Jobs at Gatton

As the University for Kentucky, UK is educating more students, treating more patients with complex illnesses and conducting more research and service than at any time in its 150-year history. For over 97 years, UK’s Gatton College of Business and Economics has been "Building What's Possible" - preparing principled leaders for the global economy, producing high quality, influential research, and supporting economic growth in Kentucky and beyond. Accredited by the AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), Gatton proudly offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional business and economics degrees. Housed inside the $65 million state-of-the-art Gatton College building, the college accommodates fastest growing enrollment on UK’s campus, reaching over 4,200 students in fall 2021. 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.

The city of Lexington is a great place to live, learn and work. Serving as the healthcare, retail, cultural and entertainment center for both central and eastern Kentucky, Lexington features many of the advantages of a large city with the charm and hospitality of a small town. As one of the top cites in the nation for entrepreneurs and professionals, Lexington is conveniently within a day's drive of two-thirds of the population of the United States. In this vibrant city nestled among world famous horse country, UK’s campus is just minutes from exciting nightlife, art galleries, live music, parks, shopping and more.


Lecturer in Management

Department: Management

Salary: Commensurate

The Department of Management at the University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics seeks to fill one full-time, non-tenure eligible Lecturer position beginning August 1, 2025. This is a nine-month assignment to initially span two academic years and is renewable. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in management (or related field) or a master’s degree with 10 or more years of relevant industry experience. These lecturer positions involve teaching four courses per semester at the undergrad and/or master’s level with additional opportunities to teach in our executive education programs. Course responsibilities include, for example, organizational behavior, human resource management, leadership, strategic management, international business, or entrepreneurship. Depending on a candidate’s experience and interests, the position may also involve other duties such as curriculum-building, program management, or coaching students.

The Gatton College of Business and Economics values excellence teaching and offers an outstanding environment for our students and faculty members to succeed. In addition to the fast-growing undergraduate program, the Management Department also contributes courses to the College’s MBA programs, offers a Master of Science in Strategic Human Resource Management and Analytics, and has a strong doctoral program. 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 capable, experienced, and enthusiastic new colleagues who can contribute to and enhance the Management Department’s teaching mission.

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: http://www.uky.edu/HR/benefits/

For additional information about the position, please contact Professor Walter Ferrier (walter.ferrier@uky.edu), chair of the Department of Management.  We encourage you to visit our department website: http://gatton.uky.edu/faculty-research/departments/management.  

Applications must be submitted via the university’s jobs portal

 

https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/546005

and will include a letter of interest, a current resume, 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 these positions 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 and 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. 

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.

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Tenure Track Faculty in Management

Department: Management

Salary: Commensurate

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 Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level (Regular Title Series, 9-month Assignment Period) beginning August 1, 2025. Research agenda is open, and teaching load typically consists of three courses per year. Eligible candidates must hold a Ph.D. in management or a related field. ABDs who expect to complete their degrees by August 2025 may also be considered. 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 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 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: http://www.uky.edu/HR/benefits/

For additional information about the position, please contact Professor Walter Ferrier (walter.ferrier@uky.edu), chair of the Department of Management.  We encourage you to visit our department website: http://gatton.uky.edu/faculty-research/departments/management.  

Applications must be submitted via the University’s jobs portal https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/546007  and 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. 

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.

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Tenure Track Faculty in Economics

Department: Economics

Salary: Commensurate

The Department of Economics at the University of Kentucky seeks to fill up to two positions at the tenure-eligible assistant professor level. Preference will be given to applicants with a research focus on Econometrics, Macroeconomics, Public Economics, or Industrial Organization, and those at the advanced assistant level. The successful candidate must have a strong record of, or potential for, quality research and teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in hand or firmly expected by August 2025.

Consideration of applications and interviews will continue until the positions are filled.

Please NOTE: There are two open Tenure Track Faculty roles. We will be hiring two candidates from this posting.

Application Procedure

 Interested applicants should apply online at: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/547471

Applications must include the following: cover letter, CV, writing sample (upload under Specific request 1), evidence of prior teaching experience and effectiveness (upload under Specific request 2), and three letters of reference.

For more information about the Department of Economics, visit https://gatton.uky.edu/faculty-research/departments/economics. For questions regarding the application process, please email karen.owsley@uky.edu.

