Lecturer in Finance and Quantitative Methods

Job Title
Lecturer in Finance and Quantitative Methods


Requisition Number
FE04660


Working Title

Department Name
8F200:Dept of Finance & Quantitative Methods


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track


Required Education

An MA, MS, MBA, or JD is required



Required Related Experience

NA



Required License/Registration/Certification

NA



Job Summary

The Department of Finance and Quantitative Methods at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks to hire a full-time lecturer. Previous teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate level is desirable. An MA, MS, MBA, or JD is required (a PhD in Finance, or similar, is desired but not required). The projected start date is January of 2026 (but may be extended to August 2026). The selected candidate will be appointed to a 9-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. While this position has most of its time focused on teaching, it also has service responsibilities. The anticipated initial Distribution of Effort will be 80% teaching and 20% 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.


Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with various 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.



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 celebrating 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 face-to-face and online formats. 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. 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. We are looking for faculty who embody the College’s tagline of “Blue Means Business.”



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Previous teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate level is desirable . A PhD in Finance, or similar, is desired but not required.



Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.

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.

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.