Lecturer - Family Sciences

Job Title
Lecturer - Family Sciences


Requisition Number
FE04641


Working Title

Department Name
81600:Family Sciences


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track


Required Education

The applicant must have an earned Doctorate in Human Development and Family Science, Consumer Economics, Family Studies or a closely related field.



Required Related Experience

An established record of undergraduate teaching excellence with both in-person and distance (synchronous and/or asynchronous formats) is essential.



Required License/Registration/Certification

NA



Job Summary

The Family Sciences Lecturer will have academic training in family science, with expertise that intersects with one or more of the Department’s programmatic areas of emphasis: human development and/or family and relationship processes, and/or consumer economics. General expectations include supporting the instructional needs of both departmental undergraduate majors, serving as the Director of Undergraduate Studies, and participation in departmental and collegiate governance.

This is a 12-month lecturer position in the Lecturer Title Series, without eligibility for tenure. Renewal is contingent upon the individual’s performance and accomplishments. The successful candidate will typically teach seven courses per year, with an anticipated distribution of effort being approximately 80% teaching/mentoring, 15% administration, and 5% service.

In addition to the application, please submit a cover letter, professional resume/vitae, teaching philosophy (upload as Specific request 1) and contact information for three (3) professional work references (upload as Specific request 2). For each reference, please indicate the nature of the professional relationship and include the person’s title, e-mail address, and telephone number(s).

Review of applications will be begin on October 9, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Candidates must display a commitment to excellence in teaching and student mentorship, including strong interest in contributing to a student-centered environment that nurtures and challenges the student to achieve at high levels.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


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