Lecturer in Marketing and Supply Chain

Job Title :

Lecturer in Marketing and Supply Chain

Requisition Number : FE04687

Department Name :

8F240 : Dept of Marketing and Supply Chain

Work Location : Lexington, KY

Type of Position : Faculty

Position Time Status :

Full-Time

Tenure Track Status :

Non-Tenure Track

Required Education :

A successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. or be expected to earn one in supply chain management, marketing, or a related field by the start date

Required Related Experience :

Candidates should demonstrate an excellent record in the classroom.

Required License / Registration / Certification :

n / a

Job Summary :

The Department of Marketing and Supply Chain at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is pleased to invite applications for a full-time Lecturer and Supply Chain Program Director with a preferred start date of January 1, 2026 (August 1, 2026 is also possible). The selected candidate will be appointed to a 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. A successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. or be expected to earn one in supply chain management, marketing, or a related field by the start date. Candidates should demonstrate an excellent record in the classroom.

The typical teaching load for a Lecturer is 8 courses per year. Teaching responsibilities may include both undergraduate and graduate courses, and occasionally broader business courses depending on departmental needs. While this position has a significant portion of its time focused on teaching, it also has important administrative responsibilities, as well as service responsibilities. The anticipated initial Distribution of Effort will be 50% teaching, 40% administration, and 10% service.

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.Applicants should submit the following : 1) Letter of application (upload as Cover Letter), 2) Curriculum Vitae, and 3) Other Evidence of Abilities (upload as Specific Request 1). In addition, please provide the names and contact information for at least two, no more than three, references when prompted in the academic profile. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.

Questions about this search should be directed to : Dan Sheehan

Gatton Endowed Chair & University Research Professor

Department of Marketing and Supply Chain Chair

University of Kentucky

Gatton College of Business and Economics

Office Phone : (859) 257-9419

Email : dan.sheehan@uky.edu

Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with comprehensive rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit : https : / / hr.uky.edu / employment / our-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 UKs campus, with more than 4,000 students. Through teaching, research, and outreach, the Gatton College has a direct, tangible influence on the lives of Kentuckys citizens and people around the world. We are looking for faculty who embody the Colleges tagline of Blue Means Business.

Located in central Kentucky, Lexington (pop. 320,000) is widely known as the horse capital of the world and is roughly an hours 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.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Open Until Filled : Yes

Our University Community :

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.

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.