The University offers a very competitive package of benefits. You may view our full range of employee benefits by visiting the UK employee benefits web site: http://www.uky.edu/HR/benefits/

The Gatton College is nearing its 100th anniversary. Over this 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. 

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, 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.

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Lecturer in Finance

Department: Finance and Quantitative Methods

Salary: Commensurate

The Department of Finance and Quantitative) Methods at the University of Kentucky seeks to hire a full-time lecturer. Previous teaching experience and experience in commercial real estate is desirable. An MA, MS, MBA, or JD is required (a PhD in Finance (or similar) is desired, but not required). The primary job responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate classes in finance/real estate and working with industry partners on programming and placement of our finance students. The projected start date is January of 2025.

Department

The Department of Finance is the fastest growing major in the Gatton College of Business and the 4th largest major on the UK campus. Programs such as our Wall St. Scholars and Pelissier Scholars have allowed us to place our top students into nationally competitive investment banking, management consulting, and asset management jobs. The finance area at UK has a highly productive core of research- and teaching-oriented faculty, a vibrant PhD program, and excellent support for research and teaching faculty. Salary and teaching load are competitive with leading public universities.

Application

All applicants must apply using the following link: 

 

https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/550612

Applications must include the following: a letter of application (upload under cover letter), and a curriculum vitae. Please provide the names and contact information for at least three references when prompted in the application. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.

Location

UK is located in Lexington, which is in the heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region. Lexington frequently ranks near the top of many ‘Best Cities’ lists, including Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Atlantic.

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.

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Tenure Track Faculty in Finance

Department: Finance and Quantitative Methods

Salary: Commensurate

The John Maze Stewart Department of Finance and Quantitative Methods at the University of Kentucky seeks applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall of 2025. Research agenda is open, and teaching load consists of three courses per year. Eligible candidates must hold a Ph.D. in finance or a related field. ABDs who expect to complete their degrees by August 2025 will also be considered.

Application Procedures:

Applications should be completed here: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/552113

Applications should include, a cover letter, a CV, a job-market paper (upload under Specific Request 1), a 2nd working paper (upload under Specific Request 2), and the names and contact information for at least three references (who will be automatically contacted for letters of recommendation).

Full consideration will be given to applications submitted by November 17, 2024. We plan to conduct Zoom interviews in December 2024, and final round seminars will be help on campus during January and February 2025.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:  The finance department at UK has a highly productive core of research-oriented faculty that have published extensively in top finance journals. The department has a vibrant PhD program, excellent research support, and hosts an annual boutique conference. (For past programs see: http://www.uky.edu/financeconference). Salary and teaching load are competitive with leading public universities. We encourage you to learn more about the department by visiting the department website: https://gatton.uky.edu/faculty-research/departments/finance-quantitative-methods

 

ABOUT THE LOCATION: UK is located in Lexington, which is in the heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region. Lexington frequently ranks near the top of many ‘Best Cities’ lists, including Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Atlantic.

 

We encourage you to visit our department website: https://gatton.uky.edu/faculty-research/departments/finance-quantitative-methods

 

The Gatton College is nearing its 100th anniversary. Over this 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.

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.

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Tenure Track in Economics Special Title

Department: Economics

Salary: Commensurate

The Department of Economics at the University of Kentucky is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-eligible position at the Assistant Professor level in our Special Title Series with a preferred start date of August 2025.

Position Description

The Department of Economics seeks candidates for a Special Title Series faculty position in the department.  This position involves instruction primarily at the undergraduate level with the possibility of teaching a Master’s level course periodically. We seek a candidate with at least five years of undergraduate teaching experience and proven teaching excellence in the classroom as well as online. The candidate should be comfortable teaching classes ranging in size from 20 to 500 students. We also value experience at department level undergraduate program administration.  This administrative experience should include curriculum development and student recruitment along with a willingness to advise undergraduate student organizations and facilitate participation in undergraduate competitions. A demonstrated research record with publications in the areas of economic education and pedagogy, along with a current, active research agenda, is also essential. This position includes service to the department, college, and university.

This is a tenure track, Special Title Series position, at the level of Assistant Professor. The criteria for promotion from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor and Full Professor follow the criteria established for Special Title Series faculty at the University of Kentucky, Department of Economics. These criteria relate to productivity in teaching, research, and service at the levels of Assistant, Associate, and Professor. 

