Lecturer in Strategic Management/General Management
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Education
Posted on May 16, 2023
Description
This a position description for a lecturer in The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Haslam College of Business. This non-tenure track position resides in the Department of Management & Entrepreneurship.
This position is for 9-months and renewable based on department need and faculty performance. The typical teaching load is seven (7) courses per academic year, depending on the type of course taught and service to the university, college, or department outside of the classroom. In addition, the position includes a service component. The search will remain open until the position is filled, with the earliest effective dates of employment being August 1, 2023. Compensation will be competitive.
Knoxville, nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, has a metropolitan statistical area population of over 850,000 people. This moderate-sized city has a vibrant nightlife that includes numerous theaters and museums, traditional bluegrass music, world-class restaurants, many cultural festivals, and a downtown market square to name a few examples. Surrounded by lakes and the Tennessee River, the Knoxville area boasts wonderful year-round water activities, including boating, fishing, and swimming that make for scenic and breathtaking views of the area. Knoxville is also home to many leading corporations, including Pilot Flying J, Denso, Clayton Homes, Ruby Tuesday, Bush Brothers & Company, Discovery Inc., Regal Cinemas, TVA, and Arconic.
Haslam College of Business Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission
We are a community that serves the citizens and businesses of Tennessee and beyond. We support learning by creating, sharing, and applying knowledge. We succeed when our work, and that of our students and partners, generates nationally and internationally recognized outcomes that improve the world.
Vision
To inspire our students, colleagues, business, and society. We challenge the status quo, enhance knowledge, drive change, and transform the world.
Values
Integrity: Integrity is essential to our community. Integrity is supported by openness, communication, accountability, professionalism and the courage to live our values.
Inclusion: We value diversity in its many forms and recognize that constructive debate makes us better. Inclusion and respect for all makes our community stronger.
Insight: We value the creation and sharing of knowledge. Support for learning and enhancing understanding is central to all that we do.
Impact: We are committed to excellence, enduring influence, relevance and creativity. We want to make a positive difference through our ideas and actions.
The successful candidate will be required to:
Minimum Required Qualifications: A graduate degree from an accredited institution with an emphasis in strategic management, general management, or a related discipline.
Desired Qualifications:
Application Instructions
Application Instructions
We will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Applicants should apply through our online portal.
Include the following application documents:
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone 865-974-2498. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.
This a position description for a lecturer in The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Haslam College of Business. This non-tenure track position resides in the Department of Management & Entrepreneurship.
This position is for 9-months and renewable based on department need and faculty performance. The typical teaching load is seven (7) courses per academic year, depending on the type of course taught and service to the university, college, or department outside of the classroom. In addition, the position includes a service component. The search will remain open until the position is filled, with the earliest effective dates of employment being August 1, 2023. Compensation will be competitive.
Knoxville, nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, has a metropolitan statistical area population of over 850,000 people. This moderate-sized city has a vibrant nightlife that includes numerous theaters and museums, traditional bluegrass music, world-class restaurants, many cultural festivals, and a downtown market square to name a few examples. Surrounded by lakes and the Tennessee River, the Knoxville area boasts wonderful year-round water activities, including boating, fishing, and swimming that make for scenic and breathtaking views of the area. Knoxville is also home to many leading corporations, including Pilot Flying J, Denso, Clayton Homes, Ruby Tuesday, Bush Brothers & Company, Discovery Inc., Regal Cinemas, TVA, and Arconic.
Haslam College of Business Mission, Vision, and Values
Mission
We are a community that serves the citizens and businesses of Tennessee and beyond. We support learning by creating, sharing, and applying knowledge. We succeed when our work, and that of our students and partners, generates nationally and internationally recognized outcomes that improve the world.
Vision
To inspire our students, colleagues, business, and society. We challenge the status quo, enhance knowledge, drive change, and transform the world.
Values
Integrity: Integrity is essential to our community. Integrity is supported by openness, communication, accountability, professionalism and the courage to live our values.
Inclusion: We value diversity in its many forms and recognize that constructive debate makes us better. Inclusion and respect for all makes our community stronger.
Insight: We value the creation and sharing of knowledge. Support for learning and enhancing understanding is central to all that we do.
Impact: We are committed to excellence, enduring influence, relevance and creativity. We want to make a positive difference through our ideas and actions.
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Teach in the undergraduate programs, with the possibility of teaching in graduate programs
- Develop new courses and programs; and modify and upgrade course material on an ongoing basis
- Provide scholarly inputs into outreach programs
- Participate in relevant university committees and boards
Minimum Required Qualifications: A graduate degree from an accredited institution with an emphasis in strategic management, general management, or a related discipline.
Desired Qualifications:
- Ph.D. from an accredited institution with an emphasis in strategic management, or a related discipline
- Demonstrated record of high-quality and innovative teaching in strategic management
- Breadth of experience in teaching across undergraduate, graduate, and executive levels
- Demonstrated success in contributing to a collegial classroom and work environment
- Work experience relevant to strategic management, general management, or related discipline and industry contacts
- Experience using cases and simulations in the classroom
- Demonstrated focus on experiential learning activities in the classroom
- Experience developing and teaching online courses
- Demonstrated passion and excellence for working with students and helping them achieve their personal and professional goals
- Proven commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity
- Commitment to supporting the mission, vision, and values of the Haslam College of Business
Application Instructions
Application Instructions
We will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Applicants should apply through our online portal.
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)
- Names and contact information for three references
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone 865-974-2498. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.