Job Description

The Department of Management in the Gary W. Rollins College of Business at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is accepting applications for a non-tenure track lecturer position to begin August 1, 2026. This position is a one-year appointment that is renewable annually based on satisfactory performance and budget. Responsibilities include teaching four classes per semester. In addition, lecturers are expected to:

• Maintain access to students through posted office hours and electronic communication.
• Attend college orientation and required institutional, college and departmental meetings.
• Demonstrate a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence.
• Exhibit a commitment to lifelong learning through active participation in professional activities sufficient to maintain appropriate qualifications under AACSB standards.
• Demonstrate willingness to assist the UTC campus in its ability to reach additional goals as specified in UTC’s Strategic Plan.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will possess a Master of Business Administration or Master of Science in a closely related field. Additionally, ideal candidates will:

• Have demonstrated teaching effectiveness in human resource management and international management. Ability to teach additional courses such as principles of management, organizational behavior, managing change and/or business and society is preferred.
• Have relevant professional work experience in the field of human resource management and international management.
• Be able to teach at a variety of times/days of the week and in a variety of instructional modalities, including online instruction.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted electronically through the UTC Faculty Career Site

• Cover letter / Letter of Interest
• Curriculum vitae (CV), including up-to-date personal contact information (e-mail, phone, etc.)
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness, such as teaching evaluations, sample syllabi, or other course materials
• A list of names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses for three references

Preference will be given to applicants who apply before August 15, 2025 Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Initial interviews will be conducted via Zoom. Candidates invited for on-campus interviews will be required to give a teaching presentation and research presentation.

Program/University Information

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga proudly calls Chattanooga home—a city lauded by U.S. News and World Report, Money Magazine and Southern Living (to name a few!) for its unique blend of historic charm and modern vibrancy.

Nestled between scenic Lookout Mountain and the Tennessee River, Chattanooga offers breathtaking natural beauty, lively city amenities and a small-town feel. Our city has it all, with historic cultural institutions like the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra and the Bessie Smith Cultural Center, iconic attractions like Rock City and Ruby Falls, opportunities for epic outdoor adventures, and an eclectic contemporary art, music and food scene.

Chattanooga's robust economy fosters an environment where tech start-ups thrive alongside established industries and corporations. It’s where innovation meets tradition, creating endless opportunities for growth and success.

UTC embodies Chattanooga’s dynamic spirit, serving as one of the city’s most vital institutions where progressive transformation and community thrive. UTC is where Chattanooga goes to build the future.

About the Rollins College of Business

The College of Business at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga received the largest philanthropic gift in the history of UTC from Gary W. Rollins and Kathleen Rollins of Atlanta. The $40 million gift established the Rollins College of Business as the first named college at UTC. Mr. Rollins was a graduate of the business school and is vice chairman and CEO of Rollins, Inc. a NYSE corporation with holdings that include Orkin, the world’s largest pest control company.

The mission of the Rollins College of Business is to provide innovative educational programs that develop academically prepared and business-world ready professionals for a competitive business environment. The Rollins College of Business at UTC has long-standing AACSB accreditation, and the Department of Accounting is separately accredited by AACSB. The Rollins College of Business has approximately 2,000 undergraduate students in accounting, business analytics, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, human resource management, marketing, and management, and over 300 graduate students in the MBA, Master of Science in Management, Master of Science in Data Analytics, and Master of Accountancy programs. The college also offers minors in business administration, economics, entrepreneurship, personal finance, promotion, and sales. The Rollins College of Business is organized into five Departments (Accounting, Finance and Economics, Management, Data Analytics, and Marketing and Entrepreneurship) with more than 60 full-time faculty. The Decosimo Success Center in the RCOB provides outstanding support to students in the areas of academic advisement, experiential learning, internships, and career development.

Additional information on the Rollins College of Business, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and Chattanooga can be found at the following links:

• https://www.utc.edu/college-business/index.php
• https://www.utc.edu/

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility at (423) 425-5824. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility at (423) 425-5760.