISTANT II-UT Extension (Greene County)- Pay Grade 36, $9.46 hr. Regular, P/T (75%) Coordinate Adult Nutrition Enrichment Program within Greene County and community resources in primarily low income areas of Greene County. High school graduate or equivalent required. Teaching experience preferred. Some computer skills helpful. Some working knowledge of nutrition. Self starter and active leader. Good oral communication skills. Enjoys working with adults primarily in group settings. Willingness to learn is highly desired.
Req Number: 09-1666451A

EXTENSION PROGRAM ASSISTANT II-UT Extension (Hamilton County)- Pay Grade 34, $9.55 hr. Regular, P/T (75%) Duties include coordinating Youth Nutrition Enrichment Program within the Hamilton County School and community resources, primarily low income areas of Hamilton County. Must have High School diploma or equivalent. Teaching experience preferred. Some computer skills and knowledge of nutrition preferred. Candidates should be self starters and active learners with strong communication skills. Should enjoy working with youth, primarily in group setting.
Req Number: 08-152750442A

EXTENSION PROGRAM ASSISTANT II-UT Extension (Hamilton County)- Pay Grade 34, $9.55 hr. Regular, P/T (82.5%) The program assistant will be responsible for the planning, organizing, implementation and evaluation of research based on nutrition educational programs provided to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligible children and adults. Special attention will be given to qualifying schools and pre-k programs in Hamilton County. Individual will work closely with school principals and assistants, teachers, extension personnel and coalition members. Program Assistant will provide programs and educational materials; collect, record and report in-kind contributions; and record contacts and program activities prior to deadlines. Maintain accurate inventory. A high school diploma or equivalent required. Some college or educational background preferred. Teaching experience and/or working with the school system and/or some child development training preferred. Must be computer proficient. Have basic nutrition knowledge. Good written and verbal communication skills a must. Individual must be self-motivated, demonstrate initiative and work as a "team player". Able to drive to locations throughout Hamilton County and conduct programs.. This is a Grant Funded position. (33 hour week).
Req Number: 09-1698451A

EXTENSION PROGRAM ASSISTANT II-UT Extension (Montgomery County)- Pay Grade 34, $9.46 hr. Regular, F/T Serve as Training Specialist to the Workforce Development Program, (WFD), Directorate of Human Resources. Ability to develop classes, lesson plans, methods of instructions, training aid materials, test and instructional media related to workforce development needs assessments. Ability to manage office functions. Performs other duties as assigned. High school or higher, computer experience. Positive attitude and ability to work with the public. Strong customer service skills, required. Telephone answering skills, set appointments, assist caller/visitors. Ability to operate automated systems with Microsoft Office 2007 and Windows. Required to work IAW Government Holiday and schedules in lieu of State Holliday and schedules.
Req Number: 09-1672351A

EXTENSION PROGRAM ASSISTANT II-UT Extension (Washington County)- Pay Grade 34, $9.46 hr. Regular, P/T (82.5%) The primary duty will be to assist in planning, implementing and conducting programs designed to reach food stamp eligible families, low in come youth/families and individuals to help them become more self-sufficient and effective users of their food sources. Position requires a minimum of a high school diploma. Some college course work preferred. One year experience as a teacher/instructor is required. The successful candidate will have the educational skills required for the position and be fully capable of using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access. PowerPoint), find appropriate related information on the intranet and communicate with external agents and agencies via telephone, email and face-to-face meetings. Must be self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision. Hours include occasional Saturdays.
Req Number: 09-1697751A

EXTENSION SPECIALIST I-Center for Profitable Agriculture- Pay Grade 44, DOE&Q, Master's degree in Agricultural Economics, Marketing, Business Administration or a closely related field or substantial work experience which demonstrates promise in teaching, Extension, and/or service related to the position required. Effective written and verbal communications skills. Excellent computer skills. Experience in or strong understanding of developing and implementing marketing analysis studies and marketing plans. Exper4ience in or strong understanding or value-added agriculture enterprise analysis, development and operation. Ability to develop and implement proactive educational programs. Ability to assess and respond to program needs by clients. Experience and ability to provide effectively leadership to multidisciplinary teams as well as abilities to work and serve as an effective member of program teams. Proficient use and experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Internet (Web, email), etc. Experience in grant proposal writing and development field. Knowledge of agricultural Extension programs and the land-grant mission. Apply electronically at: http://www.utextension.utk.edu/employment/.

FINANCIAL SPECIALIST I-Sponsored Projects Accounting- Pay Grade 39, DOE&Q, Duties and responsibilities are: To review monthly activity for ARRA sponsored projects awards to ensure compliance with university fiscal policies, federal regulations and award financial conditions. Create and maintain WBS elements for restricted and agency funds. This includes the creation and maintenance of gift accounts, grants and contract accounts, centers/chairs of excellence, etc. Perform other financial reviews on sponsored project awards to ensure compliance with university fiscal policies and federal regulations. Monitor WBS elements created in advance of fully executed award agreements. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required. Three to five years in a university setting, or three to five years working for another organization engaged in research contracting or three to five years in a grant or contract agency is also required. Also necessary is experience with computer systems, including spreadsheet software (MS Office); an understanding of accounting terms and accounting principles; use of judgment and reasoning; management/organizational skills; problem solving skills and use of logic. Candidates must demonstrate oral and written communication skills and must be a team player, but able to work independently and unsupervised. Experience with SAP accounting software is highly desired. To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to Carol Malkemus at cmalkemu@utk.edu. This is a limited duration appointment contingent upon funding.

INFORMATION SPECIALIST I-Creative Services- Pay Grade 39, DOE&Q, This position serves as part of the university's web team with primary responsibility for web presence of the College of Arts and Sciences and its associated units. Works on additional projects as required by web team leader. Three+ years experience designing and maintaining web sites and/or working as part of a communications team. BA/BS in Communications or related field. Excellent written and oral communications skills. Knowledge of web standards and emerging technologies. Strong design ability. Ability to think creatively and strategically in the pursuit of stated objectives. Good problem solving and organization skills, required. Experience with Search Engines Optimization and web analytics desired. Experience with MySQL, MSSQL, ASP, PHP. Ability to design for print publications as well. Apply with cover letter, resume and references to: Erik Bledsoe, 91 Communications Building, 1345 Circle Park, Knoxville, TN 37996-0315.
Internal Search.

INFORMATION SPECIALIST I-Creative Services- Pay Grade 39, This position serves as part of the university's web team with primary responsibility for web presence of the College of Law, works on additional projects as required by web team leader. Responsible for coordination, creation, management and dissemination of appropriate content in graphic in the areas described above. Three+ years experience designing and maintaining web sites and/or working as part of a communications team. BA/BS in Communications or related field. Excellent written and oral communications skills. Knowledge of web standards and emerging technologies. Strong design ability. Ability to think creatively and strategically in the pursuit of stated objectives. Good problem solving and organization skills, required. Experience with Search Engines Optimization and web analytics desired. Proficient with MySQL and PHP. Ability to maintain Linux servers, preferred. Apply with cover letter, resume and references to: Erik Bledsoe, 91 Communications Building, 1345 Circle Park, Knoxville, TN 37996-0315.
Internal Search.

INFORMATION SPECIALIST I-Office of Research- Pay Grade 39, DOE&Q, Duties and responsibilities include developing and implementing online (websites, emails and social media) communications strategies that enhance the interaction between the Office of Research and its internal and external audiences and contribute to the branding of The University of Tennessee. Responsibilities also include designing, organizing and maintaining various research related and university-wide websites; providing strategic guidance for modernizing internal communications; compiling and designing biweekly print newsletters; creating other print pieces as needed; promoting UT Knoxville research to external audiences; and developing communication strategies using new media. Bachelor's degree in communications, information science, information technology or other related discipline is required. A minimum of three years experience designing and maintaining complex websites as part of a communications team is required. Also required are; Excellent written and oral communications skills, ability to think creatively and strategically and solve problems, strong attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. Knowledge of web standards and advanced knowledge of web page formatting techniques and graphic design principles is required. Experience with UNIX/Linux server environments, search engine optimization and accessibility techniques and database-driven web applications is preferred. To apply: send cover letter, resume and references to: Jane Taylor, Search Coordinator, Office of Research, 1534 White Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-1529 or e-mail to: tayloje@utk.edu.

INSURANCE SUPERVISOR-Student Health Service- Pay Grade 36, $11.08 hr. Regular, F/T Provides supervision of the graduate and international medical insurance eligibility program. Input referral requires for students eligible for the UT sponsored health insurance. Assists in the evaluation and planning for the UT sponsored health insurance plan. Provides direct supervision of the Medical Insurance Clerk; is responsible for medical billing, claims processing and input. Associate's degree preferred. Bachelor's degree with a minimum of two to three years of experience working with insurance companies or within a medical office environment with medical billing experience stongly preferred. Knowledge of medical billing and coding required. Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills; proficiency in a windows based computer system; proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel; Past experience with a medical software billing system, including electronic claims processing; must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals from many cultures.
Req Number: 09-1680741K

IPS CONSULTANT II, LEGAL-Municipal Technical Advisory Service- Pay Grade 42, DOE&Q, Provides advice and technical assistance primarily to elected and appointed municipal officials. Provides advice and assistance for non-city clients such as elected and staff members of the TN General Assembly, employees of state agencies, staff of the TML and officers of associations for municipal officials. Maintains an area (or areas) of specialization and serves as the in-house expert to MTAS staff in that area. Develops and instructs multiple training courses. Researches, drafts and instructs multiple training courses. Researches, drafts and maintains legal publications on critical issues that are geared to various reader levels of legal sophistication and managerial experience. Requires a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree and admission to the Tennessee Bar. Up to two years experience in the field of government law or related private law experience is preferred. Prefer experience in municipal or state government with Tennessee relevant experience. Apply with cover letter and resume to: Legal Consultant Search, Attn: Teresa Davis, The University of Tennessee, MTAS, 600 Henley Street, Suite 120, Knoxville, TN 37996-4105.

