Position in Secondary English, Regular Title Series
Listed on 2026-09-26
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic, English Teacher / ESL TEFL, Education Administration
Open Rank Position in Secondary English, Regular Title Series
Job Title Open Rank Position in Secondary English, Regular Title Series
Requisition Number
Requisition Number FE04315
Working Title
Department Name
Work Location
Work Location Lexington, KY
Type of Position
Type of Position Faculty
Position Time Status
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
Ph.D. in Education, English Education, Literacy Education, Secondary Education, or equivalent field.
Required Related Experience
n/a
Required License/Registration/Certification
n/a
Job Summary
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky invites applications for an Open Rank position in Secondary English Education. The position is regular title series, tenure-eligible. This is a 9-month appointment, effective August 16, 2025.
Responsibilities will be divided between teaching, service, and research, with faculty in this position typically expected to teach a 2-2 course load.
Responsibilities include the following:
- Teach two courses each semester (fall and spring), such as graduate level methods and classroom management courses in an embedded secondary school context (e.g., EDC 635, EDU 645, EDC 746, EDC 509, EDC 533);
- Collaborate with school partners;
- Supervise practicum students and student teachers in field experiences;
- Lead the secondary MIC English program faculty;
- Chair the English Education program;
- Conduct a line of research relevant to the department and University’s mission (e.g., peer reviewed publications, grant proposals, presentations);
- Serve on masters and doctoral committees; and
- Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.
You are eligible for a generous benefits package as a University of Kentucky faculty member with diverse rewards, focusing on your total well-being. Additional information and updates to benefits can be found at:
https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits .
Questions regarding the position or application materials may be directed to search committee co‑chairs Dr. Janice Almasi (
Janice.Almasi ) or Dr. Lin Xiang (
Lin.Xiang ).
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
- 3-5 years of teaching experience at the secondary level
- Experience as instructor of record in undergraduate courses
- Experience teaching courses in embedded school contexts
- Experience in building school partnerships, supervising teacher candidates, and collaborating with schools, universities, and colleagues across institutions
Final date to receive applications
Open Until Filled Yes
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