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Job Summary

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.

Average 3-3 teaching load (18 credits total per academic year) plus the expectation of research activity and departmental/ institutional/ professional service. Courses taught are mostly online, with some on-ground sections possible. Please note: 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. Possibility of periodic graduate teaching for candidates with relevant preparation and interests. Summer teaching option possible.

Key responsibilities include:
* 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

CDST houses graduate as well as undergraduate interdisciplinary degree programs and is part of ETSU’s Clemmer College of Education and Human Development. The department’s mission is to provide interdisciplinary studies and degree completion options to a wide variety of both traditional and post-traditional students, and to help promote and facilitate interdisciplinary teaching and research collaboration across the college and the university.

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

Required Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or other terminal degree in a relevant field from a regionally-accredited institution or its international equivalent
  • Academic preparation or experience in interdisciplinary theory and practice, adult learning, the liberal arts, and/or related areas
  • Experience with online teaching using a digital course management platform

Preferred Qualifications

  • Teaching and/or research interests in areas such as interdisciplinary learning/ theory/practice, transformational learning, post-traditional pedagogy, liberal/global education, design thinking, interdisciplinary research methods, cultural studies, STEAM studies, leadership/workforce/organizational studies, 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 & Benefits

Application Instructions

  • Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students in highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution’s mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Job Info

  • Job Identification 745
  • Job Category Faculty
  • Posting Date 03/20/2026, 02:46 PM
  • Degree Level Doctorate Degree
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Locations 128 North Dossett Dr, Johnson City, TN, 37614, US

ETSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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ETSU pursues its mission through a student-centered community of learning reflecting high standards and promoting a balance of liberal arts and professional preparation, continuous improvement, and based on core values where: PEOPLE come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve their full potential ; RELATIONSHIPS are built on honesty, integrity, and trust; DIVERSITY of people and thought is respected; EXCELLENCE is achieved through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a strong work ethic; EFFICIENCY is achieved through wise use of human and financial resources; and COMMITMENT to intellectual achievement is embraced.