IPS CONSULTANT III, MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT-MTAS- Pay Grade 43, DOE&Q, Located in Knoxville, this position provides professional advice and technical assistance primarily to elected and appointed municipal officials. Provides advice and assistance for non-city clients such as elected and staff members of the Tennessee General Assembly, employees of state agencies, staff of the Tennessee Municipal League and officers of associations of municipal officials. Develops and instructs multiple training courses for city officials. Researches, drafts and maintains publications on critical issues that are geared to various reader levels of legal sophistication and managerial experience. This position requires a Master's Degree in Public Administration or equivalent degree and at least five years employment in local government and including three years as a city manager or six years as an assistant manager. Preference is given to experience as a city manager or assistant city manager with a minimum of 10,000 in population. Knowledge and understanding of the problems faced by city officials is required. Position requires independent planning and processing of projects, questions, training, etc. A high level of cognitive or intuitive skills is necessary to fully understand, design and implement successful solutions to municipal problems. To apply: Submit a letter of application and resume to: Municipal Management Consultant Search, UT-MTAS; 120 Conference Center Building, Knoxville, TN 4105 or email to: teresa.davis@tennessee.edu. Position will be open until filled.

IT ADMINISTRATOR II-Computer Services Systems- Pay Grade 39, DOE&Q, This position is to support and maintain critical campus network server systems and computer workstations at the University including the application of security patches including the applications running on servers, maintaining user accounts and printers and customer service. This position completes research, testing and implementation of new server systems and applications as needed by the University community. This position is directly responsible for the network servers used 24 X 7 by the University community and the greater Knoxville community as a whole. The IT Administrator II will participate in all aspects of operations and maintenance of VMware ESX 3.5 and vCenter. The IT Administrator II will consistently provide timely and realistic project estimates to the manager of Systems Technical Services and support that position in ensuring all services are customer driven. This position will conduct research into software application products in support of development and production environments. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field OR at least five years related experience in information technology focused on systems management. Experience with design, development and deployment of VMware strategies is required. Good leadership skills, organizational and planning skills, analytical and problem resolution skills and communication skills are required. Hands-on expertise in more than one user computer operating system such as Windows 2000/2003 server, Solaris, Linux, etc. Windows and Windows infrastructure skills (Windows Server 2003, Windows XP and Windows Vista are essential; Windows Server 2008 would be useful). Experience and basic understanding of common networking methodologies and protocols such as DNS/DHCP and TCP/IP routing is required. Prefer candidates with the knowledge and ability to do command line and VB scripting, as well as experience in system administration/management and systems monitoring/capacity planning tools. Prefer candidates with experience installing, configuring and securing common server applications such as web servers and database servers. Working knowledge of the current IT Infrastructure for VMware ESX 3.5 and vCenter as well as current technology trends is desired. To apply, submit cover letter, resume and three references electronically to: itjobs@utk.edu.

IT ADMINISTRATOR II-Computer Systems Services- Pay Grade 40, DOE&Q, This position supports the Office of Information Technology research computing program. This position provides technical support and expertise for all high performance computing (HPC) program operations. This involves the design and administration of large distributed computational resources. This position is directly responsible for the research HPC systems used 24 X 7 by the University community. The IT Administrator II is responsible for support to operational environments for various types of software programs in efficiently and effectively supporting business objectives. The IT Administrator will provide system administrative functions necessary to provide a stable HPC environment for the University. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field OR at least five years of related experience in information technology focused on systems management is required. Also required are: strong Linux system administration skills (DHCP, DNS, Apache, PXE, NFS, NIS), knowledge of best practices for hardware/operating system configuration management, hardening techniques and patch management. Good leadership abilities, organizational and planning skills, analytical and problem resolution abilities and communication skills are required. Experience in providing customer support is necessary. Hand on expertise in more than one user computer operation system such as Windows 2000/2003 sever, Solaris, Linux, etc. is required. Experience and basic understanding of common networking methodologies and protocols such as DNS/DHCP and TCP/IP routing is required. Preferred qualifications are: At least two (2) years IT related experience in the administration of large distributed cluster systems; experience in designing and administering large Linux computing and storage cluster systems; experience with high performance computing techniques (MPI, data parallelization, Monte-Carlo); experience programming in C, C++, Fortran, Perl or shell scripting; experience with configuration of Ethernet and Infiniband networking; experience with administration of Sun Grid Engine or other batch-queue system; and experience with design, development and deployment of HPC strategies. To apply, applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and three references to: Itjobs@tennessee.edu.

IT ADMINISTRATOR II-Computer Systems Services- Pay Grade 39, DOE&Q, This position is to support and maintain critical campus and university-wide database instances and specific applications for the University. This includes but is not limited to, troubleshooting relational database management systems, installation and upgrading complex database applications and business systems and supporting Oracle databases on multiple operating systems. This position is directly responsible for the database planning, design and management for the University community on a 24 X 7 support schedule. The IT Administrator II will participate in all aspects of operations and maintenance of multiple relational database management systems. This position will maintain knowledge of technology trends relating to database applications in the business workplace. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field OR at least five years of related experience in information technology focused on database management is required. This position requires hands-on experience installing, upgrading and troubleshooting Relational database management systems and experience with installation and upgrading complex database applications and business systems. Good database troubleshooting skills and hands-on experience with database back-ups and restoration is required. Experience supporting databases on multiple operating systems, preferably Linux, AIX as well as Windows is necessary. Good leadership skills, organizational and planning ability, analytical and problem resolution skills and communication skills, including experience in providing customer support are necessary. Experience with Oracle Relational Database Management Systems (Versions 10 and 11g) is preferred. Experience with Banner or SAP Netweaver database applications and business systems is desired. Hands-on experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager and SQL tuning is also desired. Experience with Oracle Tools such as SQL* Plus and Pl/SQL is preferred. Experience with maintaining/troubleshooting SAP ABAP environment and SAP Java environments is also preferred . Experience with BR* tools for SAP, SAP Solution Manager, ECC 6.0, Enterprise Portal 7.0, SAP trace tools, SAP Enhancement Pack Installer and performance tuning skills in SAP ABAP and Java environments is also desired. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and references to: Itjobs@utk.edu.

* IT ADMINISTRATOR II-Library- Pay Grade 40, DOE&Q, The University of Tennessee Libraries seeks a Development Programmer (IT Administrator II) to join the Library Technology Services department. The ideal candidate will be a creative problem-solver able to work independently and collaboratively with other library programmers, librarians and staff to enhance virtual access to library resources in such diverse areas as mobile computing, media streaming and web-based information technologies. The Development Programmer will help create specifications for, design, develop, test, document and implement new computer programs and information systems as well as modify, enhance and extend existing computer programs and information systems through original programming and the integration of commercial and open source applications. The Knoxville campus of The University of Tennessee is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science; OR a Bachelor's degree and two (2) years related work experience is required. Several years of programming experience in languages such as JavaScript, PHP, SQL, Python, C, C++ or Objective-C is required. Demonstrated experience with Unix and Mac server environments is also required. Experience or knowledge of mobile device computing environments is necessary for this position. Ability to interact professionally with faculty librarians, technical staff and library users is also necessary. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. A graduate degree in computer science or related field is desired. Experience with mobile device application development; especially with the Cocoa Touch API for the Iphone is desired. Experience working in libraries or higher education environments is desired. Experience or knowledge of browser extensions is preferred. Additional information about this position and the UT community is available at http://www.lib.utk.edu/employ/exempt/ITAdminII.html. To apply: Please send a cover letter addressing the above qualifications, a current resume and the names and contact information of three recent references to: Elizabeth Greene, Library Personnel & Procurement, 1015 Volunteer Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37996-1000. Application materials may be sent via email attachment to ejgreene@utk.edu. Review of applications will begin November 30, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled. This is a two year position that will start in January 2010.

IT ADMINISTRATOR III-Network- Pay Grade 41, DOE&Q, This position is to support and maintain critical campus and university-wide database instances and specific applications for the University. This includes but is not limited to: troubleshooting relational database management systems, installation and upgrading complex database applications and business systems, and supporting Oracle databases on multiple operating systems. This position is directly responsible for the database planning, design and management for the University community on a 24 X 7 support schedule. The IT Administrator III will participate in all aspects of operations and maintenance of multiple relational database management systems. This position will maintain knowledge of technology trends relating to database applications in the business workplace. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field OR at least five years of related experience in information technology focused on database management is required. Required skills are: hands-on experience installing, upgrading and troubleshooting relational database management systems and experience with installation and upgrading complex database applications and business systems. Good database troubleshooting skills and hands-on experience with database back-ups and restoration is required. Experience supporting databases on multiple operating systems, preferably Linux, AIX as well as Windows is necessary. Good leadership abilities, organizational and planning skills, analytical and problem resolution abilities and communication skills, including experience in providing customer support are necessary. Preferred qualifications are: experience with Oracle Relational Database Management Systems (Versions 10 and 11g), experience with Banner or SAP Netweaver database applications and business systems, and hands-on experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager and SQL tuning, experience with Oracle Tools such as SQL* Plus and Pl/SQL. Experience with maintaining/troubleshooting SAP ABAP environment and SAP Java environment and experience with BR* tools for SAP, SAP Solution Manager, ECC 6.0, Enterprise Portal 7.0, SAP trace tools, SAP Enhancement Pack Installer and performance tuning skills in SAP ABAP and Java environments are also desired. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume and references to: Itjobs@utk.edu.

IT ANALYST III-Business Administration- Pay Grade 41, DOE&Q, Bachelor's degree in information systems/management or computer science and three or more years of application development experience with multiple database environments and multiple application development languages. The degree requirement may be waived if applicant demonstrates special skills or a combination of education and work experience in relevant environments. Ability to design, code, test, implement and document web application solutions. Knowledge and experience in creating and maintaining complex web based applications. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to work independently and lead projects, required. MS Visual Studio (.net); Java; Ajax; Cold Fusion; Php preferred. Experience with SQL Server and at least one other of the following database environments: Oracle, MySQL, DB2. Ability to adapt application support experience from one development/database environment to other environments. Experience using XML or Web Services; experience working in an academic setting. To apply: Please submit a cover letter, a resume, a minimum of three letters of reference, and the URL's or disk showing samples of completed projects. Submissions may be on paper or digital forms. Send all materials to: College of Business Administration. 772A Stokely Management Center, 916 Volunteer Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37996-0570. Attn: Ramsey Valentine, Search Committee Chair. Email: ramseyv@utk.edu.

