Assistant Professor of Business Analytics, AI/ML, Fall 2027

Assistant Professor of Business Analytics, AI/ML, Fall 2027

Location: University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Open Date: Jun 5, 2026

Description:

The Department of Business Analytics and Statistics at the Haslam College of Business, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position of business analytics with a focus on applied artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning (ML). Faculty members are expected to publish in top academic journals, to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels, and contribute to the intellectual life of the university. Effective date of employment will be August 1, 2027, or when filled. Compensation will be competitive.

Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. degree in Information Systems, Operations Research, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Statistics, or related fields, with a business background or a focus on business applications, 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 academic journals.
• The ability to communicate effectively to audiences including faculty, undergraduate students, and graduate students.

Application Instructions:

Qualified individuals should send the following application materials as ONE PDF to apply.interfolio.com/187644: cover letter, CV, research statement, teaching statement (with teaching evaluations if applicable), sample research paper, and contact information for three references.

Review of applications will begin on 6/25/2026 and continue until the position is filled. Full consideration will be given to applications received before July 31, 2026.

A background check is required before the successful candidate can be hired.

For questions, please contact: BAS@UTK.EDU or 865-974-9311.