The University and the College of Social Work

The University of Tennessee (UTK) recognizes its role as a land-grant, flagship research institution as stated in its new strategic vision that imagines “a world enriched by our ideas, improved through action, and inspired by the Volunteer Spirit of service and leadership.” (https://chancellor.utk.edu/vision/). The UTCSW is moving forward on this vision under the dynamic leadership of Dean Lori Messinger and our senior leadership team to deepen our impact as researchers and scholars. With over 850 students enrolled in undergraduate, MSW, DSW, and PhD programs in Knoxville, Nashville, and online, the CSW is preparing highly skilled and culturally sensitive social workers to address areas of need across the state, the country, and the globe. The person hired in this position would become a member of this exceptional and thriving academic community.

The UTCSW is also home to The Center for Behavioral Health Research (CBHR), which conducts a broad spectrum of behavioral health studies of children, adolescents, adults, families, and communities. The CBHR’s research incorporates faculty, staff, and students from a variety of disciplines at UTK and other universities. Since its founding in 1988, the CBHR’s work has been largely funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Other funders include the Health Resources and Services Administration, The W.T. Grant Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, and other private foundations and donors.

We seek candidates who can build on the CSW’s areas of research strength and contribute to our broadening interdisciplinary and community-based research collaborations. The UTCSW supports interdisciplinary research as demonstrated by faculty collaborations with Education, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health, Geography, Veterinary Medicine, and Engineering, as well as community-based partnerships with Cherokee Health Systems, Knox County Health Department, Knox County School system, the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, among others.   

The University of Tennessee Knoxville and the UTCSW are committed to our tenure-track faculty. There is a strong mentoring program, manageable teaching load, competitive start-up funds, and university support for teaching and research innovation and success.

The Position

The University of Tennessee College of Social Work (UTCSW) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position. We are looking for a colleague who can partner with our college faculty on their interdisciplinary research on the needs of under resourced groups. We are also looking for a qualified candidate who will contribute to the highest-quality education of undergraduate and graduate students, engage with communities and professional organizations in collaborative ways, and help the CSW move forward in our commitment to anti-oppressive practice, equity, inclusion, and social justice. The position can be located on either the Knoxville or Nashville campus.

Campus Locations

The City of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, outstanding athletic opportunities, and a robust offering of outdoor and cultural activities. Knoxville enjoys the charm of a small city with activities that range from green energy initiatives and community greenways to thriving festival culture, music, culinary, and outdoor recreation scenes. Knoxville’s community brings events such as the Asian Festival, Knoxville Opera’s Rossini Festival, Kuumba Festival, Hola Festival, Dogwood Arts Festival to name a few. The city is also home to the Knoxville Museum of Art, the Beck Cultural Center, Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, the Frank H. McClung Museum of Natural History, and the museum of Appalachia is a short drive from Knoxville. Citing affordability and quality of life, U.S. News and World Report ranks Knoxville among the best places to live.

Nashville is an action-packed and vibrant metropolis with so much more to offer than its famous Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry. It is currently listed as #30 on the U.S. News and World report’s best Places to Live (2021) and offers events such as the CMA Festival, the Nashville Film Festival, Live on the Green, Tomato Art Fest, and the Nashville Pride Festival. Nashville is also home to several HBCUs with dynamic campus activities. Outside of Nashville’s busy downtown Broadway scene, there are lots of unique neighborhoods filled with fantastic ethnic food options and cultural events, with unlimited opportunities to explore gorgeous parks and greenways, both inside and outside the city limits. Nashville is a short distance away from national parks that are great for camping and hiking.

UTK College of Social Work

The University of Tennessee, College of Social Work is a community of scholars, teachers, and professional staff actively committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our Social Work curriculum emphasizes social justice, interprofessional practice, and trauma-informed care.

The University of Tennessee, College of Social Work invites applications for two (2) 12-month, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Practice positions. The positions are one-year renewable appointments.  Salary range is $54,000-$60,000, dependent upon qualifications. The positions will be located at the College of Social Work Knoxville Campus.

The Positions

These positions have primary responsibilities for face-to-face and online instruction in the BSSW and MSSW programs. These roles require effective communication of knowledge and information to students while promoting skill acquisition and development of critical thinking.  Professors of Practice must model ethical behavior and be able to objectively evaluate student competencies.  As a member of the College of Social Work faculty, the position contributes to various college and university committees and service.

