Open Rank Position in Secondary English, Regular Title Series

Job Title Open Rank Position in Secondary English, Regular Title Series

Requisition Number FE04315

Working Title 

Department Name 8G020:Education Curriculum & Instr

Work Location Lexington, KY

Type of Position Faculty

Position Time Status Full-Time

Tenure Track Status Tenure Track

Required Education 

Ph.D. in Education, English Education, Literacy Education, Secondary Education, or equivalent field.

Required Related Experience 

n/a

Required License/Registration/Certificationn/a

Job SummaryThe 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);
• Seek extramural funding;
• 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.

Interested applicants should submit an application at www.uky.edu/ukjobs and include the following materials:

• a detailed cover letter noting academic credentials and professional experience related to the responsibilities for this position — upload under Cover Letter;
• a curriculum vita — upload under Curriculum Vita;
• statements on teaching, research, and service — upload under Specific Request 1;
• a professional writing sample — upload under Writing Sample;
• names and contact information for three professional references – upload under References. References will be contacted to upload a letter.

Review of applications will begin November 25, 2024.

Questions regarding the position or application materials may be directed to search committee co-chairs Dr. Janice Almasi ([email protected]) or Dr. Lin Xiang ([email protected]).

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

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

Deadline to Apply 

Open Until Filled Yes

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