Temporary Full-Time Instructor in English

Job Title Temporary Full-Time Instructor in English

Requisition Number FE04055

Working Title 

Department Name 8E620:English

Work Location Lexington, KY

Type of Position Faculty

Position Time Status Full-Time

Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track

Required Education 

Ph.D. in English

Required Related Experience 

n/a

Required License/Registration/Certificationn/a

Job SummaryThe Department of English in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky, invites applications for a Temporary, non-tenure eligible, Full-Time Instructor to begin August 1, 2024. The instructor will teach four courses (12 credit hours) per semester. The specific courses will be determined by the Chair of the English Department based on teaching needs. The preferred candidate will have a Ph.D. in English and be prepared to teach across the undergraduate curriculum. Teaching responsibilities may include courses in Creative Writing, Literature, and Film.

Applicants must include the following: 1) letter of application (upload as Cover Letter), 2) CV, 3) Evidence of teaching experience, particularly syllabi from courses taught (upload as Specific Request 1). In addition, please provide the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the academic profile. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.

The University of Kentucky provides comprehensive benefits which are fully described at https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/our-benefits.

Questions about this search should be addressed to Dr. Sarah Lyon, Acting Chair, Department of English ([email protected]).

Review of applications will begin on May 1st, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities 

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience 

Deadline to Apply 

Open Until Filled Yes

University Community of Inclusion 

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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