Temporary Full-Time Instructor in Political Science

Job Title
Temporary Full-Time Instructor in Political Science


Requisition Number
FE04567


Working Title

Department Name
8E110:Political Science


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track


Required Education

A JD and/or PhD in Political Science is required



Required Related Experience

Applicants should possess extensive teaching experience.





Required License/Registration/Certification

n/a



Job Summary

The Department of Political Science in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky invites applications for a temporary Full-Time Instructor for the 2025-2026 academic year, to begin August 1, 2025. This position requires teaching four courses per semester primarily in support of the department’s Law and Justice major.



A JD and/or PhD in Political Science is required. Applicants should possess extensive teaching experience.

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 two 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. Michael Zilis, Search Committee Chair, Department of Political Science, University of Kentucky (michael.zilis@uky.edu).

Review of applications will begin on June 24th, 2025, 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

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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.

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.