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University of Kentucky
Lecturer, Gatton College of Business and Economics
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An Economics Professor teaches foundational economics ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the economics curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
$90,890 / year median in Kentucky
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Lecturer, Gatton College of Business and Economics University of Kentucky - 4.1 Lexington, KY Job Details Full-time 15 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Academic institution experience Full Job Description Posting Details Job Title Lecturer, Gatton College of Business and Economics Requisition Number FE04979 Working Title Department Name 8F000:
College of Business and Economics Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track Required Education Master's or terminal degree in business, higher education, communication, or related field Required Related Experience Relevant teaching experience Required License/Registration/Certification n/a Job Summary The Dean's Office in the University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business & Economics in Lexington, KY seeks to hire a full-time Lecturer beginning September 1, 2026. The selected candidate will be appointed to a twelve-month, non-tenure-eligible faculty position for an initial two-year period that has the potential for renewal and for promotion to Senior Lecturer after five years. The ideal candidate will have a master's or terminal degree in business, higher education, communication, or a related field, along with relevant teaching and professional experience. This role will support Gatton's undergraduate teaching needs while providing leadership for the experiential-learning curriculum. The successful candidate will teach and coordinate courses that support students' professional development, internships, and other experiential-learning opportunities, while collaborating with faculty, staff, employers, and college leadership to ensure curriculum remains relevant, consistent, and responsive to evolving workplace expectations. The anticipated initial Distribution of Effort will be 60% teaching, 30% administration, and 10% service. Applicants should submit a letter of application (upload under Cover Letter) and a curriculum vitae. In addition, please provide the names and contact information for at least three references when requested in the application. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For additional information about the position, please contact Alexis Allen ( ), Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs in the Gatton College of Business & Economics. We encourage you to visit our college website: http://gatton.uky.edu . Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with many rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees' retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits .
College of Business and Economics Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track Required Education Master's or terminal degree in business, higher education, communication, or related field Required Related Experience Relevant teaching experience Required License/Registration/Certification n/a Job Summary The Dean's Office in the University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business & Economics in Lexington, KY seeks to hire a full-time Lecturer beginning September 1, 2026. The selected candidate will be appointed to a twelve-month, non-tenure-eligible faculty position for an initial two-year period that has the potential for renewal and for promotion to Senior Lecturer after five years. The ideal candidate will have a master's or terminal degree in business, higher education, communication, or a related field, along with relevant teaching and professional experience. This role will support Gatton's undergraduate teaching needs while providing leadership for the experiential-learning curriculum. The successful candidate will teach and coordinate courses that support students' professional development, internships, and other experiential-learning opportunities, while collaborating with faculty, staff, employers, and college leadership to ensure curriculum remains relevant, consistent, and responsive to evolving workplace expectations. The anticipated initial Distribution of Effort will be 60% teaching, 30% administration, and 10% service. Applicants should submit a letter of application (upload under Cover Letter) and a curriculum vitae. In addition, please provide the names and contact information for at least three references when requested in the application. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For additional information about the position, please contact Alexis Allen ( ), Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs in the Gatton College of Business & Economics. We encourage you to visit our college website: http://gatton.uky.edu . Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with many rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees' retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits .