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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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Document your academic credentials thoroughly
Foreign degrees require a credential evaluation before PERM filings proceed. Get a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator to confirm your qualification maps to a U.S. bachelor's or master's degree, since USCIS scrutinizes equivalency claims closely for lecturer roles.
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Use Migrate Mate to search for universities and colleges that have sponsored Associate Lecturer roles through employment-based green card sponsorship, so you're applying to employers already familiar with the PERM recruitment and prevailing wage process for academic positions.
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Which green card category covers Associate Lecturer roles, EB-2 or EB-3?
Most Associate Lecturer positions qualify under EB-2 because universities typically require a master's degree or higher as a genuine entry-level credential for the role. If your position only requires a bachelor's degree plus two or more years of experience, EB-3 professional may apply instead. Your employer's PERM filing will specify which category based on the actual job requirements, not your personal credentials.
How is green card sponsorship for Associate Lecturers different from H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa renewed in limited increments, while green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residency. For Associate Lecturers, green card sponsorship requires PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, which involves a prevailing wage determination and a documented recruitment test. H-1B uses a Labor Condition Application instead. Green card sponsorship also carries per-country numerical limits, meaning nationals of high-demand countries may face priority-date backlogs before they can file for adjustment of status.
How long does the PERM process typically take for university teaching roles?
PERM involves a prevailing wage determination from DOL, a formal recruitment period that universities must complete and document, and then the actual PERM application filing. Each stage adds time, and DOL processing times fluctuate. Universities familiar with the academic PERM process for teaching roles generally move faster than employers filing for the first time, so your employer's experience level matters significantly.
Where can I find Associate Lecturer jobs where the university already sponsors green cards?
Migrate Mate lists U.S. universities and colleges with verified employment-based sponsorship histories for academic roles, searchable by location and job title. Targeting employers who have already navigated PERM for teaching positions reduces the risk of encountering an HR team unfamiliar with the process, which can stall or derail a sponsorship case before it starts.
Can I change universities after my employer files my green card petition?
Yes, under AC21 job portability rules, you can transfer to a new employer once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Your priority date from an approved I-140 can also carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition, protecting the time already accrued in the queue.