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Job Title Lecturer Requisition Number FE04329 Working Title Department Name 8T110:College of Social Work Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track Required Education Master of Social Work (MSW), Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ), or related field. Required Related Experience Teaching experience at university level Required License/Registration/Certification N/A Job Summary THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK (CoSW) is a renowned leader in social work. Our mission is clear: Through rigorous research, excellence in instruction, and steadfast service, the CoSW works to improve the human condition. Always, in all ways. As the state’s flagship university, CoSW is committed to actualizing our mission through innovative, accessible academic programming. CoSW is home to Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (traditional and online), Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (traditional and online), Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (traditional and online), Master of Social Work (hybrid and online), Master of Science in Criminal Justice (online), Doctorate of Social Work (online), and PhD (traditional) degree programs. In addition to Lexington’s main campus, we have a satellite campus at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. To continue to advance our support infrastructure for CoSW, we invite applicants for 12-month, non-tenure eligible Lecturer positions in the Lecturer Title Series to begin as early as January 2025. The University’s mission involves three primary functions across our faculty cohort: instruction, research, and service. Each year, various ranking faculty work with the Office of the Dean to delineate their distribution of effort (DOE). This DOE outlines how faculty will spend their time. Of course, the DOE can fluctuate depending on an array of factors (e.g., grant funding, new course development, etc.). The Lecturer positions will include in-person and online teaching. Such expectations include conducting classes, seminars, and lectures as part of the courses taught with a primary focus on 100, 200, and 300 course levels. Additionally, these positions will be utilizing career and working experience to educate students, advise them on both educational and professional levels, and will continuously contribute to their department’s development. While a doctorate in Social Work, Criminal Justice, or a related field is preferred, candidates with an ABD or an appropriate master’s degree and substantial relevant professional experience will be considered. The University of Kentucky offers comprehensive benefits. To find out more information, click <a href="https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits" target="_blank">https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits</a> Applicants are requested to submit a curriculum vitae (resume), a letter of interest detailing applicant’s goodness of fit for the position (upload as Cover Letter), contact information for at least three professional references (upload as Specific Request #1), and relevant teaching experience (upload as Specific Request #2). Application reviews will begin right away and continue until the positions have been filled. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Doctorate in Social Work, Criminal Justice, or related field Deadline to Apply Open Until Filled Yes Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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 &amp; 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 background check and/or drug screen.

Lecturer

Job Title Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Social Work Requisition Number FE04328 Working Title Department Name 8T110:College of Social Work Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track Required Education PhD in Social Work or related field OR DSW Required Related Experience Two years post practice experience required Required License/Registration/Certification N/A Job Summary THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK (CoSW) is a renowned leader in social work. Our mission is clear: Through rigorous research, excellence in instruction, and steadfast service, the CoSW works to improve the human condition. Always, in all ways. As the state’s flagship university, CoSW is committed to actualizing our mission through innovative, accessible academic programming. CoSW is home to Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (traditional and online), Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (traditional and online), Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (traditional and online), Master of Social Work (hybrid and online), Master of Science in Criminal Justice (online), Doctorate of Social Work (online), and PhD (traditional) degree programs. In addition to Lexington’s main campus, we have a satellite campus at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. To continue to advance our support infrastructure for CoSW, we invite applicants for a 12-month, non-tenure eligible open rank position in the Clinical Title Series to begin as early as January 2025. Primary duties associated with this position involve provision of instruction, training, and advisement for students across all academic programs housed in the College of Social Work. In addition, this position will be responsible for curriculum development of graduate-level programming. Successful applicants will have experience teaching at the university level and demonstrated ability to effectively participate in scholarly activities. The University’s mission involves three primary functions across our faculty cohort: instruction, research, and service. Each year, various ranking faculty work with the Office of the Dean to delineate their distribution of effort (DOE). This DOE outlines how faculty will spend their time. Of course, the DOE can fluctuate depending on an array of factors (e.g., grant funding, new course development, etc.). The University of Kentucky offers comprehensive benefits. To find out more information, click <a href="https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits" target="_blank">https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits</a> Applicants are requested to submit a curriculum vitae (resume), a letter of interest detailing applicant’s goodness of fit for the position (upload as Cover Letter), contact information for at least three professional references (upload as Specific Request #1), and relevant teaching experience (upload as Specific Request #2). Application reviews will begin right away and continue until the position has been filled. Application reviews will begin right away and continue until the position has been filled Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience teaching/instruction in a wide array of courses at a multiple levels and formats, including online instruction, is preferred. Deadline to Apply Open Until Filled Yes Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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 &amp; 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 background check and/or drug screen.

Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Social Work

Job Title Assistant or Associate Professor in Physical Therapy Requisition Number FE04323 Working Title Department Name 7N640:Physical Therapy Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Tenure Track Required Education Terminal academic doctoral degree (i.e., PhD or similar terminal degree) in relevant field Required Related Experience Expertise in content areas related to musculoskeletal disorders, assessment, or intervention Required License/Registration/Certification Current physical therapy license in Kentucky or eligibility Job Summary The Department of Physical Therapy (PT), College of Health Sciences (CHS) at the University of Kentucky is currently accepting applications for a full-time 11-month appointment, tenure-eligible faculty member at rank determined by qualifications in the Regular Title Series, to begin employment at the Lexington campus by July 1, 2025. Primary duties of this position include advancing a personal research agenda that enhances the Department and College, teaching in the content areas related to their expertise, building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external constituents, and mentoring students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. The distribution of effort for this position will be approximately 30-45% instruction, 30-60% scholarship/research, and 10-15% service. Faculty may also assume an active role in the CHS Rehabilitation and Health Sciences PhD Program, a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional Ph.D. program with faculty and students from disciplines such as Athletic Training &amp; Clinical Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology. Required Qualifications: 1. Terminal academic doctoral degree (i.e., PhD or similar terminal degree) in relevant field 2. Current physical therapy license in Kentucky or eligibility 3. Expertise in content areas related to musculoskeletal disorders, assessment, or intervention Preferred Qualifications: 1. Record of scholarly work including original research with the strong potential for extramural funding 2. Board Certified Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties 3. Teaching experience with potential for course management and design About the Physical Therapy Program The Physical Therapy program at UK has been educating physical therapists since 1967. Our program is conducted at the Lexington, Kentucky campus and at the Center of Excellence in Rural Health in Hazard, Kentucky. The Department strives to develop practitioners who are knowledgeable, ethical, independent, adaptable, reflective, and service oriented. For more information, please visit <a href="https://chs.uky.edu/physical-therapy" target="_blank">https://chs.uky.edu/physical-therapy</a>. The qualified candidate will join an outstanding academic faculty devoted to teaching, research, clinical practice, and service. Our faculty is comprised of numerous physical therapists with post professional doctoral training who are involved in clinical, bench, and educational research, and clinical faculty involved in delivery of patient care services. Our research portfolio is diverse and places a high value on translational and interdisciplinary science. The qualified candidate will have access to several significant resources including the College’s state-of-the-art teaching and clinical facilities, widespread UK Healthcare facilities, and other partners within the academic medical center, a newly approved Health Education Building (HEB), our College of Health Sciences Research Centers &amp; Institutes, the UK’s Center for Clinical Translational Sciences (CCTS), the College of Health Sciences BioMotion Lab, the Kentucky Appalachian Rural Rehabilitation Network (KARRN), the Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center (SCoBIRC), the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, Barnstable Brown Diabetes &amp; Obesity Research Center, Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center, Kentucky Neuroscience Institute, and our UK Human Development Institute. Our Office of Research and Scholarship provides remarkable resources to scholars in all areas. Applicants must value the University of Kentucky’s mission and share its commitment to creating and sustaining a community of belonging for everyone, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. The University of Kentucky and the College of Health Sciences are committed to ensuring that all students, faculty, and staff operate in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. Candidates should apply online with a curriculum vita and a letter of interest outlining how your research agenda will enhance or synergize with those of the college and leverage partnerships within the institution or UK Healthcare, and other specific requests listed on the employment website. In your letter of interest, please also describe your past or current scholarship, teaching, and mentorship. Questions should be directed to the search committee chair, Nathan Johnson PT, PhD, DPT, College of Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Wethington Building, 900 S. Limestone Street, Lexington, KY 40536-0200, or email at <a href="mailto:nathan.johnson@uky.edu" target="_blank">nathan.johnson@uky.edu</a>. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Upon offer of employment, successful applicants must undergo a national background check and pre-employment drug screen as required by University of Kentucky Human Resources. Visit the University’s website and see for yourself what makes UK the perfect place to work, which includes a comprehensive benefits package (<a href="http://www.uky.edu/HR/benefits" target="_blank">www.uky.edu/HR/benefits</a>). Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience 1. Record of scholarly work including original research with the strong potential for extramural funding 2. Board Certified Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties 3. Teaching experience with potential for course management and design Deadline to Apply Open Until Filled Yes Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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 &amp; 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 background check and/or drug screen.

