Assistant Professor of Marketing

University of Kentucky; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky invites applications for a tenure-eligible Assistant Professor of Marketing in Lexington, KY. This 9-month, Regular Title Series position begins August 1, 2027, with a strong emphasis on building an active research program in marketing strategy and excellence in teaching.

ABD near completion will be considered if the degree is completed within one year of appointment. Applicants should plan for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in sales-related classes and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in marketing or related field from an AACSB-accredited institution, or expected by start date; ABD near completion welcomed if degree completed within one year.
• Excellent classroom teaching record and active research program in marketing strategy.
• Experience teaching Personal Selling, Sales Management, or Digital Marketing courses; industry or professional sales experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in sales-related topics and/or Digital Marketing as needed.
• Maintain an active research program with goals to publish in premier marketing journals.
• Mentor and advise students and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Sales experience

Education

Ph.D. in Marketing or related field (AACSB)

ABD near completion

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Marketing

Requisition Number: FE04950

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 DBA) in marketing or a related field from an AACSB‑accredited institution, or be expected to earn one by the appointment start date; ABD candidates near completion will be considered, provided the degree is completed within one year of appointment.

Required Related Experience: Excellent teaching record in the classroom and an active research program in marketing strategy.

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 Professor level. This is a 9‑month position with a preferred start date of August 1, 2027. The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. (or DBA) in marketing or a related field from an AACSB‑accredited institution, or be expected to earn one by the appointment start date. ABD candidates near completion will be considered, provided the degree is completed within one year of appointment. Candidates should have an active research program in marketing strategy, with the goal of publishing in premier marketing journals (e.g., Journal of Marketing, Journal of Marketing Research, Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science, Journal of Consumer Research, Marketing Science), and have an excellent record in the classroom. Preference will be given to candidates with an active research pipeline in marketing strategy topics such as firm‑level marketing decisions, go‑to‑market strategy, sales‑force strategy, and customer relationship management. While this position has most of its time focused on research, it also has teaching and service responsibilities. For teaching, ideal candidates will be able to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in sales‑related classes (e.g., Personal Selling, Sales Management) and/or Digital Marketing, with flexibility to teach other marketing courses based on departmental need. Prior teaching experience in personal selling, sales management, or related courses with strong teaching evaluations, as well as relevant industry or professional sales experience, is preferred. The anticipated initial DOE will be 30% teaching, 60% research, and 10% service. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to mentor and advise students and to provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.

Teaching Responsibilities

30% of the faculty’s duties will be devoted to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses related to sales and digital marketing, with the flexibility to cover additional marketing courses as needed.

Research Responsibilities

60% of the faculty’s duties will be devoted to advancing an active research agenda in marketing strategy, with the expectation of publishing in leading marketing journals.

Service Responsibilities

10% of the faculty’s duties will involve mentoring and advising students, and providing service to the department, college, university, and professional community.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or DBA) in marketing or related field from an AACSB‑accredited institution; expected to have the degree by the start date or be ABD near completion.
• Excellent teaching record in classroom settings, as demonstrated by evaluations.
• Active research program in marketing strategy, with a record of or potential for publication in premier marketing journals.
• Experience teaching Personal Selling, Sales Management, or Digital Marketing courses.
• Preferred: research pipeline in firm‑level marketing decisions, go‑to‑market strategy, sales‑force strategy, and customer relationship management.
• No supervisory responsibilities required.

Benefits

Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with many rewards, focusing on total well‑being and career development. The university contributes to retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance, and offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance and additional retirement plans. For more information, visit https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Application Process

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

Pre‑Employment Screening

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.