Lecturer in Biology

Job Title
Lecturer in Biology

Requisition Number
FE04756

Working Title

Department Name
8E300:Biology

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Type of Position
Faculty

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track

Required Education

A PhD in Biology or related field is required.

Required Related Experience

n/a

Required License/Registration/Certification

n/a

Job Summary

The Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position 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 have a record of excellence in undergraduate teaching and will be expected to teach large lecture courses for both majors and non-majors in our Introductory Biology series, coordinate labs, and train graduate teaching assistants. In collaboration with Kentucky high school teachers, the faculty member will also be responsible for developing and teaching introductory courses in our dual-credit biology program. Qualified candidates should be proficient in multi-modal instructional delivery and knowledgeable of evidence-based educational practices. Depending on departmental needs, the Lecturer may also have opportunities to mentor undergraduates in research and to teach more advanced undergraduate courses in their area of expertise. A PhD in Biology or related field is required.

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 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.

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.

Questions about this search should be addressed to Dr. Ann Morris, Department Chair, Department of Biology, University of Kentucky (ann.morris@uky.edu).

Review of applications will begin on January 5, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

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.