Instructor - Psychology jobs in Lexington, KY

The Department of Psychology (https://psychology.as.uky.edu/) in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky invites applications for a full-time Lecturer to begin August 1, 2024. The selected candidate will be appointed to a 9-month, non-tenure eligible faculty position for an initial two-year period that has the potential for renewal and for promotion to Senior Lecturer after five years. The position involves teaching three classes per semester and providing advising and/or mentoring services to psychology majors. We seek applicants with a commitment to undergraduate education. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a range of undergraduate courses and be able to serve as an advisor and/or mentor to psychology undergraduates. The anticipated distribution of effort will consist of 80% teaching, 10% service, and 10% professional development. The candidate will also be expected to contribute to the teaching and service mission of the department, as well as to the department’s commitment to inclusive excellence. We are eager to grow our faculty and strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. The candidate will be an integral member of a diverse and productive faculty in psychology. A PhD in psychology or related field is required.

Applicants must include the following: 1) letter of application (upload as Cover Letter), 2) CV, 3) Statement of teaching philosophy and interests (upload as Specific Request 1), 4) Evidence of undergraduate teaching success if available (upload as Specific Request 2), and 5) a statement on their contribution toward inclusive excellence in teaching, research, professional activities, and/or service (upload as Specific Request 3). 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. Andrea Friedrich, Search Committee Chair, Department of Psychology, University of Kentucky (andrea.friedrich@uky.edu).

Review of applications will begin on December 1st, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

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.