Assistant Professor of Finance

Jacobs Levy Equity Management; Martin (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A university in Tennessee is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Finance position starting August 1, 2026. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, conducting research, and participating in service activities. Candidates must have a doctorate in Finance from an AACSB accredited institution, with an emphasis on undergraduate teaching and relevant specializations. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Strong focus on undergraduate teaching.
• Specializations in corporate finance, investments, financial markets, institutions, and international finance.
• Interest in teaching graduate and online courses.

Responsibilities

• Undergraduate and graduate teaching responsibilities.
• Conducting research resulting in peer-reviewed publications.
• Participating in service activities related to the role.

Skills

Teaching experience

Graduate and online course teaching

Research in finance

Education

Earned doctorate in Finance from an AACSB accredited institution

ABD with defense by Aug 2026

Job description

The University of Tennessee at Martin, College of Business and Global Affairs, Department of Accounting, Economics, and Finance seeks applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track positions in Finance. The College of Business and Global Affairs is AACSB accredited. The start date for both positions is August 1, 2026.

Position includes undergraduate and graduate teaching, research, and related service activities. Both an ability and interest in teaching graduate and online courses are desirable. Summer teaching is optional and dependent on demand.

For tenure consideration, research efforts must result in peer-reviewed journal publications and other intellectual contributions commensurate with the College’s AACSB accreditation status and outlined in the College’s Policies and Procedures Manual.

Candidates must have a strong focus on undergraduate teaching. Specializations in corporate finance, investments, financial markets and institutions, and international finance will be considered.

An earned doctorate in Finance from an institution accredited by AACSB is required. ABD with a passed dissertation defense by August 2026 will be considered.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicant must submit a complete online application which includes (a) letter of interest, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) list of three references (including names, titles, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses), (d) graduate transcripts (official or unofficial), and (e) evidence of teaching effectiveness to the following website:

https://www.utm.edu/offices-and-services/human-resources/employment-opportunities.php