New Faculty Add to Student and Research Opportunities



Faculty Stars Align Through Hiring Constellation
Faculty members joining the college in fall 2025 bring new, interdisciplinary perspectives in a variety of academic fields, research topics, and creative activity. These new colleagues expand on our world-class opportunities for student success and further the university’s research mission to make life and lives better for Tennesseans and beyond.

New Faculty Numbers
23
Arts and Humanities
26
Natural Sciences and Mathematics
12
Social Sciences

New Arts and Humanities Faculty
New faculty members joining the college’s Division of Arts and Humanities this fall contribute fresh, interdisciplinary perspectives in literature, history, culture, languages, art, and more.

New Natural Sciences and Math Faculty
New faculty members joining the college’s Division of Natural Sciences and Math this fall contribute groundbreaking perspectives across research and scholarship areas.

New Social Sciences Faculty
New faculty members joining the college’s Division of Social Sciences this fall contribute to the ongoing exploration of helping make our institutions, communities, and the individuals who inhabit them stronger, healthier, and better equipped for the challenges of tomorrow.
It is exciting to welcome so many top scholars, researchers, and artists as new members of our academic community. Hiring faculty with wide-ranging, interdisciplinary expertise helps the college provide students with a next-level educational experience as they build their unique personal and professional interests and prepare to embark on successful careers.
Robert Hinde
Interim Executive Dean
College of Arts and Sciences