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The University of Tennessee

Assistant/Associate Professor of Finance

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.

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.

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.

Application Instructions

Qualified individuals are invited to submit their application materials via Interfolio https://apply.interfolio.com/191870. 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 (goodmanj@utk.edu or 865-974-3218) or the Chair of the Search Committee, Scott Guernsey (sguernsey@utk.edu).

Non-Discrimination Statement

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone 865-974-2498. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.

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.