University of Kentucky

Tenure Track Professor of Marketing — Assistant or Associate

The Department of Marketing and Supply Chain at the University of Kentucky is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-eligible, Regular Title Series, position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with a preferred start date of August 2024. The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. or be expected to earn one in marketing or related field, have an active research program, and have an excellent record in the classroom. This position has a teaching load of three courses per year with the majority of their time focused on research.

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. Applications will begin to be reviewed immediately. The position will remain open until filled. 

Application Procedure:

Interested applicants should apply online at: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/500651 

Please NOTE: There are two open Tenure Track Professor roles. You must submit your application to both links to be eligible for both positions.

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.

Questions concerning the position may be directed to:

David Hardesty 

Gatton Endowed Chair & University Research Professor

Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Chair

University of Kentucky

Gatton College of Business & Economics

Office Phone: (859) 257-9419

Email: david.hardesty@uky.edu

The University offers a very competitive package of benefits.  You may view our full range of employee benefits by visiting the UK employee benefits web site: http://www.uky.edu/HR/benefits/. 

The Gatton College is nearing its 100th anniversary. Over that time, we have 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 in both face-to-face and online formats. We are housed in a 220,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility, and are the fastest growing college on UK’s campus, with more than 4,000 students. 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 faculty who embody the College’s tagline of “Blue Means Business.” 

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 women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.  Please direct any questions to Shana Hall at shana.hall@uky.edu.

Located in central Kentucky, Lexington (pop. 320,000) is widely known as the “horse capital of the world” and is roughly an hour’s drive from Louisville and Cincinnati. Lexington has a number of desirable amenities, a vibrant dining and nightlife, and plenty of outdoor activities and is regularly cited as one of the top places to live in the US. Please consider joining our team.