Assistant or Associate Professor in Physical Therapy

Job Title Assistant Professor in Dietetics and Human Nutrition Requisition Number FE04314 Working Title Department Name 81500:Dietetics and Human Nutrition Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Tenure Track Required Education Candidates must hold a terminal degree (PhD, EdD, DCN) in the field of dietetics or human nutrition (or a related field); RDN required with licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in Kentucky. Required Related Experience Evidence related to instruction and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students is expected. As well, evidence of potential for grantsmanship, publication, and presentations at regional and national conferences should be provided. Required License/Registration/Certification RDN required with licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in Kentucky Job Summary The Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a full-time, twelve-month, tenure-eligible assistant professor position in the Regular Title Series. The position has an expected distribution of effort (DOE) of approximately 60% instruction, 35% research, and 5% service through annual agreement with the Department Chair. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2025. The successful candidate is expected to: 1) exhibit excellence in classroom instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; 2) mentor graduate student theses and evidence-based projects for students pursuing the MS in Nutrition and Food Systems; 3) support experiential learning opportunities for students, including clinical simulations at the University of Kentucky Healthcare Simulation Center; 4) develop a research program with an emphasis in the area of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of chronic disease, preferably with a clinical focus; 5) support and expand multidisciplinary opportunities with clinicians; and 6) contribute to the multi-functional, land-grant mission of the Department through outreach and engagement efforts. For more information about the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, please visit <a href="https://dhn.ca.uky.edu/" target="_blank">https://dhn.ca.uky.edu/</a>. Candidates must hold a terminal degree (PhD, EdD, DCN) in the field of dietetics or human nutrition (or a related field, RD in addition to terminal degree is preferred). Evidence related to instruction and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students is expected. As well, evidence of potential for grantsmanship, publication, and presentations at regional and national conferences should be provided. The main areas of teaching will vary and be determined by department needs and candidate experience and expertise; however, a professional background or experience teaching in clinical nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, counseling, chronic disease management, wellness, and/or sports nutrition is preferred. Salary is commensurate with training and experience. Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with diverse rewards, focusing on your total wellbeing and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: <a href="http://www.uky.edu/HR/benefits" target="_blank">www.uky.edu/HR/benefits</a>. Application materials should be in PDF format and include: • Application cover letter describing background and expertise specifically related to this position at the University of Kentucky • CV • Statements of teaching and research interests (1-2 pages each; upload under Specific Request1) • Names and contact information for three references (upload under Specific Request 2) Skills / Knowledge / Abilities The main areas of teaching will vary and be determined by department needs and candidate experience and expertise; however, a professional background or experience teaching in clinical nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, counseling, chronic disease management, wellness, and/or sports nutrition is preferred Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience The main areas of teaching will vary and be determined by department needs and candidate experience and expertise; however, a professional background or experience teaching in clinical nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, counseling, chronic disease management, wellness, and/or sports nutrition is preferred Deadline to Apply Open Until Filled Yes Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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 &amp; 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 background check and/or drug screen.

