Adjunct, Economics and Finance

The Department of Economics and Finance in the College of Business and Technology of East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN is seeking highly qualified individuals to serve as adjunct faculty to teach courses in economics, finance, and quantitative methods. A master's degree from an accredited university with eighteen credit hours in the discipline is preferred. Those applicants with extensive work experience in the field in lieu of discipline-specific academic preparation will also be considered and are strongly encouraged to apply. We expect day and evening times will be available beginning in January 2027.

Application Instructions

• Non-exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
• Three references are required along with the application, CV, cover letter, and a copy of transcripts. Reference letters can be sent directly to Taylor Stevenson, Ph.D., Chair, Economics and Finance, ETSU, Box 70686, Johnson City, TN 37614 (email: [email protected])

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. 
All applications and vitas must be submitted electronically at jobs.etsu.edu. In addition to the ETSU application, you will be required to provide the names and email addresses of 3 references. If your references are unable to use the electronic system, they may send the letter directly to Taylor Stevenson, Ph.D., Chair, Economics and Finance, ETSU, Box 70686, Johnson City, TN 37614 (email: [email protected])