"Assistant Professor of Practice, Teaching Assistant Professor or Lecturer, Department of Marketing, Fall 2026"

The University of Tennessee, Haslam College of Business is accepting applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position in its Department of Marketing beginning on August 1, 2026. The position’s primary instructional focus is professional selling and sales management, with the successful candidate demonstrating strong potential for excellence in this area. Experience or interest in teaching marketing strategy may be considered as a secondary qualification; however, it is not required and will not be a primary driver of the search. Additionally, the ideal candidate should demonstrate a strong commitment to service activities that support the department’s professional selling and sales initiatives and should thrive in an intellectually stimulating environment.

Assistant Professor of Practice

• Required: Graduate degree in marketing, business, or related field completed as of the starting date of employment and extensive professional experience and accomplishments in the field.
• Preferred: PhD degree in marketing, business, or related field completed as of the starting date of employment and relevant teaching experience.

Teaching Assistant Professor

• Required: PhD degree in marketing, business, or related field completed as of the starting date of employment.
• Preferred: Relevant teaching experience and/or business experience.

Lecturer

• Graduate degree in marketing, business, or related field completed as of the starting date of employment.
• Preferred: PhD degree in marketing, business, or related field completed as of the starting date of employment and relevant teaching and/or business experience.

Qualified individuals are invited to submit their application materials via Interfolio. Required application materials include: (1) a letter of interest, (2) professional vita, and (3) the names and contact information of three professional references. References will be contacted during the latter phases of the selection process. Review of application materials will continue until the position is filled. For full consideration for the position, applicants must submit their materials by February 6, 2026. Following a review of application materials, the search committee will schedule virtual interviews with select candidates and invite finalists for the position to a second round of interviews.

If you have any questions about the position or application process, please contact the Department Head, Alex R. Zablah via e-mail at azablah@utk.edu.