IT MANAGER-Communications and Collaboration Team- Pay Grade 45, DOE&Q, The Manager of Communications and Collaboration (C&C) Group functions as the leader of a diverse staff responsible for providing technical support for various enterprise C&C services including computer hardware, operating systems, systems software, storage solutions and backup solutions. These services support critical functions of the University. Responsible for assisting in the design, delivery, support and improvement of the messaging environment, which includes Exchange, LCS, Blackberry and Email archive. Provide system administrative functions necessary to ensure a stable communications and collaboration environment for the university. Lead and implement practices and procedures while developing employees consistent with the overarching strategic plan. Evaluation of the structure and plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group as well as providing individuals with professional and personal growth with the emphasis on opportunities of individuals. Provide effective services that meet customer requirements and deadlines. A Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or at least ten years of related experience in information technology focused on systems management. A minimum of 10 years IT related experience, with at least 5 years in Windows systems management is required. Must have in depth expertise in providing management of highly technical staff and team management and development. Experience with design, development and deployment of messaging strategies is necessary. This position requires excellent leadership, organizational and planning, analytical and problem resolution, customer service, and communication skills. This position requires hands on expertise in multiple user computer operating systems such as Windows 2000/2003 server, Solaris, Linux, etc. Experience with products providing the capability to operate multiple applications utilizing multi-processor technologies, shared storage (NAS, SAN, DAS), and central back-up is required. Working knowledge of Active Directory, LDAP, internet/intranet networking, and SQL server is necessary. Must have experience with maintenance support for Live Communication Server (LCS/OCS), Rights Management Services (RMS), and a large, complex, SharePoint Portal. Prefer scripting experience in a Windows-based environments. Experience with strict change control procedures in regulated environments governed by ITIL standards is preferred. Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager experience preferred. Microsoft System Center Operations Manager experience also preferred. Candidates may submit a cover letter, resume and references to ITjobs@tennessee.edu.

IT MANAGER-OIT Customer Technology Support- Pay Grade 44, DOE&Q, This position functions as the leader of a diverse staff that are responsible for providing IT support to university students, staff, faculty, affiliates and perspective students and their parents regarding access to and use of technology. This position reports to the Executive Director of the Office of Information Technology (OIT) Support organization. Specifically, job responsibilities encompass management of the OIT Help Desk, which serves as a centralized source of information and service for the computer and network resources managed by OIT; management of the Student Computer Support Center which offers Lan and Desktop support to students; management of the campus operators; oversight of the OIT Case Management System, and management of the Incident Management process. This position is also responsible for evaluating the performance of his/her staff and making recommendations related to staff compensation and professional development. Requirements are: At least five years experience of directly related experience and a Bachelor's degree. This position requires excellent leadership, organizational and planning skills, analytical and problem resolution, customer service and communication skills. Supervisory experience is required. Knowledge of Help Desk best practices is required. Experience with a ticketing management system, such as Remedy, is highly desirable. Certification and/or familiarity with ITIL Standards are preferred. To apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume and three (3) references electronically to: itjobs@utk.edu.

IT MANAGER-OIT Educational Technology- Pay Grade 45, DOE&Q, The Manager of the Software Quality Assurance (SQA) and Production Support group is responsible for the following functions related to enterprise applications developed and implemented by the Office of Information Technology: Definition and enforcement of quality assurance processes, testing and review required for software release to production, evaluation and implementation of tools for automating quality assurance processes, providing in-depth (tier 2) technical support to users of production systems, and performing scheduled or otherwise routine production support tasks. The software implemented by the Office of Information Technology varies in scope from department-level instructional support applications to large scale mission-critical ERP systems. The mission of the SQA and Production Support group is to plan and execute verification processes that ensure data accuracy and integrity and assess system reliability. The Manager of SQA and Production Support is responsible for coordinating and prioritizing staff assignments to (1) projects requiring verification and test and (2) systems requiring ongoing production support. In addition to developing and implementing procedures for applying industry best practices to OIT development activities, this position includes planning QA process implementation and training for all software development staff. The SQA function includes collecting quantitative metrics for measuring process effectiveness and formulation of process improvement initiatives. The manager of SQA and Production Support directs and monitors staff execution of verification and support tasks, to ensure use of sound technical methods, as well as compliance with established quality standards. This position is also responsible for evaluating the performance of his/her staff and making recommendations related to staff compensation and professional development. Education requirements include a Masters Degree in computer science or engineering or equivalent experience. Relevant management experience is a requirement. Specific experience with implementation of software quality processes and software verification methods is a strong preference. For consideration, send cover letter, resume and three references electronically to: itjobs@utk.edu.

IT SPECIALIST II-Center for Agricultural Food Security and Preparedness- Pay Grade 39, DOE&Q, This position will be responsible for the coordination, development and maintenance of CAFSP's online training programs and website design and maintenance. This position will implement an IT system to be used as a learning management system for development and deployment of several e-learning programs. This position will create on-site programming into online courseware. They will be responsible for the design, development and implementation of traditional and non-traditional course components, courses, evaluation strategies and instruments related to teach/learning and curricula that directly correspond to the successful delivery of online programming. Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred in Instructional Design, Adult Learning, Online Training or related field. Two years minimum, prefer three years developing, managing and maintaining training modules. Significantly measureable experience developing websites and other types of multi-media applications. Preferred qualifications include knowledge in design and development of online learning content using XML, HTML and JavaScript programming, proficiently using Adobe Flash CS3, Dreamweaver CS3, Sound booth CS3, Acrobat Professional, Adobe Captivate 4, Articulate Studio 2009 Professional and Fireworks CS3. Additionally, they should be able to perform technical writing and editing relating to online course materials and "teaching aids", appealing to the demographic audience the online instruction will reach, utilizing valid instructional design theoretical models. To apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and three (3) references to: Dr. Sharon Thompson, 2407 River Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996.

IT SPECIALIST III-Chemistry- Pay Grade 41, Position is responsible for the development of graphical user interfaces and web interfaces. Responsible for the development of simulation and modeling libraries. The candidate will work on all aspects of the life-cycle of a software project, including requirements gathering, design and testing. BS in computer science, math, physics or a related field. At least two years of experience in the development of production-quality software using Python or C/C++. Position located at NIST in Gaithersburg, MD. To apply: Submit your resume to: Dr. Mathieu Doucet, NIST Center for Neutron Research, 100 Bureau Drive, Stop 6102, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-6102 or email: mdoucet@utk.edu

LABORATORY SECTION CHIEF III-Pathobiology- Pay Grade 40, Regular, F/T DOE&QThis position is responsible for the technical and administrative supervision of five (5) laboratory units (Hematology, Hemostasis, Urinalysis, Chemistry, Cytologic preparation); reviews and approves standard testing of clinical specimens and other laboratory operations; responsible for hiring, training, evaluation all staff; approves leave requests; signs time sheets; implements laboratory policies; performs administrative duties; performs periodic cost analysis; recommends fee increases; evaluates new equipment for possible purchase; teaches orientation for senior students and new interns and residents; participates in teaching Clinical Pathology labs to veterinary students; provides CE seminars as needed in urinalysis and in mammalian and avian hematology; other related tasks. A Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field with completion of accredited medical technology program or equivalent experience/education; must be certified as a medical technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathology in all areas of the clinical laboratory; five (5) years experience in diagnostic lab; supervisory experience or training; good organizational skills and oral/written communication skills required. Preferred qualification: veterinary experience.
Departmental Search.
Req Number: 09-169460551A

LICENSING ASSOCIATE-UT Research Corporation- Pay Grade 45, DOE&Q, This position will provide appropriate and timely continuing education (outreach and training) to the university research community regarding applicable policies, practices and laws related to intellectual property generation, disclosure, protection, management and marketing. Monitor the assigned segment of the ongoing comprehensive institutional research program to anticipate potential intellectual property that may be generated and to encourage timely disclosure of inventions and discoveries. Will work with faculty/staff/student inventors to develop and submit a proper and timely disclosure document, to develop a non-confidential description of the technology that can be used for publicity and advertising purposes and to gain a clear understanding of the inventor's assessment of the commercial potential. An advanced degree, preferably the PhD or similar appropriate terminal degree, in life sciences with heavy emphasis on biotechnology. Will also consider advanced degree holders in chemistry or biomedical engineering. Familiarity with or experience in intellectual property management and technology transfer, required. Preferred qualifications are experience in technology evaluation and marketing plan development; familiarity with or experience in patent prosecution and applicable law; experience in the development and application of emerging technologies as embodied in new and commercially viable services and/or products. To apply: Submit a cover letter and detailed resume with references to: Dr. John A. Hopkins, UT Research Foundation, 211 Conference Center Building, 600 Henley Street, Knoxville, TN 37996-4122.

MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST-Enrollment Services/Registrar- Pay Grade 38, DOE&Q, Assist the Office of the University Registrar with the implementation of Banner, the new student information system. Build Banner tables, data entry and verification. Attend team meetings and problem solve student information issues and shadow registrars serving as a back-up for day to day operations. Bachelor's degree preferred. Candidates must have data entry skills, ability to review, edit and verify data and processes in a student information system and experience with Microsoft Office, required. Candidates should have experience in a university setting with an understanding of University academic policies, procedures and curriculum. Other comparable administrative or professional experience is considered. Candidates must have a high level of comfort with computer software and student information computing, highly desired. Apply with cover letter, resume and references to: Charlene Ingle, 209 Student Services Bldg., 1331 Circle Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-0210. This position is term and does not come with benefits.

MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST-Enrollment Services/Registrar- Pay Grade 38, DOE&Q, Assist the Office of the University Registrar with the implementation of Banner, the new student information system. Build Banner tables, data entry and verification. Attend team meetings and problem solve student information issues and shadow registrars serving as a back-up for day to day operations. Bachelor's degree preferred. Candidates must have data entry skills, ability to review, edit and verify data and processes in a student information system and experience with Microsoft Office, required. Candidates should have experience in a university setting with an understanding of University academic policies, procedures and curriculum. Other comparable administrative or professional experience is considered. Candidates must have a high level of comfort with computer software and student information computing, highly desired. Apply with cover letter, resume and references to: Charlene Ingle, 209 Student Services Bldg., 1331 Circle Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-0210. This is a part-time, 50% position. This position is also term and does not come with benefits.

