Dept of Health Management & Policy Open Rank, Clinical Title Series Faculty

Job Title
Dept of Health Management & Policy Open Rank, Clinical Title Series Faculty

Requisition Number
FE04940

Working Title

Department Name
7P160:Dept of Health Mgmt & Policy

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Type of Position
Faculty

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track

Required Education

Doctoral degree in Public Health (DrPH, ScD, or related field) preferred; Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) with extensive experience may be considered.

Required Related Experience

Minimum of five years of experience in public health practice preferred for assistant professor; required for associate professor, with a demonstrated focus in an area of public health practice.

Strong teaching skills and experience translating real-world public health and community-based experiences into engaging, experientially-based curriculum.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of populations and community partners. Commitment to public health scholarship or scholarship of clinical practice as it relates to public health.

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Job Summary

The College of Public Health seeks a public health educator with a strong background in public health practice or leadership to join our faculty. The faculty member will play a vital role in bridging the gap between theory and real-world application for developing future public health leaders who will be prepared to address the needs of populations. As this is a clinical title series, candidates for
this position should focus on training for the practice of public health with expertise in programs offering experiential public health learning opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

Teaching:
• Develop and deliver undergraduate and graduate courses including experiential courses focused on public health practice and leadership, including areas such as epidemiology, health promotion, program planning and evaluation, and policy analysis.
• Utilize experiential learning methods by incorporating case studies, guest lectures from practitioners, and service-learning opportunities within communities.
• Mentor and advise students, providing guidance on career paths in public health practice and leadership.

Service to Profession/Clinical Practice:
• Maintain a strong connection to current public health practice through ongoing collaborations with local and state health departments, community-based organizations, and other public health partners.
• Participate in applied research projects that address pressing public health issues.
• Provide technical assistance and consultation to public health practitioners.
• Develop and contribute to grant proposals to secure funding for initiatives focused on advancing public health.
• Contribute to the land-grant mission of the University through outreach and engagement efforts with community stakeholders.

Service:
• Serve on university and professional committees related to public health practice.
• Advocate for policies and programs that improve health outcomes for communities or populations.

The College of Public Health at the University of Kentucky is committed to improving public health outcomes, with a particular focus on addressing the unique challenges faced by Kentucky communities. This Clinical Title Series position is part of a newly established clinical title series focused on real-world public health expertise.

Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with many 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

Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit your application through the University of Kentucky’s electronic application portal. Your application package should include the following:

Cover Letter: Please provide a statement detailing your commitment to public health scholarship—or scholarship of clinical practice as it pertains to public health—as well as your relevant experience in teaching and service.

Professional References: Please provide the contact information for at least three professional references. While these details are requested during the initial application process, please note that we will not contact your references without obtaining your prior consent.

For questions regarding this position, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Richard Ingram, at Richard.Ingram@uky.edu.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
07/14/2026

Open Until Filled
No

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.