Tenure Track Professor in Management

University of Kentucky

  • Lexington, KY
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
The Department of Management in the Gatton College of Business and Economics at the University of Kentucky seeks applications to fill one tenure-eligible position at the Associate or Full Professor level (Regular Title Series, 9-month Assignment Period) beginning August 1, 2026. Research agenda is open, and teaching load consists of three courses per year. Eligible candidates must hold a Ph.D. in management or a related field. The position may also involve other duties such as curriculum-building, assisting with program management, and mentoring students. The courses and other assigned duties will be determined by the Department Chair based on the candidate's interests and areas of expertise. The assignment may be adjusted annually based on needs and performance. The Gatton College of Business and Economics values excellence in research and teaching and offers an outstanding environment for faculty members to succeed.The Department of Management is home to the which attracts international researchers from a wide variety of disciplines. We seek scholars who can contribute to and enhance our research profile and visibility. In addition to a vibrant undergraduate major and strong doctoral program, the department also offers a and contributes courses to the College's . Compensation is highly competitive and includes an attractive package of benefits. You may view our full range of employee benefits by visiting the UK employee benefits web site:For additional information about the position, please contact Professor Walter Ferrier ( ), chair of the Department of Management. We encourage you to visit our department website: .Applications must include a letter of interest (upload under cover letter), a current CV, and the names and contact information for at least three references (used to solicit recommendation letters in advanced rounds of the search process). Applications will be reviewed immediately, but the position will remain open until filled.The Gatton College of Business and Economics 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 a face to face an online format. We are housed in a 220,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility where the college accommodates the fastest growing student enrollment on UK's campus, reaching nearly 5,000 students in Fall 2024. 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.”Located in central Kentucky, Lexington (metro population about 350,000) 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, vibrant dining and nightlife, and plenty of outdoor activities and it is regularly cited as one of the top places to live in the US. Please consider joining our team.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/ExperienceEligible candidates must hold a Ph.D. in management or a related field.

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