Unversity of Tennessee

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The Department of Economics at the University of Tennessee seeks to fill a non-tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor position with appointment to begin August 1, 2027. We seek candidates who are dedicated to a career of exceptional teaching of economics. This position provides a path to promotion to Associate and ultimately full Teaching Professor, which entail salary increases and extended appointments. All ranks of Teaching Professors teach a portfolio of courses typically including multiple large sections (typically 200-300 students) of principles of micro and/or macro and smaller classes in fields of expertise. Responsibilities include service and a commitment to fostering the goals of the department, college, and university. Candidates must have a PhD in economics or equivalent at the time of appointment.

The Department of Economics is one of seven departments within the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee. The University, College and Department are growing in terms of both number of students and faculty. The department has a strong PhD program and a new accelerated Master’s program.

To apply, please svisit the Interfolio system linked below. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. 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.