Job Summary
The Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position 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 successful candidate will have a record of successful undergraduate teaching, and will be expected to teach large lecture courses, coordinate labs, and train teaching assistants. The Lecturer will primarily teach lower-division Introductory Biology or Microbiology courses to majors and non-majors. Depending on departmental needs, the Lecturer may also have opportunities to mentor undergraduates in research and to teach more advanced undergraduate courses in their area of expertise.

A PhD in Biology or related field is required.

The Biology Department at the University of Kentucky offers a supportive working environment and faculty dedicated to the success of all its members and the students it serves. The Department provides a range of teaching and learning resources, including dedicated space for students and instructors to engage outside of the classroom. Furthermore, faculty are encouraged to use resources provided through the University’s Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching to develop their pedagogical skills.

Applicants must include the following: 1) letter of application (upload as Cover Letter), 2) CV, 3) Teaching statement (upload as specific request 1), 4) Current Transcript(s), and 5) Teaching Evaluations if available (upload as specific request 2). 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 Ruth Beattie, Search Committee Chair, Department of Biology, University of Kentucky ([email protected]).

Review of applications will begin on February 10th, 2025, and will continue until position has been filled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled Yes
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