PSM Current Job Openings
Spring 2025 Physics Teaching Assistants Needed
Description: If you are a student who has taken and passed PHYS 2110 and PHYS 2120, you can apply for a TA position in the Physics department for $12.00/hr. Please email tschrichte@tntech.edu or stop by Bruner 243 for an application.
Description: The Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) is accepting applications for a Research Associate to focus on public policy issues affecting local governments in Tennessee. TACIR’s research, evaluations, and technical assistance enable state and local government officials to unravel complex issues and make creative, informed policy and program decisions. Applicants must have an earned graduate degree to be considered. The job is in our downtown Nashville, TN office. Our staff currently telecommutes from home three days per week most weeks. Position posted on 01/25/2025.
Salary: $60,000 with actual salary commensurate with experience and education.
Description: The Southern Environmental Law Center has created a new position, Forest Associate, ideally located in our Asheville, NC or Chapel Hill, NC offices. This individual will join our Forest Program but will also work in concert with our Energy Program as needed, and report to Senior Attorneys in our Asheville and Chapel Hill offices. Applications accepted until filled.
Salary: $59,000- $70,000.
CEC Air Quality Project Manager in Knoxville, TN
Description: In this position, you will evaluate and present information regarding emissions from proposed processes and equipment in support of state and federal permit applications and regulatory compliance reports. Assisting clients with sustainability reporting and achieving Environmental, Social, Governance is also an important priority for this role. Job duties will include performing engineering calculations, compiling permit application documents, preparing compliance reports, meeting and coordinating with clients to obtain and understand project information, communicating with regulatory personnel, and evaluating control technologies and emission reduction options for client facilities. Position posted January 2024 and position is open until filled.
Scholarships
Tennessee Environmental Network of the South (TENSOS) Scholarship
Description: The Student Scholarship opportunity at the Tennessee Environmental Network Show of the South (TENSOS) is a scholarship available for all students (undergraduate, master’s, and PhD) who are studying within the Environmental field. The application process involves submitting an online application which includes a brief abstract of the research. Once the application process closes, a select number of students will be selected as finalist. Finalists are invited to attend TENSOS in Chattanooga, TN, from May 15-17, 2024 to present their research and have the opportunity to win a $1,500 scholarship. Finalists receive complimentary conference admission and lodging which will also allow them to take advantage of an unprecedented networking opportunity with environmental professionals from Tennessee and beyond. Many of our scholarship finalists have received job offers because of their participation in the conference. Deadline to apply is March 31st, 2025.
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