Job TitleTemporary Full-Time Instructor in Political ScienceRequisition NumberFE04567Working TitleDepartment Name8E110:Political ScienceWork LocationLexington, KYType of PositionFacultyPosition Time Status Full-TimeTenure Track StatusNon-Tenure TrackRequired Education
A JD and/or PhD in Political Science is required
Required Related Experience
Applicants should possess extensive teaching experience.
Required License/Registration/Certification
n/a
Job Summary
The Department of Political Science in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky invites applications for a temporary Full-Time Instructor for the 2025-2026 academic year, to begin August 1, 2025. This position requires teaching four courses per semester primarily in support of the department’s Law and Justice major.
A JD and/or PhD in Political Science is required. Applicants should possess extensive teaching experience.
Applicants must include the following: 1) Letter of application (upload as Cover Letter), 2) CV, and 3) Teaching statement (upload as Specific Request 1). In addition, please provide the names and contact information for two references when prompted in the academic profile. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.
Questions about this search should be addressed to Dr. Michael Zilis, Search Committee Chair, Department of Political Science, University of Kentucky (michael.zilis@uky.edu).
Review of applications will begin on June 24th, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to ApplyOpen Until FilledYesOur University Community
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