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Non-Tenure Track Faculty Positions in Finance, Fall 2026 (3 openings)
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Non-Tenure Track Faculty Positions in Finance, Fall 2026 (3 openings)
The Department of Finance at the Haslam College of Business, University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications and nominations for three full‑time, non‑tenure‑track faculty positions. These positions will be classified under the Lecturer, Teaching Professor, or Professor of Practice tracks, with the specific title and rank dependent on qualifications.
Interviews will be conducted via videoconference (e.g., ZOOM) starting in October 2025 and finalists will be invited to campus.
Position Details The Department of Finance anticipates hiring three non‑tenure‑track faculty members to support teaching needs across the finance curriculum, which includes courses in corporate finance, investments, FinTech, real estate, and personal financial planning. While candidates will not be expected to teach in all areas of the curriculum, the department has a particular interest in hiring at least one individual who can contribute to course offerings in real estate and/or personal financial planning.
Location University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Open Date September 3, 2025
Start Date August 1, 2026
Salary Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate courses in the finance curriculum, including corporate finance, investments, FinTech, real estate, and personal financial planning.
Collaborate effectively within the Department, College, and University.
Engage with students beyond the classroom to help them enhance their skills and career readiness.
Qualifications
Consistent with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Faculty Handbook and college/department bylaws, a documented record of effectiveness in teaching.
Lecturer: Holds or will hold a Master’s degree in Finance or related field.
Senior Lecturer: Same as Lecturer with a demonstrated record of excellence.
Distinguished Lecturer: Sustained, consistent record of excellence.
Teaching Assistant Professor: Holds a Ph.D. with promise for excellence in teaching.
Teaching Associate Professor: Terminal degree with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching.
Teaching Professor: Sustained record of excellence and evidence of instructional leadership.
Assistant Professor of Practice: Holds a Ph.D. or professional licensure/certification with significant professional experience.
Associate Professor of Practice: Same as Assistant with a demonstrated record of excellence.
Professor of Practice: Sustained record of excellence; evidence of professional or instructional leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated effectiveness in undergraduate‑level teaching.
Strong commitment to student success.
Industry experience or certifications (e.g., CFP, CFA, real estate licensure) desirable but not required.
Desire to lead coordination of CFP coursework.
Ability to teach or develop programming in graduate and executive education programs such as the Masters in Financial Economics, MBA, Executive MBA, Physicians Executive MBA, or Aerospace and Defense MBA.
Application Instructions Interested candidates should apply online via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/173014
Application Materials Should Include
Cover letter indicating position interest and relevant experience.
Curriculum vitae (CV).
Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., syllabi, course materials, student evaluations).
Contact information for three professional references.
Application Review Begins Wednesday, September 17, 2024
The position remains open until filled. For inquiries, contact Jeannie Goodman (goodmanj@utk.edu) or Search Committee Chair, David Maslar (dmaslar@utk.edu).
Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996‑3560, by email to eoa@utk.edu, or by phone at 865‑974‑2498. 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 Investigation and Resolution, 216 Business Incubator Building, E J. Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996‑3560, by email to investigations@utk.edu, or by phone at 865‑974‑0717.
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Interviews will be conducted via videoconference (e.g., ZOOM) starting in October 2025 and finalists will be invited to campus.
Position Details The Department of Finance anticipates hiring three non‑tenure‑track faculty members to support teaching needs across the finance curriculum, which includes courses in corporate finance, investments, FinTech, real estate, and personal financial planning. While candidates will not be expected to teach in all areas of the curriculum, the department has a particular interest in hiring at least one individual who can contribute to course offerings in real estate and/or personal financial planning.
Location University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Open Date September 3, 2025
Start Date August 1, 2026
Salary Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate courses in the finance curriculum, including corporate finance, investments, FinTech, real estate, and personal financial planning.
Collaborate effectively within the Department, College, and University.
Engage with students beyond the classroom to help them enhance their skills and career readiness.
Qualifications
Consistent with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Faculty Handbook and college/department bylaws, a documented record of effectiveness in teaching.
Lecturer: Holds or will hold a Master’s degree in Finance or related field.
Senior Lecturer: Same as Lecturer with a demonstrated record of excellence.
Distinguished Lecturer: Sustained, consistent record of excellence.
Teaching Assistant Professor: Holds a Ph.D. with promise for excellence in teaching.
Teaching Associate Professor: Terminal degree with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching.
Teaching Professor: Sustained record of excellence and evidence of instructional leadership.
Assistant Professor of Practice: Holds a Ph.D. or professional licensure/certification with significant professional experience.
Associate Professor of Practice: Same as Assistant with a demonstrated record of excellence.
Professor of Practice: Sustained record of excellence; evidence of professional or instructional leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated effectiveness in undergraduate‑level teaching.
Strong commitment to student success.
Industry experience or certifications (e.g., CFP, CFA, real estate licensure) desirable but not required.
Desire to lead coordination of CFP coursework.
Ability to teach or develop programming in graduate and executive education programs such as the Masters in Financial Economics, MBA, Executive MBA, Physicians Executive MBA, or Aerospace and Defense MBA.
Application Instructions Interested candidates should apply online via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/173014
Application Materials Should Include
Cover letter indicating position interest and relevant experience.
Curriculum vitae (CV).
Evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., syllabi, course materials, student evaluations).
Contact information for three professional references.
Application Review Begins Wednesday, September 17, 2024
The position remains open until filled. For inquiries, contact Jeannie Goodman (goodmanj@utk.edu) or Search Committee Chair, David Maslar (dmaslar@utk.edu).
Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996‑3560, by email to eoa@utk.edu, or by phone at 865‑974‑2498. 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 Investigation and Resolution, 216 Business Incubator Building, E J. Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996‑3560, by email to investigations@utk.edu, or by phone at 865‑974‑0717.
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