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Assistant Professor of Business - UT Southern

Position Number: 6577106
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Business - Finance

Assistant Professor of Business - UT Southern
Pulaski, TN, United States

Job Identification: 5147
Job Category: Faculty
Posting Date: 09/17/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 433 West Madison Str., Pulaski, TN, 38478, US

Job Description
The Opportunity
The University of Tennessee Southern enthusiastically invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor, D.W. Johnston School of Business. This position is a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2026. We seek candidates with expertise in agribusiness, economics or finance who are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The successful candidate will contribute to the department's mission by engaging in high-quality research, innovative teaching, and meaningful service to the institution and community.

About the University
The University of Tennessee Southern (UT Southern) is a small public university established in 2021 through the acquisition of Martin Methodist College, founded in 1870. Located in Pulaski, UT Southern stands as the fourth undergraduate campus in the UT System. It is the only public four-year institution of higher education between Chattanooga and Memphis, and situated along Tennessee's southern border. The campus is conveniently located about 70 miles south of Nashville and 40 miles north of Huntsville, Alabama. The over 1,000 students enrolled at UT Southern enjoy a private, small-college experience at an affordable, public-university cost. Low student-teacher ratios, high classroom personalization, and the resources of a land-grant university system are among the many advantages students experience. Nearly 30 academic programs are available through the schools of business, education, arts and humanities, mathematics and sciences, nursing, and social sciences. The UT Southern Firehawks, competing in the Southern States Athletic Conference, have 19 nationally competitive athletic teams. Both the women's and clay target programs have recently won national championships.
The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees recently approved UT Southern's inaugural five-year strategic plan: Igniting Excellence. The strategic plan is built on three foundational pillars designed to guide UT Southern through its next phase of growth and development: enhance academic excellence and promote innovation; create transformational student experiences and foster student success; and establish greater connectedness and facilitate campus and community engagement.
The University of Tennessee Southern's vision is to be the epicenter for education, community leadership, and workforce development in south-central Tennessee and a national model for higher education in rural America.
The mission of the University of Tennessee Southern is to:

provide undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs grounded in the liberal arts and sciences that are designed to prepare students for careers and lives of continued learning;

promote a diverse and globally conscious learning community that nurtures intellectual, social, and personal growth; and

serve the region through educational, social, and cultural programs and through community outreach and development.

Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching
o Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in economics or finance, including core courses and electives in the candidate's area of expertise.
o Develop and deliver engaging course materials that foster critical thinking and student learning.
o Advise and mentor students on academic and career development.
o Supervise undergraduate or graduate research projects as appropriate.

Research
o Conduct high-quality research leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals.
o Pursue external funding opportunities to support research activities.
o Present research findings at academic conferences and other professional venues.

Service
o Participate in departmental, college, and university committees.
o Contribute to curriculum development and program assessment efforts.
o Engage with the broader academic community through professional service (e.g., journal reviews, conference organization).
o Support community outreach initiatives aligned with the department's mission.

Qualifications
Required Minimum Qualifications
Required
o A PhD or DBA in Agribusiness or Economics or Finance or a closely related field (ABD candidates will be considered if the degree is completed by August 1, 2026.
o Evidence of potential for high-quality research and publication.
o Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level.
o Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred
o Expertise in [specific subfields or areas relevant to the department's needs].
o Experience with innovative teaching methods or technologies.
o A record of securing or pursuing external funding for research.

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