Assistant Professor of Cross-Disciplinary Studies

Assistant Professor of Cross-Disciplinary Studies (1005)
East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN

Type:
Full-Time

Category:
Humanities

The Division of Cross-Disciplinary Studies (CDST) seeks a full-time, nine-month tenure‑track faculty member with a commitment to the success of students from all walks of life, including those interested in an interdisciplinary focus as well as post‑traditional and first‑generation learners, many of whom are navigating work, family, and educational goals simultaneously. The position carries an average three‑to‑three teaching load (18 credits total per academic year) plus the expectation of research activity and departmental, institutional, and professional service.

Courses taught are mostly online, with some on‑ground sections possible. This is not a remote position; the successful candidate is expected to maintain an acceptable level of in‑person presence on campus during the regular academic year. Periodic graduate teaching can be offered for candidates with relevant preparation and interests, and a summer teaching option is possible.

• Designing and teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses that bridge disciplines and center multiple ways of knowing
• Developing and sustaining a productive research or creative agenda that informs classroom teaching and contributes to the field
• Mentoring all students with respectful, empathetic engagement while maintaining appropriate academic rigor
• Assisting students in designing academic programs of study that match their interests and goals
• Collaborating across departments to develop integrative curricula and co‑curricular programming
• Engaging in departmental, college, and university service, including participating in retention and student success initiatives
• Contributing to ongoing assessment and continuous improvement of CDST programs

• Ph.D. or other terminal degree in a relevant field from a regionally‑accredited institution or its international equivalent; ABD candidates may be considered with the expectation that the terminal degree will be completed within one year of hire
• Academic preparation or experience in adult learning and/or post‑traditional pedagogy, interdisciplinary theory and practice, the liberal arts, and/or related areas
• Experience with online teaching using a digital course management platform

• Teaching and/or research interests in areas such as interdisciplinary learning, theory, and practice; transformational learning; liberal or global education; design thinking; interdisciplinary research methods; cultural studies; STEAM studies; leadership or workforce organizational studies; human services; or related fields
• Evidence of an active research agenda
• Experience with and passion for facilitating senior‑level capstone research projects
• Evidence of an excellent teaching record

Compensation dependent on experience and education.

All positions at East Tennessee State University are contingent upon sufficient funding.

East Tennessee State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.