University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky United States

Assistant

  • POSTED ON
    June 09, 2021
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Requisition Number: FE02628

Department Name: 8F240:Dept of Marketing and Supply Chain

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Type of Position: Faculty

Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track

Required Education: PhD in Marketing or related field

Required Related Experience: Active Research program and excellent record in the classroom.

Required License/Registration/Certification

NoneJob Summary

The Department of Marketing and Supply Chain at the University of Kentucky is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level with a preferred start date of January 2022. We will also consider individuals who can begin August 2022. The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in marketing or related field by the starting date, have an active research program, and have an excellent record in the classroom. Preference will be given to candidates interested in teaching the capstone Marketing Management course at the undergraduate level.

Our department offers an outstanding research environment including a behavioral research laboratory, student subject pool, research and travel budget, and a high level of faculty collaboration. We plan to interview candidates via Zoom. Applications will begin to be reviewed immediately. The position will remain open until filled.

All interested applicants must apply online. In order to be considered as a candidate you will need to complete an Academic Profile within the University of Kentucky employment system. Please include along with the Academic Profile:

  • Names and contact information for at least two references 
  • Letter of application (upload under Cover Letter) 
  • Evidence of ongoing research (upload under Specific Request 1) 
  • Curriculum Vitae 

Please provide the names and contact information for at least two, no more than three, references when prompted in the academic profile. This information will be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.

Over the last 95 years, UK’s Gatton College of Business and Economics has been preparing principled leaders for the global economy, producing high quality, influential research, and supporting economic growth in Kentucky and beyond. Accredited by the AACSB, Gatton proudly offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional business and economics degrees and certificates. We are housed in a recently renovated 220,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility where the college accommodates the fastest growing enrollment on UK’s campus, expected to reach over 4,000 Students by fall of 2021. 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. We are looking for professionals who embody the College’s tagline of “Blue Means Business”. Please consider joining our team.Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in marketing or related field by the starting date, have an active research program, and have an excellent record in the classroom. Preference will be given to candidates interested in teaching the capstone Marketing Management course at the undergraduate level.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: No

Preferred Education/Experience

Preference will be given to candidates interested in teaching the capstone Marketing Management course at the undergraduate level.Open Until Filled
Yes

University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.