Assistant Professor in Dietetics and Human Nutrition

Job Title Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Psychiatry Requisition Number FE04311 Working Title Department Name 7H800:PSYCHIATRY Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track Required Education M.D./D.O. degree or equivalent Required Related Experience Completion of residency in Psychiatry Knowledge of psychiatric practices in a variety of clinical, teaching, and research environments, as well as a demonstrated ability in teaching students at all levels in an academic environment. Required License/Registration/Certification Board eligible/board certified in Adult Psychiatry by the American Psychiatric Association Current licensure, or eligibility to obtain licensure, to practice medicine in the state of Kentucky. Job Summary The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking a residency-trained, board certified/board eligible Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor. The successful candidate must be committed to excellence in clinical care as well as teaching, administration, and professional development. Preferred experience includes previous experience in providing psychiatric services, as well as experience in teaching medical students, residents, and other health professionals. This position will serve as the Medical Director and provide a wide range of psychiatric services to adults at Eastern State Hospital, managed by UK Healthcare. This 300,000 square foot, 239 bed facility, which opened in September 2013, offers an extensive range of inpatient mental health services to adults living within the 50 counties surrounding and including Fayette County. Eastern State Hospital provides recovery-focused, individualized care in a supportive environment that features the latest in mental health treatment. To learn more about Eastern State Hospital, visit the website at <a href="http://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/ESH/" target="_blank">http://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/ESH/</a>. This position will also serve as the Medical Director of UK HealthCare’s new EmPATH unit which opened on the campus of Eastern State Hospital in June 2024. EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment and Healing) is the first of its kind in Kentucky and one of only around 30 in the country. EmPATH is designed to be a therapeutic environment for treating behavioral health crises, serving as an alternative to sending a person in crisis to the emergency department. Open 24/7, EmPATH has its own easy-to-access entrance and a capacity of 12-16 chairs. Patients can stay up to 23 hours. UK HealthCare is leasing the space and will be responsible for staffing and operating the unit. The goal of EmPATH is to decompress emergency departments and inpatient units and promote better outcomes through rapid treatment access in the safest setting. This also allows us to continue building out a continuum of services. <a href="https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/services/empath" target="_blank">https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/services/empath</a> The Department of Psychiatry is comprised of a diverse team of highly skilled clinicians and staff working together to create a Culture of Health. A Culture of Health is based on the premise that “everyone has the opportunity to live a healthier life” and that as a community “we must work together to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to make healthy choices.” Robert Wood Johnson Foundation The Department of Psychiatry is using this framework to harness the power of academic medicine to deliver cutting-edge clinical services with the expertise derived from robust community engagement to provide a platform for educating and training the future leaders of psychiatry. Our work is only as good as the impact we make on the community we live in. The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine strives to provide the highest level of patient care, innovative educational programs, active research in mental illness and advocacy throughout the state of Kentucky and beyond. These pursuits have helped the department win the American College of Psychiatrists’ Award for Creativity in Psychiatric Education not once, but twice. The Department employs physicians, psychologists, therapists and other mental health professionals to provide a wide variety of behavioral health and substance use treatment services at multiple locations. Our clinicians provide care at our UK Psychiatric &amp; Behavioral Health Care Clinic at Fountain Court – Lexington, KY, Albert B. Chandler Hospital – Lexington, KY, Good Samaritan Hospital – Lexington, KY, Eastern State Hospital – Lexington, KY as well as various other clinics and departments throughout the UK HealthCare system and outside organizations throughout Kentucky. Our team of researchers are working to advance the understanding of behavioral health and how behavioral health conditions are managed and treated. Our department has five ACGME-certified residency training programs which focus on training more than 50 physicians each year to become the future leaders in psychiatry. The Department of Psychiatry’s administrative, education and research offices are located near the Hamburg area of Lexington at 245 Fountain Ct., Lexington, KY, 40509. This off-campus location provides free onsite parking for employees and patients as well as a primary care/urgent care clinic and retail pharmacy that is accessible for both patients and employees. Forbes magazine announced in February 2023 that it ranked the University of Kentucky sixth out of 500 total companies on its America’s Best Large Employers list. UK is listed second nationally in the education category. The University of Kentucky provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and insurance benefits, a competitive 2:1 retirement match up to 5% of an employee’s base salary, discounts to local, regional and national businesses, paid vacation and temporary disability leave (sick time) and 14 paid holidays each year. For additional information on University of Kentucky’s benefits, please visit <a href="https://hr.uky.edu/insurance-and-retirement" target="_blank">https://hr.uky.edu/insurance-and-retirement</a>. If you are interested in joining our team to help transform the behavioral health system of care in the Lexington area and throughout Kentucky, please consider applying for this position. To be considered an applicant for the position, please submit a CV and cover letter along with application. Please also include the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the application. This information may be used to solicit reference letters within the employment system. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Demonstrated ability to relate and communicate with internal and external faculty, staff, and other clients of the department. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply Open Until Filled Yes Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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 &amp; 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 background check and/or drug screen.

Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Psychiatry

Job Title Open Rank Position in Secondary Mathematics Education, Regular Title Series Requisition Number FE04273 Working Title Open Rank Secondary Mathematics Department Name 8G050:STEM Education Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Tenure Track Required Education Ph.D. in Curriculum &amp; Instruction – Mathematics, Mathematics Education, STEM Education, Engineering Education, or similar equivalent degree and area of concentration Required Related Experience n/a Required License/Registration/Certification n/a Job Summary The Department of STEM Education in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky invites applications for an Open Rank Position in STEM Education with an emphasis and/or concentration in Secondary Mathematics Education – STEM Education. The position is regular title series, tenure-eligible. This is a nine-month appointment, effective August 16, 2025. Responsibilities will be divided among research, teaching, and service, with faculty in this position typically expected to teach a 2-2 course load. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to integrate their teaching and service with research that aligns with the department, college, and university’s mission. Responsibilities include the following: teach two courses each semester (fall and spring) such as secondary mathematics methods in an embedded school context and other undergraduate and graduate courses in the STEM education department; collaborate with school partners; lead the STEM education – secondary mathematics program; and conduct a line of research relevant to the department and university’s mission (e.g., peer reviewed publications, presentations); seek external grant funding; serve on masters and doctoral committees; and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession. You are eligible for a generous benefits package as a University of Kentucky faculty member focusing on your total well-being. Additional information and updates to benefits can be found at: <a href="https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits" target="_blank">https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits</a> Interested applicants should submit a UK Online Application at <a href="http://www.uky.edu/ukjobs" target="_blank">www.uky.edu/ukjobs</a>. Application review will begin October 15, 2024. For questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Cindy Jong – <a href="mailto:cindy.jong@uky.edu" target="_blank">cindy.jong@uky.edu</a>and Dr. Kun Huang <a href="mailto:k.huang@uky.edu" target="_blank">k.huang@uky.edu</a>, co-chairs of the search committee. The application should include the following: • a detailed cover letter noting academic credentials and professional experience related to the responsibilities for this position (upload under Cover Letter); • a curriculum vita (upload under Curriculum Vita); • statements on research, teaching, and service (upload under Specific Request 1); and • contact information for three professional references (when prompted in the application). Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Preference given to candidates with: • Experience with interdisciplinary STEM education • Experience in building school partnerships, supervising teacher candidates, and collaborating with schools, universities, and colleagues across institutions • Experience with online programs • Experience with administering or leading programs Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience • Active research record and extramural funding • Experience teaching at the middle or secondary mathematics level • Experience as instructor of record in undergraduate and graduate courses • Experience teaching courses in embedded school contexts Deadline to Apply Open Until Filled Yes Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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 &amp; 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 background check and/or drug screen.

