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Position Information
Proposed Faculty Rank Assistant or Associate Professor (Lecturer)
Department 00044 - Marketing Department
City Salt Lake City, UT
Track Non Tenure Track
New Position to Begin 07/01/2027
Details
The Marketing Department in the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah has openings for full-time career-line positions beginning Fall 2027.
Candidates must have:
- a PhD in marketing or a related field;
- a substantial track record of exceptional teaching at the University level;
- demonstrated ability to teach courses in quantitative marketing, marketing analytics, and machine learning applications in marketing.
The Department of Marketing is committed to removing barriers for all individuals, including those traditionally encountered by individuals from underrepresented groups; strives to recruit faculty who will further enhance our breadth; and makes every attempt to support their academic, professional, and personal success while they are here.
The appointment will be at the level of Assistant Professor (Lecturer) or Associate Professor (Lecturer), depending on experience and qualifications. Salary is competitive and benefits are excellent.
Located in metropolitan Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, the University of Utah is the state’s flagship research institution and emphasizes exceptional scholarship, quality teaching, and professional service. The University of Utah has been classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the 115 research universities with the “highest research activity” in the nation. The university serves over 38,000 students from across the U.S. and the world. Students can choose from more than 100 undergraduate majors and more than 200 graduate programs. Known for its proximity to seven world-class ski resorts within 40 minutes of campus, the University of Utah encourages an active, holistic lifestyle, innovation, and collaborative thinking to engage students, faculty, and business leaders. The University of Utah is located in the capital of Utah, the fastest-growing tech state in the US and home to the “Silicon Slopes” agglomeration of technology companies, including significant operations for Adobe, eBay, Intel, Micron, and DOMO. The University is within a day’s drive of five national parks. Nine ski and snowboard resorts are nestled in the mountains above Salt Lake City, which hosted the Winter Olympic Games in 2002 and has been selected to host them again in 2034. The American Economic Development Institute named Utah the number one pro-business state in the country, the first state west of the Mississippi River to earn this recognition.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located at https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
Notice
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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Special Instructions for Candidates
Documents to Upload:
- CV
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Statement
- Teaching Evaluations
Open Date 10/15/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Requisition Number PRN01609CF
Type Faculty
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Assistant Lecturer
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
An EB-2 petition requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive teaching experience. EB-3 covers bachelor's degree holders. Document your academic credentials carefully before approaching employers, since the PERM filing locks in your stated qualifications.
Target departments running active PERM recruitment
Use Migrate Mate to find universities with verified green card sponsorship history for academic roles. Many institutions sponsor selectively by department, so narrowing your search to hiring departments that have filed recently saves time and improves your odds.
Verify your prevailing wage category before applying
DOL assigns one of four wage levels during PERM. Assistant Lecturer roles often land at Level I or II, which affects offer competitiveness. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target metro area and job title before negotiating, so you understand what DOL will certify.
Understand how PERM recruitment tests affect your timeline
Your sponsoring employer must conduct a mandatory recruitment test before filing PERM, advertising the role through DOL-required channels and documenting that no qualified U.S. workers were available. This process typically precedes your I-140 petition by several months, so factor it into your start-date expectations.
Secure your priority date and track retrogression
Your priority date is set when USCIS receives the approved I-140 petition. Nationals from India and China regularly face multi-year backlogs due to per-country limits. Monitor the monthly USCIS Visa Bulletin to track when your priority date becomes current before adjustment of status can proceed.
Preserve your priority date if you change institutions
Once your original I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 job portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process from PERM.
Green Card Assistant Lecturer: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a university or college sponsor an Assistant Lecturer for a green card?
Yes. Universities and colleges regularly sponsor Assistant Lecturers through the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based categories. The employer files a PERM labor certification with DOL, then submits an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. You remain employed while the process advances, eventually leading to adjustment of status or consular processing for lawful permanent residence.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for academic roles?
H-1B visa grants temporary nonimmigrant status, typically in three-year increments. Green card sponsorship through PERM, I-140, and I-485 leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirements. The PERM process also requires the employer to conduct a formal DOL-supervised recruitment test, which is not required for H-1B. Processing timelines are longer, and per-country backlogs apply to EB-2 and EB-3.
How do I find Assistant Lecturer positions where the employer is willing to sponsor a green card?
Search Migrate Mate to find universities and colleges with verified green card sponsorship history for academic roles. Many institutions sponsor only within specific faculties or under particular department budgets, so targeting employers with a track record of PERM filings in education significantly narrows your search to realistic opportunities.
What qualifications do I need to qualify under EB-2 for an Assistant Lecturer role?
EB-2 requires either a U.S. master's degree or its foreign equivalent, or a bachelor's degree combined with at least five years of progressive experience in your academic field. Assistant Lecturer roles in specialized disciplines, such as engineering, life sciences, or languages, frequently meet this threshold. Your employer documents the degree requirement in the PERM filing, so the job description must specify the advanced degree as a minimum.
What happens to my green card case if I move to a different university before it is approved?
If your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability allows you to move to a same or similar occupation at a new institution without restarting the process. Separately, once an I-140 is approved, the priority date it established can be transferred to a new employer's I-140, protecting your place in the backlog queue.