Lecturer in Marketing, Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Gary W. Rollins College of Business

Lecturer in Marketing

Department of Marketing and Entrepreneurship

Gary W. Rollins College of Business

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

The Gary W. Rollins College of Business at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) invites applications for a non-tenure-track, one-year renewable lecturer position in Marketing beginning January 1, 2025 or August 1, 2025. Responsibilities include teaching twelve credit hours per semester (four courses), and a strong commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence. Service assignments and/or committee work for the department, college, and/or university will also be required. The Gary W. Rollins College of Business (RCOB) at UTC has long-standing AACSB accreditation at the undergraduate and graduate levels, serves approximately 2,400 students, and has a highly productive, collegial faculty.

Qualifications:

Applicants must hold a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Marketing, or a master's degree in a closely related field from an AACSB accredited institution. Applicants should have demonstrated ability to provide quality instruction through a variety of teaching and delivery modalities. Initial teaching responsibilities will include Principles of Marketing (MKT 3130), as well as courses in our growing Professional Sales curriculum (e.g., MKT 2630, Personal Selling and Self-Promotion). Applicants should also have at least five years of current professional and/or managerial experience related to the primary teaching areas outlined above. Other courses may be assigned based on departmental or college needs. Other opportunities may evolve over time from this position, pertaining to additional paid duties and/or roles given the growing Institutes and Centers within the RCOB (e.g., the Sales Institute).

Application Procedures:

For full consideration, applicants should prepare and submit all the following information within our online application system:

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• CV/resume including up-to-date personal information (name, email, phone, etc.)
• One Page Teaching Statement and Teaching Evaluation Data (if available)
• Work samples (e.g., course syllabi or sample teaching materials).
• References: List of names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses for three (3) professional references.

Applications must be submitted electronically through the UTC Faculty Career Site.

Questions regarding the position may be sent to Dr. Christopher R. Plouffe, Chair of the Search Committee, at: chris-plouffe@utc.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Preference will be given to qualified candidates who apply before September 15, 2025.

About the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is the second largest school in the University of Tennessee System, serving a diverse student body of approximately 11,500 undergraduate and graduate students. The four academic colleges and the graduate school of the University offer 45 baccalaureate degrees with 101 program concentrations; 13 graduate certificate programs with 36 program concentrations; 20 master's programs with 47 program concentrations, an education specialist program with four program concentrations, and five doctoral degrees with six program concentrations. Two additional units are led by deans: the Honors College and the Library. UTC has ten Chairs of Excellence, and an array of endowed professorships. UTC offers a unique blend of private and public-school traditions and is a driving force for achieving excellence, embracing diversity, inspiring positive change, and enriching the community. In 1969, UTC became part of the state university system. Today, UTC is on a journey to excellence - boldly embracing a passion for excellence in all things and focused on changing lives and transforming communities.

About Chattanooga, Tennessee

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.

The University of Tennessee Chattanooga is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment 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 protected veteran statu