Management, Distance Education, Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty
Job Title
Management, Distance Education, Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty
Department
Management
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
The salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Department of Management at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, temporary (non-tenurable) distance education faculty position (#111360) at the rank of lecturer. This is a one-year temporary appointment. The contract may be renewed annually based on available funding, demonstrated need, and satisfactory performance as assessed by annual evaluations. The appointment start date is August 1, 2026.
The successful applicant will teach online in the Department of Management, including general management courses and master ’s-level courses in the Master of Science in Management and the Master of Professional Studies degree programs. The position requires the online lecturer to regularly and predictably be available to online students both in class and during office hours. The posted online office hours should be the same number of hours required of lecturers teaching on-campus courses. The successful candidate must be a resident of Tennessee by the appointment date and will be required to attend department meetings and meet with the department chair or MTSU administration as requested. Travel expenses are the responsibility of the faculty member. The online lecturer must complete the required training course offered by MTSU Online before teaching online courses.
Required Education
A terminal degree in business or a closely related social or behavioral science program, with a specialization in management, organizational behavior, leadership, human resources, industrial and organizational psychology, or a closely related field, is required by the appointment date. Candidates who are ABD (all but dissertation) are eligible and will be considered.
Other Desirables
Applicants with online college-level teaching experience, online teaching certification, and related professional work experience will receive special consideration.
Documents Needed to Apply
To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy.
Special Instruction to Applicants
For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.
If you need help with the application process, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Kristie Abston at [email protected].
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee, their spouse, and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email [email protected].
Application Review Date: 05/14/2026
Management, Distance Education, Full-Time Lecturer, Faculty
Department
Management
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
The salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function
The Department of Management at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, temporary (non-tenurable) distance education faculty position (#111360) at the rank of lecturer. This is a one-year temporary appointment. The contract may be renewed annually based on available funding, demonstrated need, and satisfactory performance as assessed by annual evaluations. The appointment start date is August 1, 2026.
The successful applicant will teach online in the Department of Management, including general management courses and master ’s-level courses in the Master of Science in Management and the Master of Professional Studies degree programs. The position requires the online lecturer to regularly and predictably be available to online students both in class and during office hours. The posted online office hours should be the same number of hours required of lecturers teaching on-campus courses. The successful candidate must be a resident of Tennessee by the appointment date and will be required to attend department meetings and meet with the department chair or MTSU administration as requested. Travel expenses are the responsibility of the faculty member. The online lecturer must complete the required training course offered by MTSU Online before teaching online courses.
Required Education
A terminal degree in business or a closely related social or behavioral science program, with a specialization in management, organizational behavior, leadership, human resources, industrial and organizational psychology, or a closely related field, is required by the appointment date. Candidates who are ABD (all but dissertation) are eligible and will be considered.
Other Desirables
Applicants with online college-level teaching experience, online teaching certification, and related professional work experience will receive special consideration.
Documents Needed to Apply
To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy.
Special Instruction to Applicants
For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.
If you need help with the application process, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Kristie Abston at [email protected].
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee, their spouse, and dependents
Click here for additional information.
MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email [email protected].
Application Review Date: 05/14/2026