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 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

TheDepartment of Financeis one of seven academic departments withinthe Haslam College of Business. It offers programs at the undergraduate MBA Executive MBA and doctoral levels and houses theMasters Investment Learning Center. Finance is a popular major and minor (collateral) at UTK. The department is committed to excellence in teaching research and service and prides itself on acollegial and collaborativeenvironment among faculty and students.

Location

The University of Tennessee is located inKnoxville a vibrant city nestled near theGreat Smoky Mountains. Knoxville offers alow cost of living abundantoutdoor activities and is frequently recognized as one of theBest Places to Livein the United States.

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). Standards and procedures related to appointment and promotion standards are additionally governed by department and college bylaws.

Lecturer Series (Lecturer Senior Lecturer Distinguished Lecturer)

• Lecturer Holds (or will hold at the time of appointment) a Masters 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.