Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Marketing

Job Title :

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Marketing

Requisition Number : FE04593

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 :

Tenure Track

Required Education :

Ph.D. or be expected to earn one in marketing or related field

Required Related Experience :

Must have an excellent record in the classroom and have an active research program

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 tenure-eligible, Regular Title Series, position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. This is a 9-month position with a preferred start date of January 1, 2026 (August 1, 2026 is possible). 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. While this position has most of its time focused on research, it also has teaching and service responsibilities. The anticipated initial DOE will be 30% teaching, 60-65% research, and 5-10% 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 materials : 1) Letter of application (upload as Cover Letter), 2) Curriculum Vitae, and 3) Evidence of ongoing research (upload as Specific Request 1). In addition, when prompted in the academic profile, please provide the names and contact information for at least two, but not more than three references. This information will 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 includes a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee well-being and career development. Leadership is committed to promoting work life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. Additional optional benefits include dental and vision insurance, supplemental 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 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.”

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.

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.

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.