Lecturer of Economics
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Represents a moderate value due to its academic environment, but the contract length and competition can detract from long-term appeal.
- One-year contract position with potential for renewal
- Engagement in economics education and curriculum development
- Teaching and advising roles within the academic community
Pros
- Engaging role in the academic field with potential for influence
- Opportunity for teaching and advising students
- Involvement in curriculum and program development
Cons
- Contract position with no guarantee of renewal
- Competitive selection process against other candidates
- Potentially limited salary growth
Who it's for
Entry to Mid-Level • Onsite
Good fit
- New educators in economics
- Candidates passionate about academia
- Individuals eager to shape the educational experience
Not recommended for
- Highly experienced professionals seeking tenure
- Those averse to the competitive academic hiring process
- Candidates seeking strictly administrative roles
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Lecturer of Economics
Job Description
The University of Tennessee at Martin, College of Business and Global Affairs (CBGA) Department of Accounting, Economics, and Finance seeks applications for a one-year lecturer position in Economics starting August 1, 2026, with the possibility of future yearly appointments.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include undergraduate teaching, advising, outreach activities, participation in curriculum/program development, assessment, and service. The position is a nine-month appointment. Summer teaching is optional and dependent on demand.
Qualifications
Applicant must submit a complete online application which includes (a) letter of interest, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) list of three references (including names, titles, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses), (d) graduate transcripts (official or unofficial), and (e) evidence of teaching effectiveness.
Inquiries may be directed to Ms. Susan Lemond (slemond1@utm.edu), Program Resource Specialist for the Department of Accounting, Economics, and Finance.
Application review will begin as early as November 1, 2025, and the search will remain open until position is filled.
Job Info
- Job Identification 5336
- Job Category Faculty
- Posting Date 10/06/2025, 11:16 PM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 231 Lovelace Avenue, Martin, TN, 38238, US
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