Lecturer in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Job Title
Lecturer in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Requisition Number
FE04807

Working Title

Department Name
8H400:Electrical and Computer Engineering

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Type of Position
Faculty

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track

Required Education

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or a closely related field) from an accreditedinstitution.

Required Related Experience

Applicants with industrial experience or professional licensure are encouraged to apply. Initial appointment at the Senior Lecturer level will be considered for candidates with extensive university teaching experience.

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A

Job Summary

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Kentucky invites applications for the position of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer. This is a non-tenure-eligible 9-month faculty position with duties oriented primarily towards undergraduate instruction in the electrical and computer engineering programs. The typical teaching load for this position will be 3 courses per semester. The initial appointment is for two years and is renewable. The anticipated start date is August 2026.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or a closely related field) from an accredited institution. Applicants should have strong written and oral communication skills and a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. Applicants with industrial experience or professional licensure are encouraged to apply. Initial appointment at the Senior Lecturer level will be considered for candidates with extensive university teaching experience.

The city of Lexington is regularly recognized as one of the best places to live in the USA. It is situated in the heart of Kentucky surrounded by gently rolling bluegrass hills, enjoys a mild climate, and has a vibrant entrepreneurial community and outstanding healthcare facilities. The University of Kentucky is the flagship university for the Commonwealth and is one of only eight universities in the United States that house colleges of agriculture, engineering, medicine, and pharmacy on a single campus, leading to groundbreaking discoveries and unique opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.

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.

Candidates should submit PDF files consisting of a letter of interest, complete curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy and interests (Specific Request 1). Also, please include the names and contact information for at least 3 references when prompted in the application.

Applications received by February 28, 2026, will receive full consideration. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. For more information on this position, contact John Young (john.c.young@uky.edu). Information on the UK Electrical and Computer Engineering program can be found at: https://www.engr.uky.edu/research-faculty/departments/electrical-comput….

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Applicants should have strong written and oral communication skills and a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or a closely related field) from an accredited institution.

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.