Lecturer, University Professor, Adult Education

Overview

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-benefits

• Provide in-person and online teaching for courses primarily at the 100, 200, and 300 course levels.
• Educate students using career and professional experience; advise on educational and professional development.
• Contribute to the department’s development and participate in department activities aligned with the DOE (distribution of effort).

• 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.
• Preferred:
  Doctorate in Social Work, Criminal Justice, or related field; or ABD with substantial relevant professional experience.
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes

Applicants are requested to submit a curriculum vitae (resume), a letter of interest detailing 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.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

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. The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows federal and state nondiscrimination laws and provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or socioeconomic status.

Candidates may be required to pass pre-employment screenings including a national background check and/or drug screen.