Assistant / Associate Professor (Entrepreneurship), Department of Management & Entrepreneurship[...]

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position in Entrepreneurship at the Haslam College of Business. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. by August 2026 and showcase strong teaching and research capabilities in Entrepreneurship. The position involves teaching courses, conducting impactful research, and engaging in university service, contributing to a vibrant academic environment with over 200 faculty members.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required by August 2026.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in research and teaching.
• Strong publication record for Associate Professor candidates.

Responsibilities

• Engage in research leading to top-tier publications.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in entrepreneurship.
• Participate in service activities.

Skills

Scholarly effectiveness

Teaching effectiveness

Research program development

Education

Ph.D. from an accredited institution

Job description

Assistant / Associate Professor (Entrepreneurship), Department of Management & Entrepreneurship, Fall 2026

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The University of Tennessee’s Haslam College of Business and the Department of Management & Entrepreneurship invite applications for tenure-track positions in Entrepreneurship at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The effective date of employment is August 1, 2026, or when filled. Compensation will be competitive.

Position Overview

The Haslam College of Business is AACSB accredited, with over 200 full-time faculty and more than 10,000 students. The department offers undergraduate, master's, and Ph.D. programs, and has a faculty with a strong record of research in top journals. The college is expanding, with a new building opening in 2027.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. from an accredited institution by August 1, 2026, and demonstrate scholarly and teaching effectiveness in Entrepreneurship or a related discipline. Candidates for Assistant Professor should show promise in developing a research program, while those for Associate Professor should have a strong record of publication and professional recognition.

Responsibilities

Engage in research resulting in top-tier publications, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in entrepreneurship and innovation, and participate in service activities.

Application Process

Apply by August 1, 2025, via Interfolio with a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references. The review process will continue until the positions are filled.

Additional Information

For more details and to apply, visit: apply.interfolio.com/168920

For questions, contact Dr. Dave Williams, Search Committee Chair, at the Department of Management & Entrepreneurship, Haslam College of Business, University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Tennessee is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.