Visiting Assistant or Associate Professor, UK Rosenberg College of Law

Job Title
Visiting Assistant or Associate Professor, UK Rosenberg College of Law


Requisition Number
FE04428


Working Title

Department Name
8K100:Law Instruction


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track


Required Education

J.D. from an ABA accredited law school



Required Related Experience

A record of high academic achievement, and teaching or practice experience in the subject area of interest.



Required License/Registration/Certification

n/a



Job Summary

THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY ROSENBERG COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications for one or more Visiting Professors for one or two semesters during the 2025-2026 academic year. The College is seeking to fill needs in several areas of law. Key subjects include Bankruptcy, Commercial Law, Contracts, and Evidence but we have needs across the curriculum and are therefore interested in considering excellent candidates who teach in areas that are not included in this list of priorities. The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester, for either one or two semesters. The Rosenberg College of Law is an important part of a major research university and offers a collegial and supportive atmosphere for its faculty, staff, and students. Applicants should have a J.D. from an ABA accredited law school, a record of high academic achievement, and teaching or practice experience in the subject area of interest. Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience.



Lexington is in the center of the Bluegrass, an internationally acclaimed cultural landscape, and in close proximity to Louisville and Cincinnati. It is a community of 300,000 and is distinguished by its rating as one of the top 10 most educated cities in the nation (according to the U.S. Census), top 5 cities for young professionals (Kiplinger), top 3 mid-sized cities for lowest cost of living (KPMG LLP), and top 5 cities to raise a family (Forbes). More information on Lexington is available at http://www.visitlex.com and http://www.aceweekly.com.



To be considered, applicants must apply through the University of Kentucky’s Integrated Employment System. Please include a CV and cover letter along with the application. Please also include contact information for at least three references when prompted in the application system. Applications will be reviewed and accepted until the position is filled, with priority given to applications received by March 15, 2025. If you have questions concerning the position, please contact Acting Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Beau Steenken via email at beau.steenken@uky.edu.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


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