Lecturer

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Background Investigation, College Level Faculty, Criminal Justice, Funding, Genetics, Internet Security, Online Training, Seminars, Social Work, Training/Teaching, United States Department of Energy (DOE)
LOCATION
Lexington, KY
POSTED
30+ days ago

Posting Details

Posting Details 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: RegistrationCertification NA

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 states 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 Lexingtons 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 Universitys mission involves three primary functions across our faculty cohort:

  • Instruction
  • Research
  • 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, such as 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 departments development.

While a doctorate in Social Work, Criminal Justice, or a related field is preferred, candidates with an ABD or an appropriate masters degree and substantial relevant professional experience will be considered.

The University of Kentucky offers comprehensive benefits. To find out more information, click http://shr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits.

Applicants are requested to submit:

  • A curriculum vitae
  • A resume
  • A letter of interest detailing applicants goodness of fit for the position
  • Upload as Cover Letter
  • Contact information for at least three professional references
  • Upload as Specific Request 1
  • 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 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

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 & 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
  • 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 Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk.

Applicant Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Specific Request 1
  • Specific Request 2
  • Optional Documents

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