The Gatton College of Business and Economics invites applications for a lecturer position in business analytics with an expected start date of January 2023. We seek a colleague who is passionate about undergraduate and master’s level teaching and eager to help develop and deliver the business analytics programs in the college. The position will include in-person and online teaching and service expectations. Successful candidates will teach multiple business analytics courses potentially including introduction to business analytics, business intelligence and visualization, data management, data mining, data modeling and an undergraduate business analytics capstone. Other courses within the successful candidate’s expertise and meeting college needs may also be assigned. Candidates with a master’s degree in business, data analytics or a related field or substantial relevant professional experience will be considered. A terminal degree in data analytics or related field is preferred. Successful candidates will have a minimum of three years of relevant content experience; prior teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level, or in a non-academic setting, is strongly preferred. Experience with, or a commitment to learning JMP Pro, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, and Excel is a must.  Depending on the specific courses taught, the successful candidate may need to develop additional software expertise.

While the primary responsibility is teaching, the successful candidate may also oversee and coordinate a data analytics lab that supports students and faculty in the acquisition of analytic skills, provide technology instruction to Gatton faculty and PhD students, help administer the data analytics undergraduate minor, assist the Dean with analytics projects, and serve as the faculty advisor to the business data analytics club.

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/

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 in the application. This information will be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system in advanced rounds of the interview process. Applications received by November 9, 2022 will receive full consideration; however, the call will remain open until the position has been filled.

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Please direct any questions to Shana Hall at shana.hall@uky.edu.

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, 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.

The Department of Economics is seeking applicants for Visiting Lecturer or Senior Lecturer (non-tenure track) beginning August 2023. This appointment is for one academic year. Lecturers are vital to the department's teaching mission and vibrant undergraduate program.  Responsibilities will include 9 to 12 hours of teaching each semester (depending on class size), and courses will include principles of microeconomics and lower-division undergraduate courses.  Additional responsibilities of the position include advising economics majors and other administrative responsibilities. Minimum qualifications are: a Ph.D. in Economics at the beginning of the appointment, prior college/university teaching experience, and a demonstrated potential for quality teaching, especially in a large lecture format. Evidence of experience or interest in teaching online and distance instruction is valued. Salaries are competitive.

Application Procedure:

Interested applicants should apply online via the University of Kentucky’s employment site at: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/452972

Upload a letter of interest, current CV, teaching portfolio (under Specific Request 1) with teaching philosophy, sample course syllabi, sample exams, a summary of teaching evaluations, and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and remain open until the position is filled. 

The University offers a very competitive package of benefits. You may view our full range of employee benefits by visiting the UK employee benefits website: 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.owsley@uky.edu.

The Gatton College is nearing its 100^th 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 the fastest-growing college on UK’s campus, with more than 4,000 students. Through teaching, research, and outreach, Gatton College has a direct, tangible influence on the lives of Kentucky’s citizens and people worldwide.

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. To maintain a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients, and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.  Please direct any questions to Shana Hall at shana.hall@uky.edu.

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 several 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.