Lecturer in Marketing and Supply Chain

About the Role

The Department of Marketing and Supply Chain in the Gatton College of Business and Economics at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY invites applications for a Lecturer position beginning January 1, 2027. The selected candidate will be appointed to a full-time 9-month, non-tenure eligible faculty position for an initial two-year period that has the potential for renewal and for promotion to Senior Lecturer after five years.

Responsibilities

• Teach 3-4 courses per semester
• Design and teach courses in Marketing Strategy, Sales, or Digital Marketing areas (interest in other topics will also be considered)
• Participate in departmental service activity

Required Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree in marketing, business, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Classroom or similar training experience

Application Materials

• Letter of interest
• Current curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for three references (provided when prompted in the academic profile; may be used to solicit recommendation letters)

Application Timeline

Applications will begin to be reviewed immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. Interviews will begin in mid-to-late October.

Contact Information

Questions concerning the position may be directed to Daniel Sheehan, Kincaid Endowed Associate Professor of Marketing, Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Chair, University of Kentucky Gatton College of Business & Economics, at dan.sheehan@uky.edu.

Benefits

• University generously contributes to employees' retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance
• Optional benefits available: dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans, and more
• Focus on total well-being and career development with strong work-life integration

About the Institution

The Gatton College of Business and Economics recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. Accredited by the AACSB, Gatton offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional business and economics degrees and certificates in both face-to-face and online formats. The college is housed in a 220,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility and accommodates over 5,000 students, representing the fastest growing student enrollment on UK's campus. Through teaching, research, and outreach, the Gatton College has a direct, tangible influence on the lives of Kentucky's citizens and people around the world.

About the Location

Located in central Kentucky, Lexington (pop. 329,000) is widely known as the "horse capital of the world" and is roughly an hour's drive from Louisville and Cincinnati. Lexington offers a number of desirable amenities, vibrant dining and nightlife, plenty of outdoor activities, and is regularly cited as one of the top places to live in the US.