Open Rank Position in Secondary Mathematics Education, Regular Title Series

Job Title Assistant or Associate Professor of Plant and Soil Sciences Extension Weed Scientist Requisition Number FE04310 Working Title Extension Weed Scientist Department Name 81060:PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Tenure Track Required Education Applicants must have an earned a doctorate in weed science or related fields. Required Related Experience Experience in extension is desirable. Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills is required, and it is expected that the incumbent will obtain extramural funding to support a vigorous research program. The successful candidate must be able to effectively convey scientific findings to extension agents, producers, crop consultants and colleagues. Required License/Registration/Certification N/A Job Summary Faculty Position – Extension Weed Scientist Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Kentucky Lexington, KY TITLE: Assistant or Associate Professor of Plant and Soil Sciences, Extension Title Series Responsibilities: This is a tenure eligible position with a 12-month appointment and approximately 80% extension, 15% research, and 5% service responsibilities. The annual DOE will be aligned with this colleague’s strengths and college/department needs. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2025. Extension: The person in this position will have primary responsibility for developing and implementing extension weed science programs in central and eastern Kentucky. This individual will need expertise in weed management in a diversity of crops produced in Kentucky but is expected to focus on weed management in forages, pastures, horticultural and other perennial systems. Additionally, this position will have oversight of a roadside vegetation management program with support from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The person in this position will play an active role in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences and the Martin-Gatton College of Agricultural, Food, and Environment, and is expected to collaborate with other weed scientists, forage specialists, agronomists, plant pathologists, entomologists, horticultural extension faculty, soil scientists, and other faculty in the department and college. The successful applicant will contribute to graduate student education by advising students and serving on graduate committees. Opportunities to participate in instruction exist as well. Kentucky has a vital and extensive extension service. In support, duties for this faculty member include: 1) developing and delivering comprehensive training programs for county agents and supporting county-level educational programming; 2) developing and delivering comprehensive training programs for producers, crop consultants, and agribusiness personnel; 3) utilizing traditional and innovative extension methods; 4) collaborating with faculty in the department, college, university, and other regions; 5) providing technical assistance and expertise in diagnosing weed management problems and diagnosing herbicide injury on agronomic and speciality crops in Kentucky. Research: This faculty member will conduct field and greenhouse research on applied weed management systems for forages, pastures, and perennial crop systems and will secure extramural funding towards that end. The primary goal of this applied research will be to develop recommendations for current and emerging weed management problems in forage, perennial cropping systems, and horticultural contexts. The individual would be expected to investigate both traditional and modern innovative approaches to weed management in forages. Understanding production practices that mitigate the proliferation of herbicide resistance will be beneficial for this position. This individual will also oversee and guide the research scope and funding of roadside vegetation management program that works closely with the Kentucky Transporation Cabinet. Service: As a land-grant university, service to department, college, university, professional society, and/or society at large is expected. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have an earned a doctorate in weed science or related fields. Experience in extension is desirable. Evidence of strong written and oral communication skills is required, and it is expected that the incumbent will obtain extramural funding to support a vigorous research program. The successful candidate must be able to effectively convey scientific findings to extension agents, producers, crop consultants and colleagues. Rank and Salary: The rank of this position is at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Salary is negotiable and is commensurate with training and experience. Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with diverse rewards, focusing on total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. Further information about benefits provided to faculty by the University of Kentucky is posted on the following website <a href="http://www.uky.edu/HR/benefits/" target="_blank">www.uky.edu/HR/benefits/</a>. THE ENVIRONMENT: The College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) is fulfilling the land-grant promise of educational excellence, civic leadership, transformational research, and shared knowledge serving the common good. We serve the people of the Commonwealth and across the world through education, outreach, service, and research by finding solutions to improve lives today and create a sustainable future. We integrate teaching, research, and extension in our work. We recruit, retain, and graduate students who are competent, responsible, and workforce ready. For more than 130 years, CAFE has provided research results to the community. From traditional labs and research farms to high-tech diagnostic and research centers, we offer science-based, practical solutions that affect the everyday lives of Kentuckians and people around the world. Our Cooperative Extension programs are engaged in Kentucky’s 120 counties, identifying and addressing needs not only in agriculture and natural resources, but also 4-H and youth development, family and consumer sciences, as well as community &amp; economic development. The University of Kentucky is a university with approximately 23,000 undergraduate and 9,500 graduate students. UK is Kentucky’s flagship university and a land grant institution. We have a university commitment to improve the lives of Kentuckians and beyond and that is why environmental stewardship and sustainability are core parts of our institution’s legacy. We are recognized as a Tree Campus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, a Gold levelBicycle Friendly University by The League of American Bicyclists, and are recognized as a STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment &amp; Rating System) Silver Rating by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. The university is geographically near downtown Lexington, which offers the vibrancy of an urban location while being in close proximity to working landscapes and recognized wilderness areas. It is a thriving community of 320,000+ with a strong commitment to quality of life, education, and the arts. Lexington is in the Bluegrass Region, an internationally acclaimed cultural landscape and agricultural region. QUESTIONS AND/OR NOMINATIONS TO: Dr. Travis Legleiter Chair, Search Committee University of Kentucky Research and Education Center 348 University Drive Princeton, KY 42445 Phone: 859-562-1323 Email: <a href="mailto:Travis.Legleiter@uky.edu" target="_blank">Travis.Legleiter@uky.edu</a> and <a href="https://pss.ca.uky.edu/person/travis-legleiter&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://pss.ca.uky.edu/person/travis-legleiter&amp;nbsp</a>; APPLICATION: Completed applications should include the following: a cover letter, CV, and statements of research and teaching interests (upload as Specific Request 1). In addition, names and contact information of three individuals from whom letters may be requested should be included in the application packet. Applications should be submitted by January 2, 2025 for full consideration, while the position will remain open until filled. Please use the University of Kentucky’s electronic application process to apply. In your uploaded documents please begin with a cover letter that outlines your approach to the position’s responsibilities, your qualifications, and your vision for innovative and impactful programs that address existing and emerging issues, followed by the name, address, email, and phone number for three references, and conclude with career curriculum vita and relevant statements.&nbsp; Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply Open Until Filled Yes Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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 &amp; 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 background check and/or drug screen.

Assistant or Associate Professor of Plant and Soil Sciences Extension Weed Scientist