* MEDIA SPECIALIST III-Video & Photography Center- Pay Grade 37, Regular, F/T This position will write, produce, videotape and edit video segments utilizing analog, digital and HDTV tape and solid state media. Required to contact The University of Tennessee personnel and schedule these shoots. Quick turnaround will be required. Other duties include working as a studio camera operator and grip for field production for other Producers. Weekend work will be required during football/basketball season. An Associate degree required. Ability to analyze a story and write the script. Must be able to videotape in a handheld manner and from a tripod. Requires familiarity with various video compression software packages and the ability to produce segments for streaming media and the internet. BS is preferred in video production or related field. Minimum of one year video production experience and/or TV station news experience preferred. Limited duration appointment
Req Number: 09-1699851S

OMBUDSPERSON-Chancellor's Office- Pay Grade 44, DOE&Q, The successful candidate will have a PhD or other terminal degree. Additionally, the candidate must have excellent negotiation, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, and be able to facilitate an informal mediation process. The successful candidate must have a record of successfully collaborating with individuals at all levels of an organization, as well as with people of diverse cultures and backgrounds. The candidate must have at least five years of relevant job experience. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in higher education and understand multiple aspects of university life, operations, and governance. Further, the candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and the capacity to gather and analyze information, and as necessary, help the inquirer develop appropriate options and action. Current tenured faculty will be allowed to retain tenure status. The position of Ombudsperson reports to the Chancellor and will serve as a neutral and impartial dispute resolution practitioner whose major function is to provide confidential and information assistance to faculty and staff consistent with State and Federal laws. The ombudsperson assists faculty and staff in problem-solving and conflict resolution such as a dispute with a supervisor or a conflict between employees, by listening impartially and supportively, offering resources and information, and helping people develop options. To apply: Send a resume and cover letter describing your qualifications for this position. Also include examples of how your experience and credentials fit the job requirements. Send your resume or questions to Dr. David A. Patterson, 224 Henson Hall, Knoxville, TN 37996 or email to: dpatter2@utk.edu.. Applications received by September 9th will receive first consideration. Subject line should read: OMBUDSPERSON APPLICATION.

ORNL RESEARCH SCIENTIST I-Joint Institute for Computational Science- Pay Grade 45, DOE&Q, This position will work on developing petascale numerical simulation tools for combustion in a NSF funded project with five other participating institutions. This position overlaps combustion science and high performance computing. This will involve developing scalable parallel simulation software for massively parallel high performance computers. A PhD in mechanical/aerospace engineering or computer science or other closely related discipline. Applicant should have graduated within the last two years. Good programming skills with expertise in Fortran, C and Unix environment. A strong interest in modeling and simulation of combustion and HPC technology is necessary. The candidate is expected to be self-motivated, creative and a fast learner. Apply with resume to: Norma Manning, JICS, ORNL, P.O. Box 2008, Bldg. 5100MS 6173, Oak Ridge, TN 37831.

PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER-Parking Control- Pay Grade 32, $8.22 hr. Term, P/T (50%) A through knowledge and understanding of parking policies and regulations is required. In addition, enforcement officers must have a thorough knowledge of the physical layout of campus as well as the functions of each department and their locations. They must have excellent customer skills and be able to independently handle a situation with an irate customer without escalating the conflict. High school diploma or equivalent required. Basic computer training is essential for this position since citations are issued with handheld computers. This person will work independently without consistent direct supervision. They must be responsible to the needs of the University community and parking employees. Person must be able to interact with a diverse group of individuals. Must be able to read, write and record information accurately. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally both in person and with two-way radio. Excellent problem solving skills are needed to appropriately enforce parking regulations in unique circumstances. Computer skills for teaching operation of hand held citation computers. TDL with proper endorsements. Be able to work variable schedule when needed.
Req Number: 08-1630772K

* PILOT-UT Flight Operations- Pay Grade 43, DOE&Q, The pilot position is responsible for transporting passengers, mail, freight or for other purposes. Reviews information to ascertain factors such as load weight, fuel supply, weather conditions and flight route and schedule. Pilots airplane to destination adhering to flight plan and regulations and procedures of federal government, university and airport. Logs in information, such as time in flight, altitude flown and fuel consumption. Performs other related duties as required. Minimum requirements for this position are: FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Second Class Medical, 5,000 Total flight hours. 2,000 multi-engine turbine flight hours, 500 hours as Pilot-in-Command in a King Air 200 or larger aircraft with 100 flight hours flown in the past year. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and an excellent safety record. Corporate or charter flight experience in a crew environment with recent experience in EFIS & FMS equipped aircraft. Preferred qualifications are: Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. King Air 350 Type-Rating with 300 hours as PIC. BS or BA degree. To apply: Submit a cover letter addressing qualifications, resume and three letters of reference with complete contact information. Submit information to: Michael Di Lulio, Chief Pilot, The University of Tennessee, 2421 E. General Aviation Drive, Suite C, Alcoa, TN 37701.

POLICE OFFICER I-Police Control- Pay Grade 33, Regular, F/T DOE&Q This position will patrol University properties, secure buildings, enforce state and city ordinances and interact with faculty, staff and community organizations. TN driver's license required. High school diploma or equivalent is also required. . Must be able to pass physical and psychological examination and qualify with firearms. Must be able to certify as Officer in the State of Tennessee after ten (10) weeks of training school and upon graduating from the school.
Req Number: 09-1697072K

POLICE OFFICER II-Police Control- Pay Grade 34, Regular, F/T DOE&Q This position will patrol University properties, secure buildings, enforce state and city ordinances and interact with faculty, staff and community organizations. High school diploma or equivalent is required. TN drivers license also required. Must be able to pass physical exam and psychological examinations and qualify with firearms. Must be able to qualify as an officer in the State of Tennessee after 10 weeks training school and upon graduation from the school.
Req Number: 09-1697172K

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-BCMB- Pay Grade , DOE&Q, Primary duties will include conducting research on ethylene signal transduction using a combination of molecular biology, biochemistry, and physiology. Additional duties include helping to supervise research in the lab including undergraduates conducting independent research projects. The successful applicant is expected to be self-motivated and demonstrate a high degree of research productivity. Candidates must possess a PhD in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or related field and be familiar with techniques such as: PCR, RT-PCR, genetic crosses and genotyping of plants, primer design, site-directed mutagenesis, cloning and sub-cloning , transformation of plant and yeast. Candidates must be able to work well in a collaborative environment and have excellent oral and written English language communication skills. Familiarity with protein purification methods and analyses a plus. Apply to Brad Binder, Assistant Professor, Department of BCMB via email to bbinder@utk.edu. Limited Duration Appointment.

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-BCMB- Pay Grade , DOE&Q, This position will study enzyme-antibiotic complexes of aminoglycoside antibiotics and the enzymes that modify these antibiotics by using spectroscopic techniques, isothermal titration calorimetry, NMR and other biophysical/biochemical approaches. PhD in biochemistry, chemistry or physics is required. Candidates are expected to have a strong biophysical/biochemical background with experience in spectroscopic techniques, particularly NMR. Apply to Engin Serpersu at serpersu@utk.edu.

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-BCMB- Pay Grade , DOE&Q, The NSF and DOE-funded project will combine genome-scale analysis and molecular biochemistry to elucidate how gene regulation at the level of translation contributes to Arabidopsis growth and development. Applicants must have a PhD in molecular genetics or plant sciences. A solid record of productivity, and good communication skills is preferred. As evident from our publications, experience with Arabidopsis genetics, RNA biology, and bioinformatics are additional assets. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Apply to Angela Gilley at agilley@utk.edu.

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering- Pay Grade , DOE&Q, Ph.D. in Chemical/Biomolecular Engineering required. Knowledge of nano and micro-structured materials. Apply with cover letter, resume and references to: Dr. Bamin Khomami, 419 Dougherty Hall, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Knoxville, TN 37996.

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-Civil and Environment Engineering- Pay Grade , DOE&Q, This position will develop suitable synthesis and characterization techniques for microwave based polymeric composities and cellular solide. PhD in Civil Engineering or Materials Science Engineering required. A strong background in polymer science and engineering and fiber characterization is preferred. Apply to dpenumad@utk.edu.
Departmental Search.

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-Earth and Planetary Sciences- Pay Grade , DOE&Q, PhD in geology or closely related science, required. Experience in remote sensing of fluvial landforms. To apply: Submit a resume, cover letter and complete information of three professional references to: Dr. Devon Burr,The University of Tennessee, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Knoxville, TN 37996-1410.

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-Earth and Planetary Sciences- Pay Grade , DOE&Q, Post-Doc will be responsible for Geophysics-Scientific research on contaminated soils using time-lapse surface geophysical methods. PhD in Geology or Geophysics; experience with electrical or electromagnet techniques, required. Electrical resistivity technique experience. To apply: Submit a resume, cover letter and complete information of three professional references to Dr. Greg Baker, The University of Tennessee, Earth & Planetary Sciences, Knoxville, TN 37996-1410.

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-MABE- Pay Grade , DOE&Q, PhD in Physics, Mathematics or Control Theory. Zero to two years experience desired. Successful candidate is expected to work in Optics and Nanoparticle-enhanced imaging and biosystem control and biomimetics. Send cover letter, curriculum vitae and selected publications to: Dr. Zhili Zhang (zzhang24@utk.edu) and Dr. Mingjun Zhang (mjzhang@utk.edu). The University of Tennessee, Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering Department, 414 Dougherty Building, 1512 Middle Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-2210.

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-MABE- Pay Grade , DOE&Q, PhD in Mathematics, Physical or Engineering Sciences is required. Zero to two years experience desired. Successful candidate is expected to work on bio-inspired control theory or molecular imaging. Send cover letter, curriculum vitae and selected publications to: Dr. Mingjun Zhang (mjzhang@utk.edu). The University of Tennessee, Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering Department, 414 Dougherty Building, 1512 Middle Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-2210.

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-MABE- Pay Grade , DOE&Q, PhD in physics, mathematics or engineering with a focus on dynamics and control is required. Up to two years experience, bifurcation analysis, preferred. To apply: Send cover letter and curriculum vitae to: Dr. Xiaopeng Zhao (xzhao9@utk.edu), The University of Tennessee, Mechanical, Aerospace and Biomedical Engineering Department, 313 Perkins Hall, Knoxville, TN 37996-2030.

