Clinical psychology Jobs in Lexington, KY

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Lecturer in Psychology

Requisition Number

FE04755

Working Title

Department Name

8E120 : Psychology

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Type of Position

Faculty

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Tenure Track Status

Non-Tenure Track

Required Education

A PhD in Psychology or related field is required.

Required Related Experience

n / a

Required License / Registration / Certification

n / a

Job Summary

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 two or more full-time Lecturer positions to begin January or August 1, 2026. The selected candidates 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 successful candidates will have experience teaching at the undergraduate level and be committed to teaching excellence. The successful candidates will be expected to teach a range of undergraduate courses and serve as a mentor to Psychology majors. The candidates will also be expected to contribute to the service mission of the department. We are particularly interested in candidates with demonstrated expertise in online teaching, neuroscience, forensic psychology, and / or I / O 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) Teaching statement (upload as specific request 1) and 4) Academic Transcript. 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.

Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with comprehensive rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees' retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit : https : / / hr.uky.edu / employment / our-benefits .

Questions about this search should be addressed to Dr. Ray Archer, Search Committee Chair, Department of Psychology, University of Kentucky (CRayArcher@uky.edu).

Review of applications will begin on December 8, 2025, and will continue until all positions are filled. Multiple positions available.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education / Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled

Yes

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.

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.