Lecturer of Management - with focus in Management & Organizational Leadership, Strategy & Global

Job Details

The Department of Management & Entrepreneurship in the Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026. This is a non-tenure-track renewable appointment designed to support high-quality teaching across the department’s curricula.

This position is part of the department’s teaching faculty and is intended for individuals who are passionate about teaching and bringing real-world experience into the classroom.

The department seeks a versatile professional with substantial experience who can contribute across multiple areas of management and organizational leadership subject areas. While the department’s greatest instructional needs are in core management topics, candidates with backgrounds in entrepreneurship, innovation, or technology-driven industries who can also teach broadly across the management curriculum are also encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate courses while also supporting selected graduate programs as needed.

Salary for this position is competitive.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Lecturer is excellence in teaching and student engagement. Teaching assignments will vary based on departmental needs and the candidate’s areas of expertise.

The department seeks educators who can contribute in one or more of the representative teaching areas below, though the successful candidate will not be expected to teach across all areas listed.

Representative Teaching Areas

Management and Organizational Leadership

• Organizational Behavior
• Leadership Skills
• Change Management

Strategy and Global Business

• Strategic Management
• International Business

Data-Informed Decision Making

• Managerial Analytics
• Solving Complex Managerial Problems

Project and Innovation Management

• Project Management
• Managing and Scaling New Ventures
• Technology Commercialization

Most teaching will occur at the undergraduate level, with occasional opportunities to contribute to graduate programs.

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Contributing to course development and continuous improvement of the curriculum, which may include team meetings and/or occasional training/refresher events for coordinated courses
• Supporting experiential learning activities and applied projects
• Participating in departmental service activities and collaborative initiatives that support the department’s mission

The department particularly values candidates who integrate emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, into management education in ways that strengthen students’ ability to analyze information, make decisions, and lead in modern organizations.

About the Department

The Department of Management & Entrepreneurship prepares students to lead organizations, manage complex projects, and address organizational challenges in a rapidly evolving global environment. Faculty emphasize experiential learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and strong connections between classroom learning and professional practice.

The Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is known for its strong industry engagement, commitment to student success, and focus on preparing graduates for leadership in modern organizations.

The Department of Management & Entrepreneurship values educators who help students connect management concepts with real-world organizational challenges. Professionals with backgrounds in consulting, entrepreneurship, project management, corporate leadership, innovation, or related fields are especially encouraged to apply, particularly those who can translate professional experience into engaging and practical learning environments for students.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• An earned master’s degree or terminal degree, plus significant professional or teaching experience relevant to management, leadership, entrepreneurship, or related areas
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching business or management-related subjects
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage students in applied, practice-oriented learning environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant professional experience in business, consulting, entrepreneurship, project management, innovation, technology commercialization, or related leadership roles
• Experience teaching or training in academic, executive education, or professional development settings
• Experience integrating real-world managerial challenges, projects, or case-based learning into the classroom
• Experience leveraging artificial intelligence or other emerging technologies in teaching, professional training, or workplace environments
• Evidence of innovative or experiential teaching approaches
• Evidence of sustained professional engagement with business organizations, entrepreneurial ventures, or industry partners

Application Instructions

We will begin reviewing applications starting April 16, and will continue until the position is filled. Only applicants who have completed degree requirements should apply.

Applicants should apply through our online portal: http://apply.interfolio.com/180277

Include the following application documents:

• Cover letter (including a statement of applicant’s teaching philosophy)
• Current curriculum vitae or resume (including a summary of recent teaching evaluation scores and teaching awards, as applicable)
• A 10-minute video of the applicant teaching a topic from the list provided above (provide a link to the video, perhaps with a secure link via Vimeo or YouTube)
• Names and contact information for three references

Please contact search committee chair, Allen Espinosa (aespino4@utk.edu) with any questions.