Lecturer - Family Sciences

Job Title :

Lecturer - Family Sciences

Requisition Number : FE04641

Department Name :

81600 : Family Sciences

Work Location : Lexington, KY

Type of Position : Faculty

Position Time Status :

Full-Time

Tenure Track Status :

Non-Tenure Track

Required Education :

The applicant must have an earned Doctorate in Human Development and Family Science, Consumer Economics, Family Studies or a closely related field.

Required Related Experience :

An established record of undergraduate teaching excellence with both in-person and distance (synchronous and / or asynchronous formats) is essential.

Required License / Registration / Certification :

NA

Job Summary :

The Family Sciences Lecturer will have academic training in family science, with expertise that intersects with one or more of the Department’s programmatic areas of emphasis : human development and / or family and relationship processes, and / or consumer economics. General expectations include supporting the instructional needs of both departmental undergraduate majors, serving as the Director of Undergraduate Studies, and participation in departmental and collegiate governance.

This is a 12-month lecturer position in the Lecturer Title Series, without eligibility for tenure. Renewal is contingent upon the individual’s performance and accomplishments. The successful candidate will typically teach seven courses per year, with an anticipated distribution of effort being approximately 80% teaching / mentoring, 15% administration, and 5% service.

In addition to the application, please submit a cover letter, professional resume / vitae, teaching philosophy (upload as Specific request 1) and contact information for three (3) professional work references (upload as Specific request 2). For each reference, please indicate the nature of the professional relationship and include the person’s title, e-mail address, and telephone number(s).

Review of applications will be begin on October 9, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :

Candidates must display a commitment to excellence in teaching and student mentorship, including strong interest in contributing to a student-centered environment that nurtures and challenges the student to achieve at high levels.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

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.