Salaries are competitive.  Consideration of applications and interviews will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

This Special Title Series position requires:

  1. Teaching: The faculty member will be responsible for teaching 9 hours per semester for a 3/3 course load.  This load may be adjusted based on administrative duties.  In addition, the successful candidate will have an established record of innovation in the classroom.
  1. Administration: There are various roles which this candidate might be asked to take on such as serving. In particular, the successful candidate should have experience as the Director of Undergraduate Studies for both a College of Business and a College of Arts and Sciences. Also, experience overseeing all aspects of undergraduate assessment for both Colleges. The successful candidate should have experience providing both academic and career advising for students and experience advising student run organizations. The successful candidate should also have experience leading summer abroad programs. Finally, the successful candidate will be expected to organize and run the Econ Games for the department.
  1. Research/Scholarly Activity: The faculty member will perform scholarly activities commensurate with this Special Title Series appointment. These include publishing scholarly research and presenting at conferences, particularly on topics such as the effectiveness of innovations such as the use of technology in the classroom.
  1. Service: The faculty member will serve on department, college, and university committees.

Qualifications:

  1. A PhD. in Economics
  2. At least 5 years of undergraduate teaching experience including in-person and online instruction.

Projected Distribution of Time and Effort

Instruction 60%-65%

Research 5%

Administration 10-20%

Service 5%-10%

Application Process

Applications will begin to be reviewed immediately. The position will remain open until filled. All interested applicants must apply online. In order to be considered as a candidate you will need to complete an Academic Profile within the University of Kentucky employment system by searching for Job Posting: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/552167. Please include along with the Academic Profile:

  • Letter of application -cover letter (upload)
  • Names and contact information for at least two references (Please provide the names and contact information for at least two, no more than three, references when prompted in the academic profile. This information will be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.
  • Current curriculum vitae (upload)
  • One teaching portfolio file that includes teaching philosophy, summary of courses taught, sample course syllabi, sample exams, and summary of teaching evaluations
  • Evidence of ongoing research (economic education/pedagogy/etc.) (upload under Specific Request 1)

Questions concerning the position may be directed to:

Gail Hoyt, Search Committee Chair

Ransdell Professor of Economics and Gatton College Teaching Fellow

Department of Economics

University of Kentucky

Gatton College of Business & Economics

Office Phone: (859) 257-2517

Email: ghoyt@uky.edu

The University offers a very competitive package of benefits.  You may view our full range of employee benefits by visiting the UK employee benefits web site: http://www.uky.edu/HR/benefits/.  

For more information about the Department of Economics, visit https://gatton.uky.edu/faculty-research/departments/economics. For questions regarding the application process, please email karen.mccann@uky.edu.

Gatton College of Business & Economics Building   |   University of Kentucky  |  Lexington, KY 40506    (859) 257-9000

 

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Chief Operating Officer

Department: Dean's Office

Salary: Commensurate

Last Day to Apply: Oct 28

The Gatton College of Business and Economics is seeking a new Chief Financial and Human Resources Officer. This position reports directly to the dean and serves as a strategic partner on the college’s operating committee and the Gatton Senior Operations team. This leadership oversees a team accountable for the financial and human resource management of the college. Areas of responsibility include budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, human resources and risk management. This position will supervise a business office team which strives for continuous improvement through the refinement of business processes. In addition, a critical focus of this team is the provision of outstanding service that is timely, accurate and courteous.

 

Excellent understanding of financial reporting and account review, as well as an ability to forecast models and use financial data for decision making are a must.

In particular, candidates will need to have demonstrated:

• A track record in budgeting and long-range financial planning

• Success in managing a collaborative team

• A strong background in annual, capital and endowment fund accounting

• Technical competency in not-for-profit accounting, regulation and compliance

• The capacity to explore trends, both within an organization and int he broader context

• An understanding of cost accounting

• Experience with process improvement and policy review

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• The ability to use, learn and evaluate financial software systems

• Experience in human resource management

• Dedication to providing exceptional customer service

 

This search is being led by UK’s internal Executive Search Team. For more information about the position, please contact Mary Beth Bracken at 859-257-3348 or via email at marybeth.bracken@uky.edu.

 

Application Process:

 

Apply to this link:  https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/551963

Deadline to apply is October 28,2024

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 over 4,000 students in Fall 2022. 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.

Apply