• MSW/MSSW from a CSWE-accredited social work program
• Experience teaching, training, or working closely with students
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: micro and macro generalist practice, human development, and anti-oppressive practice
• Four years post-master’s social work practice experience by June 2023
• Strong identification with the mission and core values of social work
• Commitment to anti-racism, equity, and inclusion, as articulated by the College’s mission statement and Diversity Action Plan

Preferred Qualifications

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions 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.
Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations.

UTK is the state’s flagship, land-grant university, ranked by Forbes magazine as one of the best places to work in the country. We are a Research 1 university, housing 11 colleges and 900+ programs of study. The College of Social Work, one of the top 30 social work programs among all public universities in the country, prepares more students to be social workers than any other program in the state. It is nationally recognized for its strong online education programs and vibrant campuses in Knoxville and Nashville. 

The city of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of outdoor and cultural activities. Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a statistical area population of over 850,000 people. The Knoxville region houses many leading corporations, including Bush Brothers & Company, Discovery Inc., Tennessee Valley Authority, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Knoxville is located within easy driving distance to Asheville, Nashville, Atlanta, and the Great Smoky Mountains and a day’s drive to Memphis, Chicago and Washington D.C.

The University and the College of Social Work

The University of Tennessee (UTK) recognizes its role as a land-grant, flagship research institution as stated in its new strategic vision that imagines “a world enriched by our ideas, improved through action, and inspired by the Volunteer Spirit of service and leadership.” (https://chancellor.utk.edu/vision/). The UTCSW is moving forward on this vision under the dynamic leadership of Dean Lori Messinger and our senior leadership team to deepen our impact as educators, researchers, and scholars. With over 850 students enrolled in undergraduate, MSW, DSW, and PhD programs in Knoxville, Nashville, and online, the College is preparing highly skilled and culturally sensitive social workers to address areas of need across the state, the country, and the globe. College faculty conduct interdisciplinary research that focuses on the needs of under-resourced groups. The person hired in this position would become a member of this exceptional, thriving academic community.

The College is also home to The Center for Behavioral Health Research (CBHR), which conducts a broad array of behavioral health studies of children, adolescents, adults, families, and communities. The CBHR’s research incorporates faculty, staff, and students from a variety of disciplines at UTK and other universities. Since its founding in 1988, the CBHR’s work has been largely funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Other funders include the Health Resources and Services Administration, The W.T. Grant Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, and other private foundations and donors.

We seek candidates who can lead in the area of health social work, build on the College’s existing areas of research strength, and who can contribute to our broadening interdisciplinary and community-based research collaborations. At the full professor-level, a sustained record of high-level scholarship supported by external funding is required. The UTCSW supports interdisciplinary research as demonstrated by faculty collaborations with Education, Sociology, Psychology, Public Health, Geography, Veterinary Medicine, and Engineering, as well as community-based partnerships with Cherokee Health Systems, Knox County Health Department, Knox County School system, the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, among others.   

The University of Tennessee Knoxville and the CSW in both Knoxville and Nashville are committed to our tenure-track faculty. There is a strong mentoring program, manageable teaching load, competitive start-up funds, and university support for teaching and research innovation and success.

The Position

The University of Tennessee College of Social Work (UTCSW) invites applications for an associate or full professor with a specialization in social work and health, with specific research interests in health behaviors. We are also looking for a qualified candidate who will contribute to the highest-quality education of undergraduate and graduate students, engage with communities and professional organizations in collaborative ways, and help the CSW move forward in our commitment to anti-oppressive practice, equity, inclusive excellence, and social justice. The position can be located on either the Knoxville or Nashville campus.

Campus Locations

The City of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, outstanding athletic opportunities, and a robust offering of outdoor and cultural activities. Knoxville enjoys the charm of a small city with activities that range from green energy initiatives and community greenways to thriving festival culture, music, culinary, and outdoor recreation scenes. Knoxville’s community brings events such as the Asian Festival, Knoxville Opera’s Rossini Festival, Kuumba Festival, Hola Festival, Dogwood Arts Festival to name a few. The city is also home to the Knoxville Museum of Art, the Beck Cultural Center, Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame,  the Frank H. McClung Museum of Natural History, and the Museum of Appalachia is a short drive from Knoxville.. Citing affordability and quality of life, U.S. News and World Report ranks Knoxville among the best places to live.

