Assistant or Associate Professor of Law

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

• Job Title:
  
  Assistant or Associate Professor of Law
• Requisition Number: FE04585
• Working Title:
  
  (Not specified)
• Department Name: 8K100:
  Law Instruction
• Work Location:
  
  Lexington, KY
• Type of Position:
  Faculty
• Position Time Status:
  Full-Time
• Tenure Track Status:
  Tenure Track
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  J.D. or equivalent law degree
• Required Related
  
  Experience:
  
  Evidence of excellence or potential for excellence in teaching and in scholarly productivity in one or more areas as needed.
• Required License/Registration/Certification: N/A

The University of Kentucky Rosenberg College of Law invites applications to fill three regular title series tenure‑track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning in August 2026. The positions will be 9‑month appointments corresponding with the University’s fall and spring semesters. The College welcomes applicants from across all areas of law and, particularly, those whose teaching interests span multiple subjects.

We may consider an applicant for a full Professor position. The Rosenberg College of Law is 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. or equivalent law degree, a record of high academic achievement, and a demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and scholarly productivity. Successful applicants will be expected to distribute their work effort as follows: 45% teaching, 45% research, and 10% service. We are interested in applicants with a wide range of professional and academic experience relevant to the position.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

To receive consideration for this position, applicants must apply through the University of Kentucky’s Integrated Employment System where they can submit a letter of application and resume. Contact the Faculty Appointments Committee Chair Alan Kluegel egel or mail to:
University of Kentucky Rosenberg College of Law, 620 South Limestone, Lexington, KY 40506‑0048.

Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and includes a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee well‑being and career development. Leadership is committed to promoting work‑life integration. The university contributes generously to retirement plans, medical coverage, life insurance, and offers optional dental, vision, and supplemental retirement plans.

Lexington is in the center of the Bluegrass and is near Louisville and Cincinnati. It has a population of 300,000 and is ranked among the top 10 most educated cities, top 5 for young professionals, top 3 for lowest cost of living, and top 5 for families.

Preferred Education/

Experience:

N/A

Final date to receive applications:
Open until filled

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