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West Chester University
Posted: 31-Aug-24
Location: Knoxville, TN
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 153194
The Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee invites applications and nominations for a non-tenure track position in the Department of Finance. The position will be under either the lecturer title series or the teaching professor title series, with rank and classification depending upon the candidate?s qualifications. We will conduct interviews virtually.
The primary responsibilities of the position will be teaching undergraduate finance classes and helping students outside of the classroom enhance their skills. Candidates must be able to work effectively within the Department, College and University.
Program Information
The Department of Finance is one of seven departments within the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee. The Department has a mission that includes excellence in research, teaching and service, while working within the frameworks of the College?s overall mission. Finance is a popular major and collateral at the University of Tennessee and includes curriculum at the undergraduate, MBA, executive and doctoral levels; and the Department houses the Masters Investment Learning Center. The Department values a collegial environment where faculty members work well with each other and with students.
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee is the gateway to the Smoky Mountains and is frequently listed as one of the "Best Places to Live" based on the low cost of living and abundance of outdoor activities.
Position Available: August 1, 2025
Salary: Competitive
Required: A Master?s degree or higher in finance or a related field in hand as of the starting date of employment is required for the position in the lecturer title series. An appointment in the teaching professor title series requires a Ph.D. in finance or a related field in hand as of the start date.
Preferred: The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in student success, demonstrated effectiveness in teaching at the undergraduate levels, and experience effectively utilizing technology to teach and engage a large number of students. Industry experience or related certifications is desirable but not required.
Qualified individuals are invited to submit their application materials via Interfolio job link: http://apply.interfolio.com/153194 . The application package should include a cover letter indicating interest, a curriculum vitae, evidence of successful prior teaching use of technology (course materials, course design, teaching evaluations, etc.) and contact information consisting of three (3) references. Application review will begin Friday, September 13, 2024. The search will remain open until the position is filled. Any questions should be sent to the search committee chair Craig Ruff (cruff@utk.edu).
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 eoa@utk.edu 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 (865)974-0717 or investigations@utk.edu.