Assistant Professor of Global Education, Clinical Title Series

Job Title
Assistant Professor of Global Education, Clinical Title Series

Requisition Number
FE04842

Working Title

Department Name
8G020:Education Curriculum & Instr

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Type of Position
Faculty

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track

Required Education

Earned doctorate/terminal degree in the field of education.

Required Related Experience

n/a

Required License/Registration/Certification

n/a

Job Summary

The Department of Teaching and Learning invites applications for a clinical title series, assistant professor position in Global Education. The position is tenure ineligible. This is a 9-month appointment, effective August 16, 2026.

Responsibilities will be divided between teaching, service, and administration with faculty in this position typically expected to teach a 3-2 course load (reduced to 2-2 while serving as Director of the Consortium for Overseas Student Teaching (COST)).

Responsibilities include the following:

• Teach at least 2 courses each semester (fall and spring), such as EDC 315 and EDC/EPE 454G (3 courses in fall after concluding position as COST Director).
• Serve as Director of Undergraduate Global Learning Initiatives, including overseeing the catalog of overseas student teaching programs, for the College of Education.
• Serve as Director of the Undergraduate Certificate in Globally Competent Teaching for the Department of Teaching and Learning.
• Serve as Director of COST for a minimum of 4 years, with possibility of extension.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and/or profession.
  
  

Interested applicants should submit an application and include the following materials:

• Detailed cover letter noting academic credentials and professional experience related to the responsibilities for this position – upload under Cover Letter;
• Curriculum vitae – upload under Curriculum Vitae;
• Statement on philosophy of teaching – upload under Specific Request 1
• Names and contact information for three professional references –upload under References.

Review of applications will begin March 11, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position or application materials may be directed to search committee co-chairs Associate Dean Kenneth Tyler, (kenneth.tyler@uky.edu), or Department Chair Jonathan Thomas (jonathan.thomas1@uky.edu).

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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

• Two years of experience managing a catalog of global/international education programs including student teaching abroad programs.
• Experience teaching courses related to global and international education at the post-secondary level.

Deadline to Apply
03/11/2026

Open Until Filled
No

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