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-MABE- Pay Grade , DOE&Q, 50% Part-time Term position. This position will support research projects at the Nano Bio-systems and Bio-mimetics lab including cell culture, lab instrumentation operation and any daily routine lab work. PhD in Life Sciences, two to three years laboratory experience in biology or chemistry, strong team work skills and an interest in nanobiotechnology is required. Must be fluent in cell culture and basic wet chemistry instruments. Experience in AFM and Laser Scanning Confocal Microscopy is a big plus. Lab experience with cell culture is highly desired. To apply: Submit a resume, references and a letter of application to: Dr. Mingjun Zhang, (mjzhang@utk.edu) MABE Department, 414 Dougherty, Knoxville, TN 37996-2210.

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-Materials Science and Engineering- Pay Grade , DOE&Q, A PhD. Degree in materials and mechanics or related fields is required. Extensive experience in finite element simulation is needed. To apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and references to: Dr. Yanfei Gao, The University of Tennessee, Materials Science & Engineering, 323 Dougherty Engineering Building, 1512 Middle Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-2200.

* POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-Microbiology- Pay Grade , DOE&Q, An opportunity exists to work on National Science Foundation funded studies focusing on the use of proteomics to understanding cyanobacterial ecology and proliferation. The successful candidate will work with faculty at the University of Tennessee and staff scientists at the Oak Ridge National Lab, employing non-targeted, shotgun mass spectrometry-based proteomics to examine lab strains as well as natural samples (metaproteomics). A PhD in microbiology, biochemistry or comparable field, evidence of academic scholarship via publications is required. An understanding of proteomic processes is necessary. Experience with microbial communities, especially harmful algal blooms, would be a great asset. Apply to Rachelle Allen with cover letter and CV at M409 Walters Life Sciences Building, Knoxville, TN 37996.

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-Nuclear Engineering- Pay Grade , DOE&Q, The successful candidate must have a PhD in Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Chemistry, Nuclear Engineering or a closely related field with a strong background in experimental science and engineering. The ability to perform research and development in a collaborative environment is required, including excellent oral and written communication skills. A significant component of the research that will be carried out at the nearby Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and/or the Y-12 National Security Complex (Y-12), and the candidate will have to meet access requirements for ORNL and/or Y-12. Strong programming skills and familiarity with computer/instrument interfaces are important. Demonstrated experience with experimental studies involving RN materials is highly desired. It is desired that the candidate will have familiarity with, as well as theoretical understanding of, gamma-ray, neutron and charged particle detection and measurement. Mass spectrometry experience for RN measurement (e.g., mass spectrometry as applied to isotope science) is also desired. Good human relations and communications skills are requisite. THE POSITIONS INVOLVE ADVANCED RESEARCH IN RADIOACTIVE/NUCLEAR (RN) MATERIALS DETECTION, TRACKIING, MEASUREMENT AND FORENSICS. Six positions are available. To apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to: Dr. Howard Hall, Pasqua Nuclear Engineering Building, 1004 Estabrook Road, 315 Pasqua, Knoxville, TN 37996-2300.

* POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-Nuclear Engineering- Pay Grade , DOE&Q, This position will involve simulations, design, construction and characterization of advanced detectors for detection, imaging and characterization of nuclear materials using fast time correlated measurements with neutrons and gamma rays. This position will involve a component of research that will be carried out at the nearby Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The successful candidate must have a PhD in Physics or Nuclear Engineering with a strong background in experimental research involving the detection and characterization of ionizing radiation. The candidate must have experience in radiation transport calculations such as GEANT4. Strong programming skills and familiarity with computer/instrument interfaces are important. It is desired that the candidate will have familiarity with, as well as a theoretical understanding of, gamma-ray, neutron and charged particle detectors, including detector materials, associated particle neutron generators, analog and digital signal processing, data analysis, and with measurements in low signal to background environments. Experience in the design of new detectors and detector systems is also desired. Good human relations and communications skills are requisite. The ability to perform research and development in a collaborative environment is required, including excellent oral and written communication skills. The initial appointment is for a period of 12 months with the possibility of renewal for up to an additional 24 months. Interested candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae and names and addresses of three references to: Dr. Jason Hayward, Assistant Professor of Nuclear Engineering, The University of Tennessee. 210 Pasqua Engineering Building, Knoxville, TN 37996-2300. Telephone: (865) 974-5699. Fax: (865) 974-8380. Email: jhayward@utk.edu.

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-Pathobiology- Pay Grade , DOE&Q, Responsibilities include investigating promoter hypermethylation of GAD and GABA-associated markers in pancreatic cancer and cell lines. A DVM, PhD or equivalent is required. PCR experience of promoter hypermethylation is required. To apply: Submit a current/updated CV electronically to: Dr. H.M. Schuller, hmsch@utk.edu, (865) 974-8217.

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-Pathobiology- Pay Grade , DOE&Q, Responsibilities include conducting PCR microarrays and real-time PCR if neurotransmitter receptors and associated signaling markers in xcnografts from human ling cancers and pancreatic cancers. A PhD or MD is required. PCR experience is desired. Because position is being funded by Recovery Act Funds, individuals with U.S. citizenship will be given preference. To apply: Submit a current/updated CV electronically to: Dr. H.M. Schuller, hmsch@utk.edu, (865) 974-8217.

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-Pathobiology- Pay Grade , DOE&Q, This position will conduct Western blots, PCR, Elisa assays of markers for carcinogenesis, angiogenesis and neurotransmitter regulation in pancreatic cancer and normal pancreatic tissues; conduct transfection studies in vitro. A DVM, MD or Ph.D. is required. Experience with transfectioin, PCR and Western blotting is desired. To apply: Submit a current/updated CV to: Dr. H.M. Schuller, hmsch@utk.edu, (865) 974-8217.

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-Physics- Pay Grade , DOE&Q, Participation in construction and data analysis of the neutrino physics experiments Double Chooz and NovA. PhD degree in High-Energy Physics, Particle Physics or Nuclear Physics required. Experience in experimental particle physics is required covering possible fields of photodetector testing and operation, calibration, design and operation of nuclear electronics, Monte-Carlo simulations using GEANT and data analysis required. To apply, submit a resume and references to: Yuri Kamyshkov at kamyshkov@utk.edu.

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-Physics- Pay Grade , DOE&Q, This position will work on supernovae and other sites of explosive nucleosynthesis. Primary responsibility will be the development of improved computational techniques for astrophysical thermonuclear reaction networks, including hybrid schemes which use partial equilibria to reduce the computational cost of the rate equations. Will also work on analysis of supernova simulations and code development for the CHIMERA and/or FLASH simulation codes. PhD in Astrophysics or related field is required, as is experience with the development of thermonuclear reaction network solvers for astrophysical application. Experience with scientific programming in FORTRAN and utilizing large scale simulation codes, required. Experience with parallel scientific programming, using MPL and OpenMP is desirable. To apply: Submit a resume to: Sherry Lamb, ORNL, PO Box 2008, Building 6008 MS 6374, Oak Ridge, TN 37831. Strong candidate identified.
Job filled 7/29/2009.

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-Plant Sciences Department- Pay Grade , DOE&Q, The Post Doctoral Research Associate will work with the design, execution, analysis, interpretation and communication of field, greenhouse and laboratory experiments in the area of nutrient and water management, precision agriculture and cropping systems. Responsibilities include development of grant proposals and experiment protocols, establish and manage experiments and collection, analysis, interpretation and publication of research data. Will supervise designated personnel. May require lifting, work in extreme temperature environments and work around ag-chemicals. Must be willing to travel for academic and industry meetings. A PhD degree in soil science, agronomy or other related disciplines is required. Strong written and oral communication skills along with the ability to work with others in a team oriented environment are a must. Experience with manuscript writings and precision agriculture instruments is desirable. Knowledge of statistical analysis and farming is desirable. Familiarity with multiple computer softwares and supervisory experience are also considered desirable. To apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume and complete contact information of three references to: Dr. Xinhua (Frank) Yin, WTREC, 605 Airways Blvd., Jackson, TN 38301. Email: xyin2@utk.edu. This is a Term position.

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-Plant Sciences Experiment Station- Pay Grade , DOE&Q, Work in the area of plant functional genomics; write manuscripts; assist in writing grant proposals; be involved in mentoring undergraduate students in research project. PhD in biochemistry or related area with good oral and written communication skills; ability to work independently, required. Experience with analytical chemistry desired. To apply: Submit a cover letter, vitae and contact information for three (3) references to: Dr. Feng Chen, 2431 Joe Johnson Drive, RM 252 PSB, Knoxville, TN 37996-4591. This is a Term position.

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-Plant Sciences Experiment Station- Pay Grade , DOE&Q, This position will conduct research in the area of bioinformatics and systems biology; write manuscripts and assist in grant applications. A PhD in bioinformatics or a PhD in biology with extensive bioinformatics training, required. The demonstrated ability of using various bioinformatics tools is required. A good understanding of plant metabolism is highly desired. To apply: Please submit a cover letter, vitae and contact information for three (3) references to: Dr. Feng Chen, 2431 Joe Johnson Drive, Rm 252PSB, Knoxville, TN 37996-4561.

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-Small Animal Clinical Sciences- Pay Grade , DOE&Q, Maintain records for clinical orthopedic studies, collect data in gait lab, including Kinetic and Kinematic data. Assist in physical rehabilitation service as time permits, attends weekly seminars and meetings pertinent to surgery section. Assist in clinical surgical section on-site location as needed. Prepare and conduct a research project of own design. DVM, completion of a Small animal Rotating Internship and/or Small Animal Surgical Internship, required. Physical Therapy training, Kinetic and Kinematic data collection/experience, desired. To apply: Submit a letter of interest, a resume and three references to: Dr. Darryl Millis, Small Animal Clinical Sciences, C247 Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Knoxville, TN 37966.

