Assistant Professor of Management

Assistant Professor of Management

The Department of Management in the Gatton College of Business and Economics at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks applications to fill one tenure-eligible position at the Assistant Professor level (Regular Title Series, 9-month Assignment Period) beginning August 1, 2027. 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 anticipated initial Distribution of Effort will be 30% teaching, 65% research, and 5% service.

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 LINKS Center for Social Network Analysis 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 Master of Science in Strategic Human Resource Management and Analytics and contributes courses to the College's MBA programs.

Compensation is 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, a current CV, and one-page research statement. Please provide the names and contact information for at least three references when prompted in the application.

Applications will be reviewed immediately, but the position will remain open until filled.

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.