Lecturer

Job Details

Position Summary

The Entrepreneurship Program in the Terry College of Business at The University of Georgia invites applications for a one or more non-tenure-track positions at the lecturer level. The position will begin in the fall of 2026 with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of the Entrepreneurship Program and entrepreneurship faculty to deliver courses in innovation and entrepreneurship as a part of the Entrepreneurship Certificate offered by the College. The Lecturer will also support non-instructional activities as directed by the Director to fulfill the College and University’s service mission, including supporting experiential programming, student mentorship, entrepreneurial ecosystem engagement, and program operations. The positions could potentially include approximately 25-50% service responsibilities.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications received by May 14, 2026 are assured of full consideration. However, applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Required application materials include a cover letter, a full vita, teaching portfolio/philosophy, and contact information for three references (including email address). The request for letters of recommendation will be conducted at the appropriate time in the search process deemed by the search chair and/or hiring official of this position. All documents must be submitted electronically. Applications submitted in other ways will not be considered. Questions about the position can be directed to the search committee chair, Jim Flannery, at jimflan@uga.edu.

Posting Details

Posting Number
F2688P

Working Title
Lecturer

Department
Terry-Entrepreneurship Prgm

About the University of Georgia
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website
https://www.terry.uga.edu/entrepreneurship/

Posting Type
External

Retirement Plan
TRS or ORP

Employment Type
Employee

Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date
08/01/2026

Job Posting Date
04/13/2026

Open until filled
Yes

Location of Vacancy
Athens Area

Position Details

Position Information
Classification Title
Lecturer

Faculty Rank
Lecturer

Contract Type
Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status
Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have a PhD in entrepreneurship, management, marketing, or a related discipline.

Additional Requirements
Candidates with a Master’s and/or a Bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship, management, marketing, or a related discipline with significant experience in the practice of entrepreneurship (a minimum of 5 years) will be considered. Candidates lacking a terminal degree must be approved for an exception to the terminal degree requirement before hire.

The position is renewable based on performance, and promotion to Senior Lecturer is possible after six years of service. For information regarding the requirements for each faculty rank, please see the University of Georgia Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion of Lecturers (https://provost.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/appointment-promotion-guidelines-lecturers.pdf).

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Candidates must demonstrate a record of engaged teaching in the areas of entrepreneurship and innovation or a closely adjacent field and be comfortable in a collaborative teaching environment; research is not a consideration.

Preference will be given to candidates with industry as well as academic service. Preferred qualifications include a record founding or operating a venture; prior role mentoring students in entrepreneurial or experiential learning settings; demonstrated ability to develop curriculum with an active learning focus; evidence of designing or leading experiential programming such as accelerators, pitch competitions, or innovation challenges; familiarity with entrepreneurial ecosystems, incubators, or accelerator programs; and the ability to teach across multiple entrepreneurship course topics. Strong collaboration skills and a team-oriented approach to program delivery are essential. Candidates with success in venture capital or angel investing, connections to entrepreneurial and investor communities, and/or demonstrated success with artificial intelligence and its applications in entrepreneurship are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume/CV
3. Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
4. List of References with Contact Information