PROGRAM MANAGER-Center for Information and Communication Studies- Pay Grade 42, Employee will be the project manager for all activities for the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grant, LibValue, including interacting with project team, coordinating project surveys, project scheduling and financial administration. The $1M grant was awarded to the Center for Information and Communication Studies (CICS) with a performance period of three years - 12/1/2009 through 11/30/2012. Employee is responsible for project and financial monitoring of the federal grant award which effects the program, the department, the college, and the University (federal agencies closely monitor financial administration). The employee may also represent the Center to outside agencies. Employee will ensure that all activities and expenditures meet University and federal grant requirements. Employee will sometimes designate the funds to which expenditures should be charged based on grant regulations. Employee will direct travel authorizations and reimbursements, and purchasing relating to the grant. Employee will ensure that all deadlines are met, reports prepared and issued, and project is carried out per the grant proposal. Employee coordinates interaction between project participants; conducts surveys, gathers data, and works with team to analyze and present results. Employee will review all travel, personnel, and payroll records. Ensures effort certification is correct. Performs various grant budget reporting, budget preparation; monitors monthly budget and ongoing expenditures; prepares budget/financial reports with projected spending. Advises on budget matters and instructs grant team on grant/University guidelines. Coordinates team meetings and travel. Prepares written communication and reports for the department for presentation at conferences, and for federal granting agencies. The job duties will be varied with considerable responsibility for oversight of a complex project with many diverse partners. The position may begin as early as December 1, 2009. Education: M.S. in Information Sciences or equivalent degree required. Experience: three to five (3-5) years of office or accounting experience and/or experience in an academic library. Experience with academic libraries, return on investment and library research projects desired. Job Skills: Microsoft Word; Excel; PowerPoint; excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to lead a team and work both alone and with a team. To apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume and references to: Bobbie Suttles at bsuttles@utk.edu.

REGIONAL DIRECTOR-Western Regional Office- Pay Grade 49, DOE&Q, The Extension Regional Director is responsible to the Dean of the UT Extension for planning, implementing and reporting results of Extension Programs and related activities in 31 counties. The Extension Regional Director is responsible for coordination of regional and county staffs and providing liaison with county officials relative to personnel, finance and operation of county Extension programs. They direct an educational programs that meets the needs of eligible participants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion or veteran status and implement the regional Equal Employment Opportunity Program. Bachelor's degree in agriculture or family and consumer sciences. Master's education or closely related study. A personal record of academic pursuit beyond the Master's degree is highly preferred. An earned doctorate in agriculture, family and consumer sciences, education, administration or closely related field is desirable. Extension leadership experience preferred, but other experience appropriate for the assignment will be considered. To apply please go to: www.utextension.utk.edu/employment/NewForms.html.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-Electrical Engineering & Computer Science- Pay Grade 42, DOE&Q, Technical staff member, NICS Center for Remote Data Analysis and Visualization (RDAV); responsible for tool discovery, evaluation and certification for the software systems deployed and maintained by NICS RDAV center. Also responsible for developing sample implementations of complex scientific applications on TeraGrid XD. Tasks include understanding and mastering the complex high performance computing infrastructure employed by the petascale computing facilities at NICS and RDAV, anticipating and following trends in hardware and software evolution, discovering and evaluating candidate software technologies that can be deployed and used in petascale data analysis and visualization, engaging developer communities to shape future developments and developing technical materials that collects and documents best practices of using innovative technologies. A MS degree in computer science or above, required. Requires strong experience with developing software systems, ideally with software development experience at the systems level. Must be familiar with file formats (e.g.. HDF, NetCDF). Must be familiar with parallel computing technologies such a pthreads, multi-process, MPI. Familiar with open source software development practices required. Demonstrated skills in technical writing and communication, required. Master's degree plus one to two years experience or equivalent education and experience. Experienced with developing web-based applications and familiar with data analysis and visualization tools in general. Experience with parallel analysis tools such as R, VisIt or DAGMan is a plus. To apply: submit a cover letter, CV and contact information of three references to: Cheryl Smith at: cjsmith@utk.edu.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I-Center for Business and Economic Research- Pay Grade 39, DOE&Q, A person with a strong interest and aptitude for researching economic issues is desired. Responsibilities include conduction statistical analyses of data to include organizing and ,maintaining databases and preparing analyses, charts, tables, graphs and maps; contacting government agencies and other organizations to request data and other information; presenting research results; exercising initiative in providing research assistance. Ability to work in a group environment is necessary. The selected candidate must have at least a bachelor's degree. Excellent research and quantitive capabilities are required. Familiarity with programming languages and web script languages is desired, although candidate need not be a programmer. Solid statistical or econometric skills are desired. Experience using large, complex databases is preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are desired. . The person will participate in research projects by prepar8ing and presenting data analysis as assigned using up-to date software packages and other tools as necessary. Some interaction with clients will be necessary. Responsibilities include (but not necessarily limited to) performing statistical analysis, organizing and maintain databases, writing reports and presenting research results. To apply: Submit resume and three (3) letters of reference via email to bdrinnen@utk.edu.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I-Computer Science- Pay Grade 39, This position may involve work with two projects; performance analysis tools and parallel and distributed computing. This entry-level position will assist the research team in development, integration, code writing and deployment. Other duties include development of project websites, collecting performance data for scientific applications and assisting with training workshops. MS in Computer Science or related field or BS in Computer Science with three years relevant research or work experience in similar field required. Experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable: parallel scientific computing, performance analysis or web development. Some knowledge of Linux OS and C/C++ is required. Knowledge of Fortran is a plus. Understanding of basic parallel computing concepts is needed. Good oral and written communications skills are also required. To apply, submit a resume and three references to: Tracy Rafferty, Computer Science Department, 1122 Volunteer Blvd, Suite 203, Knoxville, TN 37996-3450 or via email to rafferty@utk.edu.
Job filled 9/9/2009.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE III-Center for Information and Communications Studies- Pay Grade 44, DOE&Q, The successful applicant will e involved with the design, development and support of tools for distributed, distribution and management of data, particularly ecological and climate science data. This work will be done in the context of multi-center project involving the University of Tennessee and several other institutions. Typical tasks will include designing and developing Internet-facing applications for harvesting, indexing, searching, distributing, validating and creating data and metadata relating to a range of scientific subject areas. A Bachelor's level degree in computer science (or related field) and six (6) years practical experience developing Internet-facing applications OR a Master's level degree in computer science (or a related field) and two years practical experience developing Interne-facing applications; ability to travel within the United States for up to 10% of working time. Good written and verbal communication skills in English. At least three years practical experience developing complex applications in an object-oriented language, with Java particularly preferred. At least two years practical experience working with XML technologies, including XSSchema, XLST, Xpath and Xquery. A sound understanding of Internet security principles, including common exploits and defense strategies. Working knowledge of typical Linux command line tools and at least one commonly used database management system (MySQL and PostGreSQL particularly preferred). Highly desired is a demonstrated technical knowledge of Internet and networking protocols, including DNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, SOAP, SMTP and messaging technologies. Experience working with scientific metadata, including standards such as FGDC, Dublin Core or ISO 19115. A background in one or more scientific disciplines, particularly a scientific discipline related to ecology or climate science. Practical experience working in a multi-time zone (distributed) development team. Experience in data architecture development . Experience working with enterprise class virtual machine systems, particularly XenSource or VMWare. Experience negotiating for cooperation and coordination with colleagues in the absence of direct supervisory authority. Desired is experience working with software development in a scientific research environment. Experience supervising graduate or undergraduate students, experience working with large quantities of data (terabytes or larger) and synchronization of data across multiple locations; experience with high performance computing; wit NetCDF or HDF file formats; experience working in a multi-national team. Due to US Export regulations (Department of Commerce Prohibitions 4 through export license would be required (and might be difficult to obtain) if the applicant is a terrorist or embargoed country, on the denied persons list (international criminals), on denied orders organizations/companies involved in heinous activities or on the Entity List (weapons of mass destruction). Further, the individual will need to obtain physical access to ORNL and ORNL systems, which is extremely difficult for individuals on this embargo list. As a result, citizens of these embargoed countries would need to demonstrate exceptional qualifications and an export license would have to be obtained before and offer of employment could be tendered. To apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to: Dr. Carol Tenopir via email at ctenopir@utk.edu or Dr. Suzie Allard at sallard@utk.edu.

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR & DIRECTOR-MABE- Pay Grade 62, DOE&Q, The Magnet Development Laboratory (MDL) Director is responsible for the overall laboratory mission and research program, including interaction with the sponsor, developing proposals and operating budgets, preparation of detailed procedures for all tasks required in completion of the research project, determining the facilities and personnel requirements of specific R&D tasks, reporting research results and overseeing and managing the development team for all MDL operations. A PhD in an appropriate area of engineering is required. Eight to ten years of experience in conducting and managing large and/or complex research projects/programs is required. Additionally, the position requires a minimum of ten years experience in mechanical design and manufacturing engineering. Experience in related fields of high-energy coil manufacturing is highly desired. Individuals interested in applying should forward a cover letter, resume, and a list of three or more professional references with complete address and telephone number to: Business Manager, Research Director Search Committee, UT Mechanical, Aerospace & Biomedical Engineering, 414 Dougherty Engineering Building, Knoxville, TN 37966-2210. Submit electronic applications to: jmelton1@utk.edu.

RESEARCH CENTER DIRECTOR-East Tennessee Research and Education Center- Pay Grade 48, DOE&Q, The Director is responsible for the comprehensive administration and management of the East Tennessee Research and Education Center (ETREC). The Director is expected to exert visionary leadership and serve as a catalyst for implementation of innovative research projects; direct the execution of research plans developed by faculty scientists; recruit and promote the professional development of Unit Supervisors and other qualified staff, manage finances and assets; and nurture productive relationships with a wide variety of entities across the Institute of Agriculture and the broader University community, as well as the local community and constituents external to the University. The ETREC functions independently from any single department and reports directly to the Dean of UT AgResearch/Director of the Tennessee Agriculture Experiment Station (TAES). Minimum requirements are: Candidates must have a graduate degree in a field of agricultural science or relevant area, an established record of conducting and/or directing agricultural research, strong leadership and communication skills and other personal attributes necessary to manage and direct a research and education center. Candidates must also have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Preference will be given to those who have an earned doctorate, have a demonstrated ability to administer budgets and manage personnel and have a background or experience in agricultural or natural resource production/management. Nominations of qualified individuals are sought and should be sent electronically to the Committee Chair at the address show below. Applications must include: (1) a letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, and (3) names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of at least five references. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed beginning January 2010. The search committee will review and continue to receive applications until an appointment is made. Nominations, applications and other inquires should be addressed to: Dr. Robert Auge', Chair, Search and Screen Committee, Department of Plant Sciences, The University of Tennessee, 2431 Joe Johnson Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-4561. Email: auge@utk.edu. Information may be found at http://taes.tennessee.edu/employment/ and information specific to ETREC at http://east.tennessee.edu/.