Nashville is an action-packed and vibrant metropolis with so much more to offer than its famous Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry. It is currently listed as #30 on the U.S. News and World report’s best Places to Live (2021) and offers events such as the CMA Festival, the Nashville Film Festival, Live on the Green, Tomato Art Fest, and the Nashville Pride Festival. Nashville is also home to several HBCUs with dynamic campus activities. Outside of Nashville’s busy downtown Broadway scene, there are lots of unique neighborhoods filled with fantastic ethnic food options and cultural events, with unlimited opportunities to explore gorgeous parks and greenways, both inside and outside the city limits. Nashville is a short distance away from national parks that are great for camping and hiking.

The University and the College of Social Work

The University of Tennessee recognizes its role as a land-grant, flagship research institution as stated in its new strategic vision that imagines “a world enriched by our ideas, improved through action, and inspired by the Volunteer Spirit of service and leadership.” (https://chancellor.utk.edu/vision/). The College of Social Work is moving forward on this vision under the dynamic leadership of Dean Lori Messinger and our senior leadership team. We seek to deepen our work as national leaders in critical, social justice-focused, and engaged scholarship, education, and community service. With over 850 students enrolled in undergraduate, MSW, DSW, and PhD programs in Knoxville, Nashville, and online, the College is preparing highly qualified social workers to address areas of need across the state, the country, and the globe. College faculty, staff, and administrators are enthusiastically creating equity-minded, inclusive work and learning environments, providing community spaces for critical conversations, and developing interdisciplinary research that focuses on addressing the needs of under-resourced groups. The person hired in this position would become a member of this exceptional, thriving academic community.

The University of Tennessee Knoxville and the College of Social Work are committed to our tenure track and practice faculty. There is a strong mentoring program and university support for teaching and research innovation and success. The ADEI position serves our Knoxville, Nashville, and online campuses, and can be located in Knoxville or Nashville.

The Position

The University of Tennessee College of Social Work (UTCSW) invites applications for our associate dean for equity and inclusion (ADEI). We seek a colleague who will continue the groundbreaking work of our previous ADEI through further implementation of our active diversity action plan and leading our strong commitment to social justice. The ADEI is responsible for the strategic direction of the CSW’s DEI activities, promoting an equitable, anti-racist, anti-oppressive and respectful environment for faculty, staff and students. The ADEI is a member of the senior administrative leadership team and reports directly to the dean. Faculty rank and appointment will be based on experience and qualifications.

The scope of responsibilities of the associate dean for equity and inclusion includes:

1. Leading the College’s Committee for Equity and Inclusion to oversee the development, implementation, and assessment of the college’s equity and inclusion plan.
2. Providing leadership in curriculum, academic assessment, and strategic planning related to diversity/inclusion.
3. Developing and disseminating information about best practices for teaching as relates to diversity, equity and inclusion.
4. Developing and implementing enrollment management and retention strategies with program directors and the associate dean for academic affairs, with the goals of increasing representation of Black, Indigenous, and People of color (BIPOC) students, along with other underrepresented and minoritized students, and maximizing positive outcomes for these students.
5. Fostering collaborative working relationships with internal and external constituents to communicate and coordinate diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that support CSW and University goals.
6. Coordinating the ongoing collection, analysis, and presentation of data and other feedback opportunities from faculty, staff, and students from minoritized populations and working with the faculty, staff, students, alumni, and other constituencies to disseminate findings.
7. Working closely with the College leadership and standing committees to ensure that the College reflects the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, shared governance, integrity, and belonging in all of its policies, practices, and communications.
8. Serving as the College’s liaison to external stakeholders (university, community, social work education/profession, and community groups) to understand needs and secure resources to work for equity and inclusion.

