Lecturer in Political Science at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

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University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Lecturer in Political Science
Requisition Number	FE04227
Working Title
Department Name	8E110:Political Science
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Type of Position	Faculty
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Tenure Track Status	Non-Tenure Track
Required Education	A Ph.D. in Political Science
Required Related Experience	n/a
Required License/Registration/Certification	n/a
Job Summary	The Department of Political Science in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position Political Science to begin August 1, 2025. The selected candidate will be appointed to a 9-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 individual selected for this position will demonstrate clear potential for teaching excellence and will be able to teach classes that support the department’s new major: Law and Justice. The Law and Justice major is designed to equip students with an understanding of legal principles and justice systems and the critical skills needed to effectively address legal and justice-related challenges in various professional contexts. A Ph.D. in Political Science in hand by July 2025 is required. Applicants must include the following: 1) Cover Letter, 2) CV, and 3) Teaching Statement (upload as Specific Request 1). In addition, please provide the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the academic profile. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system. The University of Kentucky provides comprehensive benefits which are fully described at https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/our-benefits. Questions about this search should be addressed to Dr. Bridgett King, Search Committee Chair, Department of Political Science, University of Kentucky (Bridgett.King@uky.edu). Individuals who wish to participate in an informational interview at the APSA annual meeting in Philadelphia should also contact the search committee chair. Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled	Yes
Our University Community	The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen.

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vita
2. Cover Letter
3. Specific Request 1

Optional Documents

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