Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor--Public Budgeting and Finance, Fall 2025
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 29, 2024
Description
The Howard H. Baker, Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in the areas of public budgeting, financial management and/or public finance to begin in Aug 2025. We seek one scholar to contribute primarily to graduate and undergraduate courses in any areas of public financial administration. This search is open rank and applicants will be appointed to a rank commensurate with their research, teaching, and service record.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a doctoral degree in Public Administration or a relevant field.
Candidates must be able to contribute to teaching in a master's program in public budgeting, and financial management; provide service to the university and community; contribute to current research activities; and develop new avenues of research and teaching.
Candidates for Assistant Professor must have a clear research agenda and demonstrate strong potential for publication.
Candidates for Associate Professor should have a demonstrated record of publishing in appropriate journals, exceptional teaching, and internal and external service to their professional community. Candidates who have experience in securing and executing externally funded research are preferred, though this is not a requirement of the position.
Candidates for Full Professor should have a demonstrated record of publishing in appropriate journals, exceptional teaching, and internal and external service to their professional community. In addition, the candidate should have national/international recognition in their field of study. Candidates who have experience in securing and executing externally funded research are preferred, though this is not a requirement of the position.
The successful candidates will be part of a multidisciplinary hiring initiative to build the new Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs, the first such organization at a public institution in the State of Tennessee. We are seeking future colleagues who will help build the School and can contribute fresh ideas, a growth mindset, and interdisciplinary experience.
In addition to teaching responsibilities, the candidates will ideally contribute with their research to one of the three active research and engagement centers that are part of the School: the Center for National Security and Foreign Affairs; the Center for Energy, Transportation, and Environmental Policy; the Center for Economic and Community Development; and the Institute of American Civics.
Application Instructions
To Apply
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is the state's flagship research institution, a campus of choice for outstanding undergraduates, and a premier graduate institution. As a land-grant university, it is committed to excellence in learning, scholarship, and engagement with society.
Applicants should submit the following via Interfolio:
A cover letter explaining their research and teaching experience,
A current CV,
Graduate transcripts,
A sample of scholarly writing, and
Teaching evaluations (if available).
All applicants should have at least three contact references.
Review of applications will begin Oct 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. For questions or inquiries, contact the search chair Xuhong Su (xsu11@utk.edu)
About the Baker School
The new Howard H. Baker Jr. School for Public Policy and Public Affairs (Baker School) was established in 2023 to honor the distinguished life and legacy of Howard H. Baker Jr., a former US Senator, Senate Majority Leader, White House Chief of Staff, and Ambassador to Japan. Located in a 51,000-sq. ft purpose-built facility, the Baker School evolved from the Baker Center, which for twenty years has operated as a think-tank producing research, public engagement programming, and an active set of student programs. The Baker School is very excited to add degree programs and to grow its research programming into independent research centers. In addition, the Baker School houses the Institute of American Civics, which is responsible for encouraging civic knowledge and civic participation among UT undergraduates and the state at large.
Who We Are
We are a dynamic and close-knit team of dedicated and hardworking individuals who are devoted to research, education, and public service initiatives that address real world problems in local, state, national, and global communities. Each member of our team is a valuable contributor to achieving our mission and we work together to find innovative approaches to moving the Baker School forward. We are fast-moving and growing. Our work is constantly evolving to meet changing needs.
Who We Are Looking For
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to diversity and intercultural goals of the university. We are in search of a solution-finder, someone who enthusiastically embraces opportunities to address novel situations through teamwork and collaboration. We need a hardworking and flexible professional, who thrives in developing out-of-the-box approaches and addressing new challenges. We are looking for an achiever, someone who is searching for a chance to grow their skills and who is open to learning from others. We need a critical thinker who exercises good judgment and who can be relied upon and trusted to provide sound counsel to colleagues and leadership. We need teammates who are dedicated to public service.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.
The Howard H. Baker, Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in the areas of public budgeting, financial management and/or public finance to begin in Aug 2025. We seek one scholar to contribute primarily to graduate and undergraduate courses in any areas of public financial administration. This search is open rank and applicants will be appointed to a rank commensurate with their research, teaching, and service record.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a doctoral degree in Public Administration or a relevant field.
Candidates must be able to contribute to teaching in a master's program in public budgeting, and financial management; provide service to the university and community; contribute to current research activities; and develop new avenues of research and teaching.
Candidates for Assistant Professor must have a clear research agenda and demonstrate strong potential for publication.
Candidates for Associate Professor should have a demonstrated record of publishing in appropriate journals, exceptional teaching, and internal and external service to their professional community. Candidates who have experience in securing and executing externally funded research are preferred, though this is not a requirement of the position.
Candidates for Full Professor should have a demonstrated record of publishing in appropriate journals, exceptional teaching, and internal and external service to their professional community. In addition, the candidate should have national/international recognition in their field of study. Candidates who have experience in securing and executing externally funded research are preferred, though this is not a requirement of the position.
The successful candidates will be part of a multidisciplinary hiring initiative to build the new Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs, the first such organization at a public institution in the State of Tennessee. We are seeking future colleagues who will help build the School and can contribute fresh ideas, a growth mindset, and interdisciplinary experience.
In addition to teaching responsibilities, the candidates will ideally contribute with their research to one of the three active research and engagement centers that are part of the School: the Center for National Security and Foreign Affairs; the Center for Energy, Transportation, and Environmental Policy; the Center for Economic and Community Development; and the Institute of American Civics.
Application Instructions
To Apply
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is the state's flagship research institution, a campus of choice for outstanding undergraduates, and a premier graduate institution. As a land-grant university, it is committed to excellence in learning, scholarship, and engagement with society.
Applicants should submit the following via Interfolio:
A cover letter explaining their research and teaching experience,
A current CV,
Graduate transcripts,
A sample of scholarly writing, and
Teaching evaluations (if available).
All applicants should have at least three contact references.
Review of applications will begin Oct 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. For questions or inquiries, contact the search chair Xuhong Su (xsu11@utk.edu)
About the Baker School
The new Howard H. Baker Jr. School for Public Policy and Public Affairs (Baker School) was established in 2023 to honor the distinguished life and legacy of Howard H. Baker Jr., a former US Senator, Senate Majority Leader, White House Chief of Staff, and Ambassador to Japan. Located in a 51,000-sq. ft purpose-built facility, the Baker School evolved from the Baker Center, which for twenty years has operated as a think-tank producing research, public engagement programming, and an active set of student programs. The Baker School is very excited to add degree programs and to grow its research programming into independent research centers. In addition, the Baker School houses the Institute of American Civics, which is responsible for encouraging civic knowledge and civic participation among UT undergraduates and the state at large.
Who We Are
We are a dynamic and close-knit team of dedicated and hardworking individuals who are devoted to research, education, and public service initiatives that address real world problems in local, state, national, and global communities. Each member of our team is a valuable contributor to achieving our mission and we work together to find innovative approaches to moving the Baker School forward. We are fast-moving and growing. Our work is constantly evolving to meet changing needs.
Who We Are Looking For
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful ways to diversity and intercultural goals of the university. We are in search of a solution-finder, someone who enthusiastically embraces opportunities to address novel situations through teamwork and collaboration. We need a hardworking and flexible professional, who thrives in developing out-of-the-box approaches and addressing new challenges. We are looking for an achiever, someone who is searching for a chance to grow their skills and who is open to learning from others. We need a critical thinker who exercises good judgment and who can be relied upon and trusted to provide sound counsel to colleagues and leadership. We need teammates who are dedicated to public service.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.
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