Campus Locations

The City of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, outstanding athletic opportunities, and a robust offering of outdoor and cultural activities. Knoxville enjoys the charm of a small city with activities that range from green energy initiatives and community greenways to thriving festival culture, music, culinary, and outdoor recreation scenes. Knoxville’s community brings events such as the Asian Festival, Knoxville Opera’s Rossini Festival, Kuumba Festival, Hola Festival, Dogwood Arts Festival to name a few. The city is also home to the Knoxville Museum of Art, the Beck Cultural Center, Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame,  the Frank H. McClung Museum of Natural History, and the Museum of Appalachia. Citing affordability and quality of life, U.S. News and World Report ranks Knoxville among the best places to live.

Nashville is an action-packed and vibrant metropolis with so much more to offer than its famous Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry. It is currently listed as #30 on the U.S. News and World report’s best Places to Live (2021) and offers events such as the CMA Festival, the Nashville Film Festival, Live on the Green, Tomato Art Fest, and the Nashville Pride Festival. Nashville is also home to several HBCUs with dynamic campus activities. Outside of Nashville’s busy downtown Broadway scene, there are lots of unique neighborhoods filled with fantastic ethnic food options and cultural events, with unlimited opportunities to explore gorgeous parks and greenways, both inside and outside the city limits. Nashville is a short distance away from national parks that are great for camping and hiking.  

The University and the College of Social Work

The University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK) recognizes its role as a land-grant, flagship Research-1 institution as stated in its new strategic vision that imagines “a world enriched by our ideas, improved through action, and inspired by the Volunteer Spirit of service and leadership.” (https://chancellor.utk.edu/vision/). The CSW is moving forward on this vision under the dynamic leadership of Dean Lori Messinger and our senior leadership team to deepen our impact as educators, researchers, and scholars. College faculty conduct interdisciplinary research that focuses on the needs of under resourced groups. We value engaged scholarship and strong collaboration across the university and the country, as exemplified in the University and College Strategic Plans. The university is also actively promoting multidisciplinary and translational studies in human health and wellbeing.  The person hired in this position would become a member of this exceptional and thriving academic community.

The Position

The University of Tennessee Knoxville College of Social Work (UTCSW) is seeking a highly regarded scholar to fill the position of Cooper-Herron Endowed Professorship in Mental Health Practice and Research.  This endowed professorship offers an outstanding opportunity for an experienced behavioral health researcher to pursue their program of research with significant potential for collaboration with creative colleagues and doctoral students.  We offer a reduced teaching load to allow for greater focus on conducting programmatic research. It is expected that the person who fills this position would actively contribute to the growing research portfolio within the college by pursuing and receiving external funding for their program of research. This 9-month faculty position, which can be housed on the Knoxville or Nashville campuses, offers a highly competitive salary with excellent fringe benefits.

With over 850 students enrolled in undergraduate, MSSW, DSW, and PhD programs in Knoxville, Nashville, and online, the UTCSW is preparing highly skilled and culturally sensitive social workers to address areas of need across the state, the country, and the globe. We are also looking for a qualified candidate who will help the CSW move forward in our commitment to anti-oppressive practice, equity, inclusive excellence, and social justice. We are committed to education, scholarship, and service that together move the needle on the social and economic problems that disproportionately affect under resourced and minoritized populations.

The successful candidate will be a respected researcher with a national or international reputation and a strong record of scholarly accomplishment, including a sustained record of funding from NIH, NSF, and/or other external funders. Their research should fit within the broad area of mental health and health behaviors, meaning executing studies in the development, prevention, and/or treatment of mental and emotional disorders and/or the behaviors associated with them. Emphasis on specific periods of the life course – childhood through old age – is open. The CSW has a growing portfolio of research focusing on behavioral health and mental health sequelae of life experiences (e.g., trauma, immigration stress, climate disasters) and studies developing and testing innovative models of prevention and treatment. Preference will be given to researchers who demonstrate interdisciplinary research experience.

The newly hired endowed professor would find useful collaboration opportunities within The Center for Behavioral Health Research (CBHR). The CBHR conducts a broad spectrum of behavioral health studies of children, adolescents, adults, families, and communities. Its research incorporates faculty, staff, and students from a variety of disciplines at UTK and other universities. Since its founding in 1988, the CBHR’s work has been largely funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Other funders include the Health Resources and Services Administration, The W.T. Grant Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, and other private foundations and donors.

