Assistant or Associate Professor of Marketing (1 position), Fall 2026

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Haslam College of Business seeks a tenure-track faculty member in Marketing for the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Candidates will engage in impactful research, teaching, and service. A PhD is required, with preferences based on teaching commitment and research focus, particularly in sales.

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct high-quality research publishable in premier journals.
• Capability to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct impactful research and publish findings.
• Teach three courses per year at undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
• Contribute to departmental and college service.

Education

PhD in Marketing or a directly related field

Job description

The Haslam College of Business invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Marketing at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct high-quality, impactful research, teach three courses per year at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels, and contribute to departmental and college service as needed.We are particularly interested in candidates whose research is sales-focused, though we will also strongly consider applicants working in other areas within the marketing strategy domain. For applicants at the Associate Professor level, strong preference will be given to those who demonstrate the ability and interest to teach in, or develop programming for, our Graduate and Executive Education (GEE) programs. These include programs such as the MS in Marketing, Executive MBA in Healthcare or Strategic Leadership, the Physicians Executive MBA, and the Aerospace and Defense MBA. For applicants at the Assistant Professor level, preference will be given to those who express a willingness to engage in GEE programming following their tenure decision.The position start date is August 1, 2026 or until filled.

Applicants must hold a PhD (or must earn a PhD prior to the position start date) in marketing or a directly related field, with a demonstrated ability or potential to conduct high-quality research publishable in the discipline?s premier journals. In addition, applicants must have the ability to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Only completed applications submitted via Interfolio will receive consideration. All applicants should include a (1) cover letter, (2) research statement, (3) curriculum vitae, and (4) list of references or reference letters (dependent on candidate rank).

Entry level applicants (i.e., applicants at the Assistant Professor level) must submit three non-confidential reference letters, while Advanced Assistant- and Associate- level applicants must provide a list with the names and contact information for three professional references (references will not be contacted unless the applicant becomes a finalist for the position). Reference letters or reference contact information must be uploaded to Interfolio as an ?Other? document.

Initial review of application materials will occur on July 18, 2025, but the review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their materials by the initial review date to ensure full consideration of their application.

If you have any questions about the position or application process, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Annika Abell ( [e-mail] ).

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.Requests for accommodations of a disability should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3560 or [e-mail] or(865)974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation & Resolution 216 Business Incubator Building 2450 EJ.Chapman Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 or [phone] or [e-mail] .