Non-Tenure Track Faculty Positions in Finance – University of Tennessee, Knoxville

🏛️ Faculty Opportunity: Non-Tenure Track Faculty Positions in Finance – University of Tennessee, Knoxville

• Institution: University of Tennessee, Knoxville

• Academic Unit / Department: Haslam College of Business – Department of Finance

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: Not specified

• Appointment Type: Full-Time / Non-Tenure-Track

• Academic Rank / Level: Lecturer, Teaching Professor, or Professor of Practice

• Number of Positions: 2

• Salary / Remuneration: Competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications

• Location: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

• Application Deadline: Open until filled; review begins September 16, 2026

• Expected Start Date: August 1, 2027

📋 Overview of Role

The Department of Finance at the Haslam College of Business invites applications for two full-time, non-tenure-track faculty positions supporting teaching across the finance curriculum. Depending on qualifications and experience, appointments may be made in the Lecturer, Teaching Professor, or Professor of Practice series.

Teaching areas may include corporate finance, investments, financial institutions, FinTech, and real estate. Faculty are also expected to engage with students beyond the classroom and contribute to student career readiness.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach finance courses across undergraduate, graduate, MBA, Executive MBA, and professional programs as assigned.

• Support courses in corporate finance, investments, financial institutions, FinTech, and real estate.

• Engage with students outside the classroom to support skill development and career readiness.

• Develop and deliver high-quality instruction and contribute to curriculum development.

• Collaborate effectively with faculty and colleagues across the Department, College, and University.

• Participate in service and instructional activities appropriate to the appointment track and rank.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Master's degree or higher in Finance or a related field for the Lecturer series; Ph.D. or terminal degree in Finance or a related field for Teaching Professor positions.

• Experience & Specializations: Demonstrated teaching effectiveness, particularly at the undergraduate level; relevant professional or industry experience is desirable.

• Professional Qualifications: Relevant certifications such as CFP, CFA, or real estate licensure are desirable but not required.

• Preferred Expertise: Ability and interest in teaching or developing programming for graduate and executive education programs, including MBA, Executive MBA, and specialized MBA programs.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• Faculty appointments and promotion opportunities are determined according to University, College, and Department standards.

• Opportunities may include teaching across undergraduate and graduate finance programs.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter indicating the position/track of interest and relevant experience.

2. Curriculum Vitae (CV).

3. Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness, such as syllabi, course materials, or student evaluations.

4. Contact Information for Three Professional References.

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: https://apply.interfolio.com/191881

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: Jeannie Goodman — goodhttps://apply.interfolio.com/191881manj@utk.edu

• 📧 Search Committee Chair: Tracie Woidtke — twoidtke@utk.edu

• 📅 Application Review Begins: September 16, 2026

• Deadline: Open until filled

🌐 Official Website / Domain: University of Tennessee, Knoxville — utk.edu