Lecturer

University of KentuckyEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleLecturerRequisition NumberFE04329Working TitleDepartment Name8T110:College of Social WorkWork LocationLexington, KYType of PositionFacultyPosition Time Status Full-TimeTenure Track StatusNon-Tenure TrackRequired EducationMaster of Social Work (MSW), Master of Science in Criminal Justice (MSCJ), or related field.Required Related ExperienceTeaching experience at university levelRequired License/Registration/CertificationN/AJob SummaryTHE 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 stateu2019s 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 Lexingtonu2019s 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 Universityu2019s 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 departmentu2019s development.While a doctorate in Social Work, Criminal Justice, or a related field is preferred, candidates with an ABD or an appropriate masteru2019s degree and substantial relevant professional experience will be considered. The University of Kentucky offers comprehensive benefits. To find out more information, click Applicants are requested to submit a curriculum vitae (resume), a letter of interest detailing applicantu2019s 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. Multiple positions available. Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDoctorate in Social Work, Criminal Justice, or related fieldDeadline to ApplyOpen Until FilledYesOur University CommunityWe 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 & Drug Free campus.The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.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.Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents1. Resume2. Cover Letter3. Specific Request 14. Specific Request 2Optional Documents Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilitiesApply Here:

Created: 2026-02-02