Job description

Job Title: Lecturer
Hiring Department: Marketing Department
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1035979
Posting Close Date: July 22, 2025
Salary: $88,000 – $90,000
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About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Applicant’s rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. Salary is based on 9-month academic appointments paid over twelve months.

Summary
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) College of Business Administration invites applications for a non-tenure system faculty position for full-time Lecturer. The role will entail teaching primarily undergraduate courses in various business disciplines.

The primary teaching responsibility will involve multiple sections of a new required first-year course titled Business Decision-Making (BA111). The focus of the course is to build analytical skills with a particular emphasis on quantitative reasoning and basic data analysis through applications to business decisions in each of the key business disciplines. The course will emphasize experiential learning, including cases and projects, and engagement with business professionals. The course will be taught in coordination with the instructors teaching other sections of the course.

Additional teaching responsibilities will include other business courses, such as the first-year seminar course focused on building skills for academic success and career exploration, and additional courses in various business areas, as needed.

The standard course load for full-time lectures is eight 3-credit hour courses or the equivalent.

In addition to teaching, candidates must be willing to provide service to the department, business school, university, and business profession and be active in student engagement and activities.

Duties & Responsibilities
Non-Tenure system faculty in the College of Business Administration are expected to do the following:

• Teach courses to undergraduate and/or graduate students
• Perform service roles relating to teaching in their department, college, and/or university
• Contribute to the broader mission of the College through industry engagement, student activities, and professional development
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Requirements for the rank of Lecturer include a master’s degree in a business-related field, evidence of teaching capability, demonstrated efforts in service and in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion through teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

• A successful candidate will have experience of effective teaching at the college freshman or sophomore level.
• A well-rounded knowledge of business as evidenced, e.g., by an MBA degree or industry experience, is desirable.
• Experience working with diverse student populations, including first-generation students and underrepresented minority students, is preferred.
• Experience teaching quantitative reasoning content and/or data analysis tools in various business contexts is preferred.

How to apply

Complete an online application at https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/15373?c=uic&sq=1035979 and include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, recent teaching evaluations, and contact information for a minimum of three professional references. Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.
Questions regarding the search may be directed at [email protected].

EEO Statement:
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

EEO Statement:
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation