Lecturer in the Gatton College of Business and Economics

Job Title
Lecturer in the Gatton College of Business and Economics

Requisition Number
FE04816

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

Terminal degree in business instructional technology or related field

Required Related Experience

10 or more years of relevant 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 March 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 terminal degree in business instructional technology (or related field) with 10 or more years of relevant experience. One of the focal strategic initiatives for the Gatton College of Business & Economics is the incorporation of technology into the instructional and operational mission of the college. This role emphasizes instructional design, innovative course delivery, and the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to enhance teaching effectiveness, student engagement, and academic quality. The successful candidate will play a key role in the strategic design, delivery, and support of high-quality synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences, while collaborating with faculty and college leadership to strengthen instructional practices and operational efficiencies.

This lecturer position involves teaching at least two courses per semester at the undergrad and/or master’s level. Teaching responsibilities may include courses on the use of emerging technologies designed to prepare students for the rapidly evolving work environment. This includes working collaboratively with faculty to incorporate emerging technology trends and business best practices into the curriculum, keeping programs and courses relevant and impactful. The anticipated initial Distribution of Effort will be 40% teaching, 10% service, and 50% administration.

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.

Application deadline is February 12, 2026.

For additional information about the position, please contact Scott Kelley (scott.kelley@uky.edu), Executive Associate Dean of 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 comprehensive 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.

The Gatton College of Business & 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 6,000 students in Fall 2025. 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 professionals who embody the College’s tagline of “Blue Means Business”. 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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
02/12/2026

Open Until Filled
No

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