Full-Time Instructor Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Posting Details Job Title Full-Time Instructor Requisition Number FE04888 Working Title Department Name 8E110:Political Science Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track Required Education PhD in Political Science as of August 1, 2026. Those with
advanced degrees closely related to the teaching responsibilities (e.g., JD) may also be considered. Required Related Experience None Required License/Registration/Certification None Job Summary Temporary Full-Time Instructor in Political ScienceDepartment of Political Science University of Kentucky 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 2026-2027 academic year, to begin August 1, 2026. This position requires teaching four Political Science and/or Law and Justice courses each semester (fall and spring), with a primary focus on American political and legal institutions.Applicants should have extensive teaching experience as well as a PhD in Political Science as of August 1,
2026. Those with advanced degrees closely related to the teaching responsibilities (e.g., JD) may also be considered.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 of three references when prompted in the academic profile. This information will be
utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system. Questions about this search should be addressed to Dr. Michael Zilis, Department Chair, Department of Political Science, University of Kentucky (Michael.zilis@uky.edu). Review of applications will begin on April 20, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Multiple positions available. Employment at UK is
subject to fund availability and comes with 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
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