Lecturer

Job Title
Lecturer

Requisition Number
FE04885

Working Title

Department Name
8E670:Philosophy

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Type of Position
Faculty

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track

Required Education

PhD in Philosophy

Required Related Experience

n/a

Required License/Registration/Certification

n/a

Job Summary

Lecturer in Philosophy

Department of Philosophy

University of Kentucky


The Department of Philosophy in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY invites applications for a full-time Lecturer to begin August 1, 2026. The selected candidate 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 candidate will teach eight courses per year (four per semester), at the undergraduate level and limited department service contributions. The area of concentration is open and teaching assignments will depend on the candidate’s expertise. However, the department has instructional needs in Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Logic, Ancient Philosophy, Applied Ethics (Food Ethics, Health Care Ethics, Business Ethics, AI Ethics, etc.), and Social and Political Philosophy and/or Philosophy of Law. The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of teaching excellence across the undergraduate curriculum.

A PhD in Philosophy is required.

Applicants must include the following: 1) CV, 2) Cover Letter, 3) Research Statement (Specific Request 1), 4) Teaching Statement (Specific Request 2), and 5) 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.

Questions about this search should be addressed to Dr. Clare Batty, Search Committee Chair, Department of Philosophy, University of Kentucky (clare.batty@uky.edu).

Applications will be accepted until April 26, 2026.

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 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

Deadline to Apply
04/26/2026

Open Until Filled
No

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