"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)

Location: University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Open Date: Sep 3, 2025

Description:

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 starting in October 2025 and we will invite the finalists for each position 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.

The specific course assignments, as well as the separate determinations of track (Lecturer, Teaching Professor, Professor of Practice) and rank of all hires, will be based on departmental needs and candidate strengths.

Successful candidates are expected to engage with students beyond the classroom to help them enhance their skills and career readiness. Faculty must be able to collaborate effectively within the Department, College, and University.

• Start Date: August 1, 2026
• Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Department Overview

The Department of Finance is one of seven academic departments within the Haslam College of Business. It offers programs at the undergraduate, MBA, Executive MBA, and doctoral levels, and houses the Masters Investment Learning Center. Finance is a popular major and minor at UTK. The department is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service, and prides itself on a collegial and collaborative environment among faculty and students.

Location

The University of Tennessee is located in Knoxville, a vibrant city nestled near the Great Smoky Mountains. Knoxville offers a low cost of living, abundant outdoor activities, and is frequently recognized as one of the "Best Places to Live" in the United States.

Qualifications:

Track and Rank Qualifications:

Consistent with the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Faculty Handbook and college/department bylaws, non-tenure-track (NTT) titles and ranks are determined based on credentials and a documented record of effectiveness in assigned responsibilities (primarily teaching).

Lecturer Series (Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Distinguished Lecturer)

• Lecturer – Holds (or will hold at the time of appointment) a Master’s degree or higher in Finance or a related field and shows promise for excellence in assigned responsibilities.
• Senior Lecturer – As above, with a demonstrated record of excellence in assigned responsibilities.
• Distinguished Lecturer – As above, with a sustained, consistent record of excellence in assigned responsibilities.

Teaching Professor Series (Assistant, Associate, Teaching Professor)

• Teaching Assistant Professor – Holds a Ph.D. (or will hold at the time of appointment) in Finance or a related field with promise for excellence in teaching and related responsibilities, evidenced by early effectiveness and contributions.
• Teaching Associate Professor – Terminal degree with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and related responsibilities.
• Teaching Professor (Full) – Terminal degree with a sustained, consistent record of excellence and evidence of instructional leadership (e.g., curriculum development, mentoring, pedagogical innovation) commensurate with senior rank.

Professor of Practice Series (Assistant, Associate, Professor of Practice)

• Assistant Professor of Practice – Holds a Ph.D. (or will hold at the time of appointment) in Finance or a related field and/or appropriate professional licensure/certification and significant professional experience; shows promise for excellence in assigned responsibilities.
• Associate Professor of Practice – As above, with a demonstrated record of excellence in assigned responsibilities.
• Professor of Practice – As above, with a sustained, consistent record of excellence in assigned responsibilities; often includes evidence of professional or instructional leadership.

Notes on Evidence and Evaluation: Appointment rank and later promotion is determined based on evidence of achievement in assigned duties, which may include course evaluations, peer reviews, curricular or program leadership, mentoring, pedagogical innovation, student success contributions, and service aligned with instructional roles. Expectations are calibrated to workload and unit bylaws.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated effectiveness in undergraduate-level teaching.
• A strong commitment to student success.
• Industry experience and/or relevant certifications (e.g., CFP, CFA, real estate licensure) are desirable but not required.
• A desire to lead coordination of CFP (Certified Financial Planner) coursework.
• The ability and desire to teach and/or develop programming in our graduate and executive education (GEE) 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

Positions remain open until filled.

For inquiries, contact Jeannie Goodman (goodmanj@utk.edu) or the 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.