Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION: full-time, tenure-track position at the Assistant/Associate Professor rank starting in August 2026. All areas of interest will be considered. Teaching responsibilities will be at the undergraduate and/or MBA levels.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. or DBA with a specialization in Marketing from an AACSB-accredited college of business. ABDs in advanced dissertation stages will also be considered, but the degree must be conferred by 08/01/2026. Candidates should demonstrate the potential for excellent teaching, research, and service to the university and profession and should have a demonstrated teaching/research interest in AI-focused digital marketing and retailing.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Teaching experience, including online/hybrid modalities. Professional experience and/or certifications.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Tennessee Technological University and the College of Business emphasize quality teaching and mentoring. The typical teaching load is 9 hours (3 classes) per semester. Instruction is provided in classroom, online, and hybrid learning environments. Research leading to high-quality refereed publications is required. Engagement with the business community and service to the university and the profession are expected.
THE COLLEGE: Serving 1,400 students, the College of Business offers undergraduate (BSBA and BS in Economics) and graduate (MBA and MAcc) degrees and holds AACSB accreditation in Business and Accounting. Undergraduate majors include Finance, Economics, Management, Marketing, Accounting, and Information Technology. The College also offers a range of innovative minors and certificates at the undergraduate and graduate levels and is developing a cutting-edge behavioral research lab.
THE UNIVERSITY: Serving 10,500 students, Tennessee Technological University is located in Cookeville- one hour from the Nashville International Airport and situated in the picturesque Upper Cumberland Region of Middle Tennessee.
SALARY: Competitive with AACSB-accredited peer institutions and commensurate with qualifications, experience, and appointed rank.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants must apply electronically through https://jobs.tntech.edu and will be required to upload the following: cover letter, curriculum vitae, sample of recent research, teaching evaluations, unofficial transcripts (official transcripts for all degrees will be required upon hire), and e-mail contact information for three references who may be contacted to provide a letter of recommendation. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered. Application screening will begin on January 10, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
Tennessee Tech provides impact through its engaged students, dedicated faculty, and career-ready graduates known for their creativity, tenacity, and analytical approach to problem-solving. As a STEM-infused, comprehensive institution, Tennessee Tech delivers enduring education, impactful research, and collaborative service that creates, advances, and applies knowledge to expand opportunity and economic competitiveness.
Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. or DBA with a specialization in Marketing from an AACSB-accredited college of business. ABDs in advanced dissertation stages will also be considered, but the degree must be conferred by 08/01/2026. Candidates should demonstrate the potential for excellent teaching, research, and service to the university and profession and should have a demonstrated teaching/research interest in AI-focused digital marketing and retailing.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Teaching experience, including online/hybrid modalities. Professional experience and/or certifications.
