Assistant Professor of Educational Policy Studies & Evaluation--Qualitative Research Design & Methods, Regular Title Series

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Assistant Professor of Educational Policy Studies & Evaluation--Qualitative Research Design & Methods, Regular Title Series Requisition Number FE04955 Working Title Department Name 8G060:Educational Policy Studies and Evaluatio Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Tenure Track Required Education

Earned doctorate in qualitative research design and methods or related area, or an earned doctorate in disciplinary areas such as education policy, public policy, higher education, or a closely related field with extensive preparation in qualitative research design and methods.

Required Related Experience

Required qualifications include:

• Experience in conducting qualitative research;
• Demonstrated or evidenced potential to teach qualitative methods and methodologies at the graduate level;
• Evidence of scholarly productivity;
• Experience working with student populations; and
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Required License/Registration/Certification

n/a

Job Summary

The Department of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation (EPE) in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky invites applications and nominations for a tenure-eligible Assistant Professor position, effective August 15, 2027. The individual will be responsible for carrying out research, teaching, and service within the department. We welcome applicants with methodological expertise in qualitative research design and methods that aligns with the topical areas of focus within EPE.

Main duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Teach courses in EPE
• Have an active research agenda including the active pursuit of extramural funding
• Maintain a professional service agenda appropriate for rank and career stage
• Assist with the recruitment and advising of graduate students and serve on doctoral program committees
• Support the strategic goals and priorities of the Department, College, and University

Required qualifications include:

• An earned doctorate in qualitative research design and methods or related area, or an earned doctorate in disciplinary areas such as education policy, public policy, higher education, or a closely related field with extensive preparation in qualitative research design and methods
• Experience in conducting qualitative research
• Demonstrated or evidenced potential to teach qualitative methods and methodologies at the graduate level
• Evidence of scholarly productivity
• Experience working with student populations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred qualifications include:

• Successful post-secondary teaching and advising of graduate students
• Online teaching experience
• Research and methodological interests in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence and large language models, community engaged inquiry, and participatory research methods

To apply for the position, please upload the following:

• Curriculum vita
• Cover letter - Address your qualifications, area(s) of specialization, and desired courses to teach
• Two representative publications or writing samples
• Unofficial Academic Transcripts - Official transcripts required upon hire
• Statement on Teaching, Advising, and Service - (One page, upload under Specific Request 1)
• Statement on Research and Scholarly Activity - (One page, upload under Specific Request 2)
• Names and contact information of three people from whom references may be solicited

The review of applications begins September 11, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Kayla Johnson, Search Committee Chair, at kayla.johnson@uky.edu

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

Preferred qualifications include:

• Successful post-secondary teaching and advising of graduate students;
• Online teaching experience
• Research and methodological interests in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence and large language models, community-engaged inquiry, and participatory research methods.

Deadline to Apply Open Until Filled Yes Our University Community

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vita
• Cover Letter
• Writing Sample
• Academic Transcript
• Specific Request 1
• Specific Request 2

Optional Documents