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Description
The Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in the Department of Finance. Faculty members are expected to publish in top finance journals, teach at undergraduate and graduate levels, and contribute to the intellectual life of the university. Candidates must be able to work effectively within a Department and a College that places significant emphasis on interaction and cross-functional integration. Effective date of employment will be August 1, 2027, or when filled. Compensation will be competitive.
Program Information
The Department of Finance is one of seven departments within the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee. The Department's mission includes excellence in research, teaching, and service, while working within the framework of the College's overall mission. The Department holds a strong, meaningful position within the College, and faculty members actively participate in College-wide programs and priorities. The Department of Finance is the largest major at The University of Tennessee and includes curriculum at the undergraduate, MBA, and doctoral levels; and it also houses the Master's Investment Learning Center. The Department values a collegial environment where faculty members work well with each other and with doctoral students.
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee is the gateway to the Smoky Mountains and is frequently listed as one of the "Best Places to Live" based on the low cost of living and abundance of outdoor activities.
Duties/Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the teaching mission at the undergraduate level and, eventually, at the MBA and/or Ph.D. levels. Research requirements include a strong, ongoing record of publication in top-tier finance journals and an interest in working with other faculty and graduate students on research projects.
Qualifications
Successful Candidates for Assistant Professor rank for this position will have:
Ph.D. degree in finance or a related field in hand (including August 2027 graduation) as of the starting date of employment.
A commitment to a scholarly research record as evidenced by publications (or work toward publications) in top-tier journals in the field of finance.
The ability to communicate effectively to audiences including faculty, undergraduate students, and graduate students.
Successful Candidates for Associate Professor rank for this position will - in addition to the above - have: Evidence of an established research agenda as evidenced by top-tier publications within the field of Finance.
Evidence of service at the department, college, and discipline levels.
The ability and desire to teach and/or develop programming in our graduate and executive education (GEE) programs, such as the Master's in Financial Economics, MBA, Executive MBA, Physicians Executive MBA, or Aerospace and Defense MBA.
Application Instructions
Qualified individuals are invited to submit their application materials via Interfolio apply.interfolio.com/ . The application package should include a cover letter indicating interest, a curriculum vitae, evidence of successful prior teaching (course materials, teaching evaluations, etc.), a recent publication or working paper, and three (3) confidential letters of reference. We will begin initial review of application materials on September 18, 2026 and will continue reviewing applications until the position is filled. The search will remain open until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted via videoconference (e.g., ZOOM) starting in September-October 2026, and we will invite the finalists to campus. For further information, please contact Jeannie Goodman ( or ) or the Chair of the Search Committee, Scott Guernsey ( ).
Worksite address
knoxville, TN, 37955, US
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