RESEARCH CENTER DIRECTOR-Middle Tennessee Research- Pay Grade 47, DOE&Q, The Director is responsible for the comprehensive administration and management of this independently funded field laboratory. The Director is expected to exert visionary leadership and serve as a catalyst for implementation of innovative research projects; direct the execution of research work plans developed by TAES faculty scientists; recruit and promote the professional development of a qualified staff; manage finances and assets; nurture productive relationships with the local community, a wide variety of entities across the institute of Agriculture and the broader University community, as well as other constituents external to the University. Candidates must have a graduate degree in a field of agricultural science, an established capacity to conduct and/or direct agricultural research and leadership, communication and other personal attributes necessary to manage and direct a research and education center. Preference will be given those who have an earned doctorate, have a demonstrated ability to administer budgets and manage personnel in an academic research environment, and have a research background or experience in livestock production. Candidates must also have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Information on TAES may be found at http://taes.tennessee.edu while information specific to MTREC may be found at http://middletennessee.tennessee.edu. For more information on this position please see; http://agresearch.tennessee.edu/position/MTREC Director.pdf. Applicants will be reviewed beginning August 15, 2009. To apply: Send a cover letter summarizing the above qualifications, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of five professional references to: Micki Heatherly, AgResearch, 2621 Morgan Circle, 103 Morgan Hall, Knoxville, TN 37996. Application materials may be sent electronically to: mheather@utk.edu. This position is in Spring Hill, TN.

* RESEARCH LEADER-Children's Mental Health Services Research Center- Pay Grade 45, DOE&Q, This position will implement an organizational change intervention in child-serving mental health organizations in St. Louis, MO. The position will guide child-serving mental health organizations in the implementation of an organizational change intervention. The successful candidate will effectively implement the research study's intervention protocol using the protocol's framework, ongoing analysis and interpretation of feedback from agency CEOs and staff, and feedback from study data. He/she will provide leadership training and organizational consultation. Masters degree in social or behavioral sciences required. Six or more years of experience conducting and managing human service programs or projects also required. Strong management training skills, the ability to build relationships and to work independently with a variety of organizational leaders all required. Strong participatory decision-making and team-building skills needed. Must be able to travel to St. Louis, MO at least one week per month. Apply with cover letter and resume to: Peggy R. Donald, Business Manager, Children's Mental Health Services Research Center, 128 Henson Hall, 1618 West Cumberland Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3332.

RESEARCH SCIENTIST II-Joint Institute for Computational Science- Pay Grade 48, Regular, F/T Works closely with the JICS users to assist them in using JICS resources effectively and efficiently. Assisting users in moving data and programs into and out of our environment, developing and porting applications for our computers. Debugging and tuning applications for high performance and scheduling applications to meet the scientific needs of users. MS or PhD in computer science, physics or related discipline, required. Experience with numerical methods, parallel algorithms, software development for HPC systems, MPI and Fortran is required. Experience in computational biology is necessary. To apply: Submit a resume to: Norma Manning, JICS, ORNL, PO Box 2008, Building 5100 MS 6173, Oak Ridge, TN 37831 or at manning@utk.edu.
Req Number: 09-1685451K

RESEARCH SCIENTIST II-Joint Institute for Computational Science- Pay Grade 48, Regular, F/T Works closely with the JICS users to assist them in using JICS resources effectively and efficiently. Assisting users in moving data and programs into and out of our environment, developing and porting applications for our computers. Debugging and tuning applications for high performance and scheduling applications to meet the scientific needs of users. MS or PhD in computer science, physics or related discipline, required. Experience with numerical methods, parallel algorithms, software development for HPC systems, MPI and Fortran is required. Experience in climate modeling, computational biology, computational chemistry, lattice gauge theory, computational fluid dynamics, applied mathematics or materials science, is a plus. To apply: Submit a resume to: Norma Manning, JICS, ORNL, PO Box 2008, Building 5100 MS 6173, Oak Ridge, TN 37831 or at manning@utk.edu.
Req Number: 09-1685551K

RESEARCH SPECIALIST I-Graduate School of Medicine- Pay Grade 35, $10.29 hr. Regular, P/T (75%) High school education and some laboratory training required. One year of full-time general lab work experience required. General laboratory skills including knowledge of measuring ingredients for compounds used in labs. Microtome and microscopy skills preferred. This position is responsible for diagnostic electron microscopic analysis. The successful candidate will receive and log all clinical samples for electron microscopy; process clinical samples; and photograph samples. He/She m ay scan negatives and digitize with computers and deliver CD's to pathologists. He/She will also oversee the laboratory work of graduate students and residents rotating through lab. Computer skills including word processing, keyboarding and data entry. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of post-offer drug/alcohol and TB screenings.
Req Number: 09-1663151G

RESEARCH SPECIALIST II-Center for Public Health- Pay Grade 36, Regular, F/T This position will focus on community health councils across the state of Tennessee. The position will be involved in developing a research project which will require the person in this position to collect data, analyze the data, interpret the data and be able to describe the data in narrative form. This will involve the person directly with study subjects and will require that the person function within a project team. This person will be responsible for conducting a thorough literature review on the characteristics of successful community-based coalitions. Based on the literature, the candidate will formulate key informant interview questions. The position will contact and schedule appointments with Regional Health Department and Regional Health Council leadership across the state. Candidate will travel to 13 regional offices across the state to conduct interviews of human subjects. The position will record interviews with digital recording equipment and review transcripts. Ability to function within a team is required. Bachelor's degree required. Experience working in an independent setting required. Computer skills in Microsoft Office applications; excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to learn and work independently; ability to compile information into a report, required. This position will require someone who has a great deal of self-motivation; discipline and a high level of initiative. Must be able to learn quickly, must use sound judgment in working with public health and health council leaders across Tennessee.
Req Number: 09-1685251K

* RESEARCH SPECIALIST II-Educational Psychology- Pay Grade 36, $11.08 hr. Regular, P/T (75%) This position will provide research and technical assistance for a grant from the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth (TCCY): "Preventing Juvenile Delinquency Through Targeted Mental Health Counseling Services." Primary responsibilities include: (1) conducting individual meetings/interviews with students, parents and teachers at a designated elementary school, and (2) collecting teacher referrals and data (behavior rating forms). All tasks for this position are well-defined and provided under the supervision of the Project Coordinator. A high school diploma plus some college is required. Experience collecting and assessing research data is required. Experience conducting individual interviews with research participants is also required. Job skills required include effective relationship building, communication skills and listening skills. A Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Departmental Search.
Req Number: 09-1699251K

RESEARCH SPECIALIST II-Plant Sciences Department- Pay Grade 36, Term, F/T Collect and document research data, take care of plants in greenhouse and growth chambers, assists with planning experiments. Bachelor's degree in biological science or equivalent education and experience in related area, required. Familiar with good laboratory practices, good organizational skills, work well in a team setting, ability to work independently, familiarity with greenhouse protocol and growth chamber use and care, good computer skills, working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, highly desired. This is a Term position.
Req Number: 09-1679951A

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN III-Plant Sciences Exp Station- Pay Grade 34, $9.55 hr. Regular, F/T This position will provide technical assistance to graduate students and post doctoral researchers in the switchgrass research program. The candidate will perform procedural tests and assist in analysis related to tissue culture and switchgrass. Some college and general knowledge of laboratory/research techniques, equipment and terminology. Experience with tissue culture and switchgrass, required. Good written and oral skills; ability to work in a team setting, highly desired.
Req Number: 09-1690751A

SECURITY GUARD-UT Police- Pay Grade 30, $7.50 hr. Term, F/T This is a Term position. Hours and days may vary. Good written and verbal communication skills.
Req Number: 03-741572K

SENIOR CUSTODIAN-University Center- Pay Grade , $7.50 hr. Regular, F/T The University Center Senior Custodian is responsible for the routine cleaning and servicing of assigned areas in and around the University Center and the maintaining of materials, supplies and equipment for the proper performance of these duties. Must be able to read and write and follow instructions. The ability to use cleaning equipment is required. Custodial experience is preferred. General knowledge of cleaning materials required. Must be able to move and rearrange furniture and assist in lifting and moving 85 pound portable wall units. The ability to relate well to coworkers and to the University community is also required. The hours are Tuesday - Saturday, 5:00 PM to 1:30 AM and there will be a 50 cent shift differential.
Req Number: 09-1689971K

SENIOR ELECTRICIAN (LEVEL 1 OR 2 DOE)-Electrical Services- Pay Grade 37, Regular, F/T DOE&Q Valid Tn driver's license. High school education; completion of trade school or apprenticeship. Four to five years as a journeyman electrician; experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis. Working knowledge of all parts of electrical systems. The ability to read blueprints and procure necessary materials. The ability to work on and troubleshoot electrical systems when necessary. Working knowledge of electronics and electrical codes.
Req Number: 08-1593361K

SENIOR ELECTRICIAN I-Electrical Services- Pay Grade 36, Regular, F/T DOE&Q Installs, maintains and repair electrical systems, facilities, appliances and related electronic controls and devices. Provides guidance and direction to designated personnel and works without supervision. Valid TN driver's license. High school education; completion of trade school or apprenticeship. Six to eight years experience or equivalent in field to include completions of trade school or apprenticeship. Experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematic drawings, extensive knowledge of safe work practices and regulations. Ability to supervise electricians and/or craft assistants. Ability to perform moderately strenuous work activities.
Req Number: 08-1629261K

SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-Electrical Engineering & Computer Science- Pay Grade 43, DOE&Q, Software developer for large-scale software application for Linux/UNIX server platform using object-oriented programming methodology. Responsibilities include day-to-day design, code and test of applications. BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science required. Minimum of five years work experience in software design and development. Experience working in cross-functional teams comprised of technical as well as non-technical members. Strong process orientation with emphasis on CMMI and excellent verbal and written technical communications skills. Demonstrated expertise in Java, C++ and /or C#, especially for applications in an n-tier architecture. Experience with Visual Studio development platform, and familiarity with UML-based tools. US citizenship and background check required. To apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and three references to: Kathy Ernst at kernst@lit.net. Two Positions Available.

SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE III-Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciencd- Pay Grade 43, DOE&Q, Software Development manager for large-scale software application for Linux/UNIX server platform, using object-oriented programming methodology. Responsibilities include day-to-day design, code and test application. BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, required. Minimum of five years work experience in software design and development. Experience working in cross-functional teams comprised of technical as well as non-technical members. Strong process orientation with emphasis on CMMI and excellent verbal and written technical communication skills, required. Demonstrated experience in Java, C++ and/or C#, especially for applications in an n-tier architecture. Experience with Visual Studio development platform and familiarity with UML-based tools. US citizenship and background check required. To apply: Submit a cover letter, resume and three references to: Kathy Ernst at kernst@lit.net.

SENIOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE III-Electrical Engineering & Computer Science- Pay Grade 43, DOE&Q, This position will design and develop a large scale software application for Windows computers using object-oriented programming methodology. BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering. Minimum of ten years in software design and development, including at least three years experience as senior or lead developer. Experience working in cross-functional teams comprised of technical as well as non-technical members. Strong process orientation with emphasis on CMMI and excellent verbal and written technical communication skills are required. Demonstrated expertise is necessary in Java, C++ and/or C#, especially for applications in an n-tier architecture. US citizenship and a background check is required. Experience with SQL, Visual Studio development platform, DevExpress and familiarity with UML-based tools is preferred. C++, Visual Basic 6.0. NET Windows Communication Framework and Crystal Reports experience a plus. To apply: Send cover letter, resume, and references electronically to: Kathy Ernst at kernst@lit.net.

SENIOR STEAM PLANT OPERATOR-Steam Plant- Pay Grade 36, Regular, F/T DOE&Q This position will monitor and operate high pressure boiler equipment to maintain proper steam pressure safely and with optimum efficiency. Valid TN driver's license. High school education; completion of trade school or apprenticeship. Five to seven years operating high pressure boiler. Computer experience. Ability to monitor and adjust boilers, computers, fans, pumps, precipitator, turbines, stokers, grates, compressors, etc. Ability to read gauges and meters, log readings and make repairs. Provide technical guidance as needed. Must be able to wear respirator.
Req Number: 09-1695461K

SERVICE AIDE I-Building Services- Pay Grade 30, $7.50 hr. Regular, F/T General custodial duties. Must be clean and neat in appearance and able to work required shift.
Req Number: 09-1698271K

SERVICE AIDE II-Building Services- Pay Grade 31, $7.86 hr. Regular, F/T Daily cleaning and sanitizing of campus buildings. High school education preferred. Basic custodial/housekeeping experience. Ability to perform physical work. Ability to read and follow instructions; work with minimal supervision. Ability to operate powered buffers, scrubbers, extractors, etc. Clean and neat in appearance, able to work required shift. This is a Limited Duration Appointment.
Req Number: 08-1634571K

SERVICE AIDE II-PM/Athletics- Pay Grade 31, $7.86 hr. Regular, F/T This position is responsible for the daily cleaning and sanitizing of campus buildings. Valid TN driver's license, required. High school education, preferred. Basic custodial/housekeeping experience. Ability to perform physical work. Ability to read and follow instructions; work with minimal supervision. Ability to operate power buffers, scrubbers, extractors, etc. Clean and neat in appearance; able to work required shift.
Req Number: 09-1689671K

SERVICE AIDE II-PM/Athletics- Pay Grade 31, $7.86 hr. Regular, F/T Daily cleaning and sanitizing of campus buildings. High school education preferred. Basic custodial/housekeeping experience. Ability to perform physical work. Ability to read and follow instructions; work with minimal supervision. Ability to operate powered buffers, scrubbers, extractors, etc. Clean and neat in appearance; able to work required shift.
Req Number: 09-1698171K

* SERVICE AIDE II-PM-Athletics- Pay Grade 31, $7.86 hr. Regular, F/T Daily cleaning and sanitizing of campus buildings. High school education preferred. Basic custodial/housekeeping experience. Ability to perform physical work. Ability to read and follow instructions; work with minimal supervision. Ability to operate powered buffers, scrubbers, extractors, etc. Clean and neat in appearance; able to work required shift. Two positions available.
Req Number: 09-1700471K

SERVICE ASSISTANT I-College of Law- Pay Grade 32, $8.22 hr. Unknown, P/T (50%) The Service Assistant I is responsible for providing all duplication, mail and shipping and receiving services for the College of Law and the Law Library, and for ordering and maintaining the College's inventory of office supplies, paper, stationary and special-stock items. This position answers to the Dean's Administrative Assistant on a daily basis, and ultimately to the College's Human Resources and Administration Manager. Duties include providing high-volume duplication services for the College of Law and the Law Library, handling finishing tasks, such as folding, saddle-stitching, 3-hole punching, etc; ensuring appropriate operation of high-volume copier and other office equipment, providing daily maintenance, scheduling periodic professional maintenance, trouble-shooting routine problems and arranging professional repair as necessary; picking-up and preparing all outgoing mail and parcels; sorting and delivering all in-coming mail, parcels and intra-office distributions; handling shipping and receiving for the College and Law Library, including verifying all incoming shipments from private delivery services and ensuring security and appropriate delivery of all packages; preparing outgoing shipments as requested; maintaining daily postal and duplication logs and preparing monthly reports; order and maintaining the College's inventory of supplies, paper, stationary and special-order items; ensuring timely shredding of confidential materials as requested; serving as the College's liaison with Campus Mail Services, the US Postal Service and private delivery service; ensuring that student assistants assigned to back-up mail and duplication services in the Service Assistant's absence are properly trained; and other related duties as required. High school diploma (or equivalent) and two to three years full-time professional experience in a related office setting required. Formal business or vocational training in a business related field preferred. Experience in the operation and basic maintenance of a copier and standard office equipment (i.e. calculator, fax machine, etc.); and basic word processing, bookkeeping and oral and written communication skills required. Experience in operating a high volume copier desired. Must have excellent organizational and customer service skills. Must be dependable. Attendance is crucial.. Must be able to stand for long periods of time and be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be self-motivated and be relied upon to perform duties independently and with minimal supervision. Mature judgment and confidentiality are essential. Hours will be Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Req Number: 09-1696942K

SERVICE ASSISTANT I-East Tenn Research & Education Office- Pay Grade 32, $8.22 hr. Regular, F/T Duties and responsibilities include agricultural building renovations in the areas of carpentry, plumbing and electrical. A Driver's license and high school diploma are required. Work experience in building maintenance and/or renovation desired. Experience in carpentry, plumbing and electrical also highly desired.
Departmental Search.
Req Number: 09-169600772A

SERVICE SUPERVISOR II-Building Services- Pay Grade 33, $8.86 hr. Regular, F/T Second shift. Supervises and participates in the care, cleaning and general housekeeping of assigned areas. Valid TN driver's license. High school education, two years experience. Ability to coordinate and participate in the care, cleaning, and general housekeeping of assigned areas. Ability to make work assignments, review work of designated personnel and assist in the training of new personnel. Able to work required shift. This is a Limited Duration Appointment.
Req Number: 08-1634071K

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST-Audiology & Speech Pathology- Pay Grade , The successful candidate will provide early intervention/developmental services to children (birth-to-three) with autism or related disorders in an inclusive center-based program and in home/community. Responsibilities include development and implementation of treatment plans, provision of family education/training, professional collaboration as member of IFSP Team; participation in student training/education. A Master’s degree in Speech Pathology or Special Education is required. The successful candidate must be eligible for Tennessee licensure in Speech-Language Pathology or Tennessee certification in Special Education. Experience in the provision of assessment and treatment services to children with autism or related disorders is required. To apply, please send letters of application, resume, and three letters of recommendation to: Vickie Barnes, UT Pediatric Language Clinic, 909 Mountcastle Street, Knoxville, TN 37996. This position is 50% time.

SPEECH PATHOLOGIST-Audiology & Speech Pathology- Pay Grade 44, Speech-Language Pathologist., Must have M.A. or Ph.D., CCC-SLP required. Candidates must be eligible for Tennessee license. This is a full-time, twelve-month position with the University of Tennessee Hearing and Speech Center. Responsibilities include the provision of evidence-based diagnostic and treatment services in the areas of speech and language as well as supervision of graduate students in speech-language pathology. Supervision experience is desirable. Excellent benefits are offered. Send letter of application, resume, and three letters of recommendation to Ann L. Michael, PH.D, (amichae3@utk.edu) Hearing and Speech Center, 1600 Peyton Manning Pass, Knoxville, TN 37996-0740.

* TNCEP PROGRAM ASSISTANT II-UT Extension (McNairy County)- Pay Grade 34, $10.04 hr. Regular, F/T The TNCEP Program Assistant III is responsible to the Extension Agent in charge of the Tennessee Nutrition and Consumer Education Program, the County Director for Administrative responsibilities and to the TNCEP Coalition. The Program Assistant will assist in implementing programs designed to reach food stamp families and individuals in order to help them become more self-sufficient and become more effective users of their food resources. A high school diploma or GED is required. A Bachelor's and/or nutritional educational experience is highly desired. 30 hour, flexible work-week.
Req Number: 09-1699551A

VICE PROVOST FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS-Office of the Chancellor- Pay Grade 75, DOE&Q, The Vice Provost for Academic Affairs will provide campus leadership in promoting and developing the excellence of undergraduate academic programs. The VP will have specific responsibility for undergraduate programs and curriculum as well as Academic Program Review processes. General Education, Service Learning, Freshman Seminars, Summer School, learning Communities, Distance Education, Life of the Mind and Undergraduate Research will be part of the VP's portfolio. The VP reports to the Provost and Senior VC for Academic Affairs. Tenured faculty member at the rank of Full Professor, experience with and knowledge of UTK policies and procedures governing the curricular process, undergraduate education, and general education. Ability to analyze data relating to the management of undergraduate academic programs. Ability to work with faculty on processes of academic program evaluation; ability to work with academic leadership in setting strategic directions for academic affairs; and knowledge of budget management. Experience in academic administration preferred. Applications should be sent in electronic form (preferably as a PDF) to the address below and should include: 1) a letter of interest addressing the qualifications, 2) a comprehensive curriculum vitae, and 3) the names and contact information of three (3) references to: Barbara Dewey, Chair, Search Committee for the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Hodges Library 607, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996. bdewey@utk.edu. Phone (865) 974-6600.
Internal Search.

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.

Frequently Used Tools:

Search The University of Tennessee:

Human Resources »

Main Navigation:

Staff Positions

Contact Employment