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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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Verify your degree meets specialty occupation requirements
Your degree field must directly relate to the subject you'll teach. A master's in economics supports an economics lectureship, but a general business degree may not. Check the O*NET occupation profile for Associate Lecturer to confirm the standard degree requirement before applying.
Target cap-exempt institutions from the start
Nonprofit universities and colleges are cap-exempt for H-1B, meaning your employer files year-round with no lottery risk. Focus your search on accredited degree-granting institutions and confirm their cap-exempt status before accepting any offer.
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Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL certifying your wage meets prevailing levels. Ask HR which wage level they're filing at. Level I is entry, Level II is qualified. Getting this in writing protects you if the offer changes after the LCA is certified.
Align your CV format to U.S. academic hiring norms
U.S. academic CVs include publications, conference presentations, teaching philosophy, and course development experience. International applicants often submit one-page resumes instead. A properly formatted academic CV signals readiness for a sponsored position and reduces HR processing friction.
Confirm PERM is not required before your offer lapses
Most Associate Lecturer roles use H-1B without PERM labor certification, but tenure-track positions tied to a green card pathway may require it. PERM adds months to the timeline. Clarify with HR whether the role involves a PERM filing so you can negotiate a realistic start date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Associate Lecturer role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes. Associate Lecturer is a specialty occupation because it requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related academic field. Most universities sponsor H-1B for this role. If your employer is a nonprofit accredited institution, they're cap-exempt, so there's no annual lottery and they can file at any time of year.
Which visa types can sponsor an Associate Lecturer position?
H-1B is the most common path for Associate Lecturers at universities, with cap-exempt status available to nonprofit institutions. J-1 visa is an alternative for shorter academic appointments through a designated exchange visitor program. TN visa is an option for Canadian and Mexican nationals if the specific teaching field appears on the USMCA profession list. EB-2 or EB-3 green cards apply for permanent academic roles, usually requiring PERM labor certification.
How do I find universities that actively sponsor Associate Lecturer roles?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified LCA sponsorship history for academic positions, so you can identify which universities have actually filed for roles like yours rather than guessing from job postings. Filter by subject area and location to target institutions already set up to sponsor international hires.
Does my overseas degree qualify me for H-1B as an Associate Lecturer?
USCIS accepts foreign degrees if they're equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's or higher in a relevant field. Most three-year bachelor's degrees from countries like Australia, the UK, or India are accepted with a credential evaluation from a USCIS-recognized evaluator. A master's or doctorate strengthens your petition and reduces the risk of a Request for Evidence on the degree equivalency.
Can an Associate Lecturer position lead to a green card?
Yes. Universities frequently sponsor EB-2 or EB-3 green cards for academic staff. Tenure-track Associate Lecturer roles often include a PERM labor certification process, where the university advertises the position to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Contract or visiting roles may not include green card sponsorship, so clarify this with HR before accepting an offer.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Associate Lecturer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.