Campus Locations

The City of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, outstanding athletic opportunities, and a robust offering of outdoor and cultural activities. Knoxville enjoys the charm of a small city with activities that range from green energy initiatives and community greenways to thriving festival culture, music, culinary, and outdoor recreation scenes. Knoxville’s community brings events such as the Asian Festival, Knoxville Opera’s Rossini Festival, Kuumba Festival, Hola Festival, Dogwood Arts Festival to name a few. The city is also home to the Knoxville Museum of Art, the Beck Cultural Center, Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame,  the Frank H. McClung Museum of Natural History, and the Museum of Appalachia is a short drive from Knoxville.. Citing affordability and quality of life, U.S. News and World Report ranks Knoxville among the best places to live.

Nashville is an action-packed and vibrant metropolis with so much more to offer than its famous Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry. It is currently listed as #30 on the U.S. News and World report’s best Places to Live (2021) and offers events such as the CMA Festival, the Nashville Film Festival, Live on the Green, Tomato Art Fest, and the Nashville Pride Festival. Nashville is also home to several HBCUs with dynamic campus activities. Outside of Nashville’s busy downtown Broadway scene, there are lots of unique neighborhoods filled with fantastic ethnic food options and cultural events, with unlimited opportunities to explore gorgeous parks and greenways, both inside and outside the city limits. Nashville is a short distance away from national parks that are great for camping and hiking.

The University and the College of Social Work

The University of Tennessee (UTK) recognizes its role as a land-grant, flagship research institution as stated in its new strategic vision that imagines “a world enriched by our ideas, improved through action, and inspired by the Volunteer Spirit of service and leadership.” (https://chancellor.utk.edu/vision/). The UTCSW is moving forward on this vision under the dynamic leadership of Dean Lori Messinger and our senior leadership team to deepen our impact as researchers and scholars. With over 850 students enrolled in undergraduate, MSW, DSW, and PhD programs in Knoxville, Nashville, and online, the College is preparing highly skilled and culturally sensitive social workers to address areas of need across the state, the country, and the globe. The person hired in this position would become a member of this exceptional and thriving academic community.

The University of Tennessee Knoxville and the UTCSW are committed to our tenure-track and non-tenure track faculty. There is a strong mentoring program, manageable teaching load, competitive start-up funds for research, and university support for teaching and research innovation and success.

The Position

The University of Tennessee College of Social Work (UTCSW) invites applications for an Online MSSW Program Director. We seek an experienced faculty colleague who has expertise in online graduate social work education. We are looking for a qualified candidate who will contribute to the highest-quality education of graduate students, engage with communities and professional organizations in collaborative ways, and help the CSW move forward in our commitment to anti-oppressive practice, equity, inclusive excellence, and social justice. Reporting to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the College of Social Work, the position can be located on either the Knoxville or Nashville campus. Faculty rank and appointment type will be based on experience and qualifications.

The Director of the Online Master of Social Work Program has the primary responsibility for managing day-to-day programmatic activities. This position works in tandem with the other MSSW directors on various aspects of the program, including admissions, curriculum development and implementation, student advising, faculty teaching assignments, program assessment, and compliance with accreditation standards. The MSSW Program Director is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective relationships with faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders. The MSSW Director promotes the School’s connection with the practice community through active engagement with relevant professional associations at the local and national levels. The level of this position requires comprehensive knowledge and understanding of university practices and processes, sound judgment and decision-making skills, the ability to work collaboratively on a team, and the ability to create a vision and leadership for the Online MSSW Program. This position requires extensive knowledge of best practices in online education, especially as it relates to adult learners. 

Campus Locations

The City of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, outstanding athletic opportunities, and a robust offering of outdoor and cultural activities. Knoxville enjoys the charm of a small city with activities that range from green energy initiatives and community greenways to thriving festival culture, music, culinary, and outdoor recreation scenes. Knoxville’s community brings events such as the Asian Festival, Knoxville Opera’s Rossini Festival, Kuumba Festival, Hola Festival, Dogwood Arts Festival to name a few. The city is also home to the Knoxville Museum of Art, the Beck Cultural Center, Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame,  the Frank H. McClung Museum of Natural History, and the Museum of Appalachia is a short drive from Knoxville. Citing affordability and quality of life, U.S. News and World Report ranks Knoxville among the best places to live.

