Lecturer, Department of Health & Clinical Sciences

Job Title
Lecturer, Department of Health & Clinical Sciences

Requisition Number
FE04890

Working Title
Lecturer

Department Name
7N630:Health and Clinical Sciences

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Type of Position
Faculty

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track

Required Education

Earned master’s degree in health administration or related areas.

Required Related Experience

N/A

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A

Job Summary

Faculty Lecturer Position – Department of Health & Clinical Sciences


The Department of Health & Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences (CHS) at the University of Kentucky is currently accepting applications for a full-time 11-month lecturer (non-tenure eligible) faculty member to begin employment for Fall 2026. Primary duties for this position will include teaching in the Clinical Leadership & Management undergraduate program. We invite you to become part of a supportive community of dynamic and dedicated faculty focused on being national leaders in instruction, research/scholarship, and service to impact others positively.

The Clinical Leadership & Management (CLM) Program is fully certified by the Association of University Professors of Health Administration (AUPHA) and is also Essential Employability Qualities (EEQ) certified by QA Commons. It prepares future healthcare leaders and administrators to lead as communicators, thinkers & problem solvers, inquirers, and collaborators. The undergraduate program teaches applied skills in courses ranging from leadership and business management to finance and data analytics, culminating in a senior capstone course and a two-course practicum sequence in the health administration field. CLM graduates are prepared for careers in hospital/clinic operations, long-term care, patient experience, health nonprofits, and healthcare policy and consulting, and other healthcare leadership careers, as well as graduate studies. For more information about the CLM program, please visit: https://www.uky.edu/chs/clinical-leadership-and-management.

The primary duties of this faculty position will include teaching undergraduate courses in the CLM programs, including healthcare finance, evidence-based decision-making, introduction to healthcare management, and other CLM courses as needed. The faculty member will also participate in curriculum development, advising/mentoring students, student admission activities, and other activities as assigned by the Program Director or Department Chair. Additional duties include participating in service across the department, college, and university levels. The anticipated effort for this position is Instruction 75-85%, Research/Scholarship 0-5%, Service 5-10%, and Professional Development 1-2% and will be considered based on an annual agreement.

The University of Kentucky and the College of Health Sciences are dedicated to fostering a professional and collaborative environment for students, faculty, and staff. We aim to support a strong community where individuals can thrive in their academic and professional pursuits. The Department of Health and Clinical Sciences is committed to developing practitioners who are knowledgeable, ethical, independent, adaptable, reflective, and service oriented. For more information, please visit https://chs.uky.edu/about/departments.

Candidates should apply online with a UK Application, curriculum vitae, and letter of interest. Applicants are also asked to submit an overview of their teaching experience, including their teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations (if available), and relevant examples of instructional materials. This overview should be uploaded as Applicant Documents Specific Request 1. Questions should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Karen Clancy by email at kclancy@uky.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Upon offer of employment, successful applicants must undergo a national background check and pre-employment drug screen as required by the University of Kentucky Human Resources. Visit the University’s website and see for yourself what makes UK the perfect place to work, which includes a comprehensive benefits package (www.uky.edu/HR/benefits).

About the University of Kentucky


Founded in 1865 as a land-grant institution, UK is nestled in the scenic heart of the Bluegrass region of Kentucky. Recently ranked as one of the safest, most creative, and brainiest cities in the nation, Lexington is an ideal location to experience the work-life balance that the University strives to provide to its employees. Visit the University’s website and see for yourself what makes UK the perfect place to work, which includes a comprehensive benefits package.

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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

• A minimum of 1-2 years instructional experience in health administration-related coursework in post-secondary education (preferably undergraduate instruction)
• Teaching experience in healthcare management, finance, leadership, business communication, healthcare quality and safety, evidence-based decision-making, and/or data analytics.
• Health administration practice experience in a hospital or ambulatory setting

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.