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

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

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

Department Name
- Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation

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
- 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, nson.

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