Assistant Professor

Description of Job Duty

The Department of Decision Sciences and Management at Tennessee Tech University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning August 1, 2027. Teaching responsibilities will focus primarily on Human Resource Management. Preference will be given to candidates who can also contribute to the department’s teaching needs in Strategic Management, International Management, or related areas. Minimum qualifications include 1) a doctoral degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Strategic Management, or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution (ABDs nearing completion may be considered if the degree will be granted by July 31, 2027), 2) excellent teaching and communication skills, 3) an ability to publish research in peer-reviewed journals. Preferred qualifications include 1) experience teaching in-person, online, and/or hybrid courses, 2) experience engaging students in meaningful experiential activities, 3) ability to contribute to strategic college, university, and societal initiatives, and 4) related professional work experience and/or related professional certifications.

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Essential Functions

Responsibilities for the position may include teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and teaching in face-to-face and online environments. All tenure-track faculty in the College of Business are expected to maintain a level of scholarly activity to qualify as Scholarly Academics in AACSB reporting. The College of Business values engagement with the local and regional business communities, as well as service to the department, university, and profession.

Our department is home to approximately 500 students, and we offer majors in Business Management, Business & Information Technology, and Business AI & Analytics. Within Business Management, we offer concentrations in General Management, Human Resource Management, and Operations & Supply Chain Management. We also provide graduate courses to support the College's MBA Program and graduate-level certificates.

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.

Physical Demands

Those typical of an office and classroom environment.

Special Instructions

Applicants will be required to apply online at jobs.tntech.edu and electronically upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts (official transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon hire), teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references at time of application. References will be contacted via email to provide a reference letter if selected for interview. Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.

Initial screening will begin November 24, 2026; open until filled.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits Info

Benefits include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include 1) a doctoral degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution (ABDs nearing completion may be considered if the degree will be granted by August 1, 2021), 2) excellent teaching and communication skills, 3) a demonstrated ability to publish research in peer-reviewed journals.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include 1) experience teaching in-person, online, and/or hybrid courses, 2) ability to engage students in meaningful experiential activities, and 3) prior professional experience and/or HR certifications.