Nashville is an action-packed and vibrant metropolis with so much more to offer than its famous Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry. It is currently listed as #30 on the U.S. News and World report’s best Places to Live (2021) and offers events such as the CMA Festival, the Nashville Film Festival, Live on the Green, Tomato Art Fest, and the Nashville Pride Festival. Nashville is also home to several HBCUs with dynamic campus activities. Outside of Nashville’s busy downtown Broadway scene, there are lots of unique neighborhoods filled with fantastic ethnic food options and cultural events, with unlimited opportunities to explore gorgeous parks and greenways, both inside and outside the city limits. Nashville is a short distance away from national parks that are great for camping and hiking.

The University of Tennessee Knoxville, College of Social Work, through the Social Work Office of Research and Public Service (SWORPS) is accepting applications for a Research Associate III. As a member of SWORPS’ Division of Applied Research and Evaluation, this position works in collaboration with the Associate Director and peers to develop and execute research and evaluation plans for a variety of sponsored projects, including projects related to child maltreatment prevention, child well-being, youth development, and early childhood education.  We provide tailored and collaborative research, evaluation, and technical assistance services to create practical solutions and actionable results designed to enhance programs and practices that improve lives in Tennessee and beyond.

The following job duties include, but not limited to:

Planning, designing, and conducting applied research and program evaluation activities

-Provide leadership regarding effective evaluation models, methods, and systems.

-Conduct and develop literature reviews related to field-specific research, evaluation, and assessment as directed or as needed for projects.

-Collect data through observations, interviews, focus groups, surveys, and review of administrative data.

-Ensure milestones are met and, when not met, work with Associate Director to devise ways to redirect applied research and evaluation activities or revise previously developed plan.

-Synthesize and analyze qualitative and quantitative data.

-Translate the findings, as well as the methods that produced them, for stakeholders who are unfamiliar with evaluation practice and terminology.

-Author technical memos, TA tools, issue briefs, webinar presentations, sections of reports, and journal manuscripts.

-Support clients and partners on the use of applied research and program evaluation data.

-Supervise graduate level interns and entry level professionals in SWORPS’ Division of Applied Research and Evaluation.

-Communicate with SWORPS members from other divisions/units to produce work products.

-Support development of applied research and evaluation proposals in response to RFPs, RFQs, or direct requests from potential clients.

Managing client relationships and needs

-Develop positive and trusting relationships with sponsors/program staff.

-Respond to client communication in a timely and professional manner via telephone and email.

-Present applied research and evaluation findings to clients and other program stakeholders.

-Facilitate or monitor changes resulting from recommendations.

-Maintain confidentiality.

-Act as program evaluation champion reinforcing with sponsors/program staff the notion that evaluation activities are intended to be helpful to staff and other decision makers.

Data Management and Analysis

-Identify potential data sources.

-Draw on a variety of evaluation instruments and procedures.

-Evaluate the appropriateness of using existing instruments and tools.

-Construct reliable and valid instruments.

-Execute statistical analysis/modeling.

-Liaison with clients/program staff to ensure data quality and completeness.

-Work with internal software designers to determine data specification and reporting.

-Organize and maintain client/program staff data sets for applied research and evaluation projects.

-Other duties/projects as assigned.

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Sociology, Human Development, Public Health, or related field. Doctoral degree preferred.

Required Work Experience

-5 years of work experience as program evaluator or research analyst (minimum of 3 yrs outside of coursework)

-Demonstrated experience with quantitative data collection and analysis skills, analysis of longitudinal data sets, and/or survey development.

-Demonstrated experience leading and managing applied research or program evaluation projects including establishing project timelines, delegating work, and supporting team members.

-Fluency in participant confidentiality and data security protocols.

-Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Preferred experience

-Demonstrated skill in data visualization techniques.

-Applied experience with implementation science and/or fidelity monitoring.

-Knowledge of the field of Education (early education, higher education, and workforce development).

-Experience with leading multi-site evaluations.

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday with occasional weekends, evenings, and overnight travel.

WORK LOCATION: Knoxville

Application Process: Interested individuals should provide a cover letter addressing professional experience relevant to each required and preferred qualifications, a resume, and complete contact information for 3 professional references. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications should submit all information via this link. 

Application Process: Applications should submit all information via this link.