Job Title Assistant Professor in Computer Science/Engineering Requisition Number FE04305 Working Title Assistant Professor Department Name 8H040:Computer Science Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Tenure Track Required Education PhD in computer science or closely related discipline. Required Related Experience Academic preparation appropriate to research area in computer science, ability to fulfill responsibilities of a faculty position in teaching, research, and services. Required License/Registration/Certification N/A Job Summary The Department of Computer Science at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a tenure-eligible, 9-month appointment (Regular Title Series) faculty position to begin August 2025. We seek excellent candidates in all areas, with specific needs in AI/machine learning, software engineering/HCI, theoretical computer science, data science/data mining, wireless networks, computer systems and security. A demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse teams to address grand societal challenges is highly desirable. Successful candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education and be qualified to teach a broad range of courses in Computer Science. All regular title series faculty are expected to have a mix of research, teaching, and service to be negotiated annually with the chair of the department. Tenure-eligible faculty are expected to build a strong research program in their chosen area and to be dedicated teachers, contributing to our instructional offerings at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The Department, housed within the College of Engineering, has 24 faculty members. We aim to be a diverse community of researchers and educators pursuing pioneering research in computer science as well as interdisciplinary research collaborations at the university and beyond; offering all students the highest quality instructional programs including Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees in Computer Science, Master’s degree in Data Science, and Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees in Computer Engineering; expanding our reach to marginalized and underrepresented students, and serving the professional, local, state and global communities. The degree programs in Computer Engineering are offered in collaboration with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Department; the undergraduate programs in Computer Science and in Computer Engineering are ABET-accredited. The University of Kentucky is one of eight institutions in the United States with colleges of agriculture, arts and sciences, business, engineering, law, medicine, and pharmacy all on a single campus, making it uniquely suited for diverse interdisciplinary collaborations. Located in Lexington, one of the safest, most creative and well-educated cities in the nation, we offer an ideal setting in which to build a successful work-life balanced career. Lexington is the heart of the scenic Bluegrass Region, with many outdoor recreation opportunities and excellent public and private schools. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: <a href="https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits" target="_blank">https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits</a>. Applications are now being accepted. Review of submissions will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates must have earned a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field at the time employment begins Applicants should submit a cover letter, full curriculum vitae, research statement (upload under Specific Request 1), teaching statement (upload under Specific Request 2), and contact information for a minimum of three references when prompted in the application. Questions should be directed to HR/Employment by phone at 1-859-257-9555 (press 2) or email (<a href="mailto:ukjobs@email.uky.edu" target="_blank">ukjobs@email.uky.edu</a>), or to Diane Mier (<a href="mailto:diane.mier@uky.edu" target="_blank">diane.mier@uky.edu</a>) in the Computer Science Department. Upon offer of employment, successful applicants must undergo a national background check as required by University of Kentucky Human Resources. The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer and especially encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply Open Until Filled Yes Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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 &amp; 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 background check and/or drug screen.

Assistant Professor in Computer Science/Engineering

Job Title Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture - Extension Series Requisition Number FE04304 Working Title Assistant Professor of LA - Extension Title Series Department Name 81150:Landscape Architecture Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Tenure Track Required Education Candidates must hold a degree in landscape architecture or a related field. In addition, the candidate must hold a doctoral degree. Required Related Experience None Required License/Registration/Certification None Job Summary Department of Landscape Architecture College of Agriculture, Food and Environment University of Kentucky Full-time faculty position available: July 1, 2025 Rank: Assistant Professor – Extension Title Series (Tenure -eligible) Application Deadline: November 11, 2024 (applications accepted until position is filled) The position: The Department of Landscape Architecture, in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a 12-month, tenure-eligible faculty position in the extension title series at the rank of assistant professor. The successful candidate will bring an outreach, teaching, and research agenda with an intellectual focus on climate migration/adaptation/resiliency through landscape architectural design processes at a range of scales. The new faculty colleague will join other extension faculty, specialists, and agents in the college and across the university to provide community assistance for natural and cultural resource planning at the landscape level, specific to the Commonwealth, to address and adapt to complex climate issues and landscape performance. Scholarship in this position could center upon proof-of-concept regarding novel climate adaptation applications of geospatial analysis and other techniques, applied research, and human use and preservation of water resources. This position has an expected distribution of effort (DoE) of approximately 75% extension, 20% instruction (approximately two, 3-credit hour courses), and 5% college/university service. The Department seeks a colleague who can demonstrate the potential for success in a land grant university environment through extension, instruction, research, and service to the university, profession, and Commonwealth. Development of a documented record of scholarly productivity through peer-reviewed publications, extension program delivery, creative works, and external funding is essential for promotion and tenure. The Department and College: The accredited undergraduate landscape architecture program (BSLA) emphasizes creativity, technical competence, public participation, and environmental responsibility. The curriculum incorporates external experiences for students through internships, research experiences, service-learning projects, and international study programs. The Department of Landscape Architecture has a tradition of community engagement utilizing multiple studios that incorporate varied service-learning projects. Current faculty scholarship and service focus includes community design, geospatial analysis, design thinking, green infrastructure, nature play, and cultural landscape preservation. The Department resides in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, which houses complementary strengths and collaborative opportunities within the environmental sciences, community development, biosystems engineering, horticulture, and other areas. The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky and many other off-campus facilities enrich the Department’s teaching, learning and research environments. The University: The University of Kentucky is a rapidly growing university with approximately 25,000 undergraduate and 8,000 graduate and professional studies students. UK is the Commonwealth’s flagship university and a land grant institution. The University is positioned near downtown Lexington, offering students and faculty the vibrancy of an urban location and the immediacy of Lexington as a learning laboratory. Lexington is centered in the Bluegrass Ecoregion, an internationally acclaimed cultural landscape and agricultural region. It is a thriving and growing community of 325,000 with a strong commitment to quality of life, education, and the arts. Qualifications: Candidates must hold a degree in landscape architecture or a related field. In addition, the candidate must hold a doctoral degree. Evidence of scholarly and practically applied activity demonstrating climate resilience, visualization and digital graphic communication should be evident in the application submittal. Landscape architecture licensure or related professional certification is preferred. Salary: Salaries and benefits at the University of Kentucky are competitive. You are eligible for a generous benefits package as a University of Kentucky faculty member with diverse rewards, focusing on your total well-being. Benefit options include health, dental, and vision insurance. The university offers a variety of wellness and well-being programs. Additional information and updates to benefits can be found at: <a href="https://hr.uky.edu/insurance-and-retirement&amp;nbsp" target="_blank">https://hr.uky.edu/insurance-and-retirement&amp;nbsp</a>; Application: Review of applications begins November 11, 2024, and will remain open until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for the position is July 1, 2025. Please use the University of Kentucky’s electronic application process to apply. In your uploaded documents (max. 10Mb each) please include a letter of interest explaining your philosophy in climate resiliency, visualization, and digital graphic communication. In addition, upload your CV, portfolio of works/teaching outcomes, and the names and contact information for three (3) references. The letter of interest should also address your vision for integrating extension and teaching scholarship relative to the described position. The portfolio should contain professional work, design research, existing scholarship, and teaching effectiveness as relevant to your background. Questions: Dr. Chris Sass, Department Chair, <a href="mailto:chris.sass@uky.edu" target="_blank">chris.sass@uky.edu</a> &nbsp; Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Evidence of scholarly and practically applied activity demonstrating climate resilience, visualization and digital graphic communication should be evident in the application submittal. Landscape architecture licensure or related professional certification is preferred. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience Evidence of scholarly and practically applied activity demonstrating climate resilience, visualization and digital graphic communication should be evident in the application submittal. Landscape architecture licensure or related professional certification is preferred. Deadline to Apply Open Until Filled Yes Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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 &amp; 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 background check and/or drug screen.

Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture - Extension Series

Job Title Lecturer in Computer Science/Engineering Requisition Number FE04302 Working Title Lecturer Department Name 8H040:Computer Science Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track Required Education Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering and strong industry experience will also be considered. Required Related Experience Prior relevant teaching and/or industry experience. Required License/Registration/Certification N/A Job Summary The Department of Computer Science at the University of Kentucky invites applications for the position of Lecturer. This position is a non-tenure track faculty position on a renewable one-year contract; appointments are nine-month, renewable with a start date of August 1, 2025. Longer contracts may be offered upon successful completion of initial assignments. Duties will include teaching a broad range of undergraduate courses (but not First Year Engineering courses), holding office hours, grading, supervision of teaching assistants and development of course materials. Multiple sections of lecture and laboratory courses will be offered each semester. Applicants should have strong written and oral communication skills and a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. Lecturer positions do not have required research responsibility; however interest in research will be viewed favorably. Lecturer applicants should hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. PhD preferred. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering and strong industry experience will also be considered. Successful candidates will be expected to have prior relevant teaching and/or industry experience. Review of credentials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications must include the following: a letter of application (upload under cover letter), a curriculum vitae or resume, and a statement of teaching philosophy (upload under Specific Request 1); as well as the names and contact information for at least three references when prompted in the application. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system in advanced rounds of the interview process. Questions should be directed to HR/Employment by phone at 1-859-257-9555 press 2 or email (<a href="mailto:ukjobs@uky.edu" target="_blank">ukjobs@uky.edu</a>), or to Diane Mier (<a href="mailto:diane.mier@uky.edu" target="_blank">diane.mier@uky.edu</a>) in the department of Computer Science. Please note that, to be considered an applicant, applications must be submitted through the UK Jobs site. The University of Kentucky is located in the heart of the Bluegrass Region, one of the top ranked areas in the country for quality of life. Additional information regarding the Department and the University can be found at <a href="http://www.uky.edu" target="_blank">http://www.uky.edu</a>. Upon offer of employment, successful applicants must undergo a national background check as required by University of Kentucky Human Resources. The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer and especially encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering Deadline to Apply Open Until Filled Yes Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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 &amp; 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 background check and/or drug screen.

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