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Job Title FWS Spring 2026, Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability and Environment TFISE Design &amp; Communications Assistant Requisition Number DU14284 Department Name 1B531:Federal Work Study Work Location 302 Breckinridge Hall Lexington, KY, 40509 Salary Range $16.00 - $18.00 Type of Position Student Position Time Status Part-Time Required Education Sophomore or Junior preferred. Required Related Experience Experience and/or training with graphic design required- volunteer or personal projects, paid work, coursework all acceptable evidence of experience. Experience and/or training with written communication for the public- volunteer or personal projects, paid work, coursework all acceptable evidence of experience. Required License/Registration/Certification N/A Physical Requirements Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time. Repeated use of hands by computer use. Shift Weekdays between 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Occasional evenings. Hybrid – any combination of in-person and remote work. Job Summary <ul><li>Draft written content for the Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability and the Environment website.</li><li>Contribute to TFISE website design and development.</li><li>Draft posts for TFISE social media.</li><li>Monitor engagement with social media and respond to basic inquiries.</li><li>Create promotional materials for TFISE programming and events.</li><li>Assist in-person with programming and events.</li><li>Attend weekly staff meetings.</li><li>Verbal and written evaluations will be performed every 2 months.</li></ul> Specific Request #1: Required: Please attached 2-3 examples of work with graphic design and writing (preferably, short-form professional writing). Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Adobe CreativeCloud, Asana, LinkedIn, MS Office, MS Teams. Short-form writing without AI. Oral communication. Collaborative writing. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Website design and management. WRD, Design, Fine Arts, Communication, and Information Science majors preferred. Deadline to Apply 02/26/2026 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 &amp; 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. 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.

FWS Spring 2026, Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability and Environment TFISE Design & Communications Assistant

Job Title Chair &amp; Associate or Full Professor of Product Design Requisition Number FE04718 Working Title Chair of Product Design Department Name 8N000:College of Design Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Tenure Track Required Education PhD, MFA, MA, MDes, MS or equivalent terminal degree in industrial design, product design, or relevant discipline Required Related Experience Required Qualifications The Chair must possess the ability to lead the department in a way that prioritizes its collaborative, iterative approach to design education, grows its academic excellence, maintains its collegial quality, and develops opportunities for sustainable development and growth. Ideal candidates should demonstrate: · Ability to meet the requirements for the rank of Associate or Full Professor at the University of Kentucky; · Proven leadership and administrative skills and a vision to advance the Department to national and international prominence; · Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively to internal (students, faculty, staff) and external audiences (alumni, donors, professional contacts); · Commitment to consensus building between faculty, students and staff and ability to work effectively within a team; · Effective budget preparation and management skills to support student, faculty, and department goals; · Evidence of excellence in product design practice and establishment of professional networks spanning the design disciplines; · Evidence of creative accomplishment within social, cultural, historical, economic, or technological contexts and a strong interest in community-engaged projects in the teaching environment; · Strong research methodologies integrating design thinking, design theory, and design process; · Experience with curriculum development and assessment, motivating students and faculty to think creatively and critically about design education; · Strong teaching philosophy combining theory and practice, and the ability to nurture students’ development with a comprehensive vision of contemporary design, culture, and global society. Required License/Registration/Certification n/a Job Summary The Department of Product Design at the University of Kentucky invites applications for the next Department Chair. Building on an existing foundation of collaborative iteration, the new Chair will lead the next chapter of the Product Design program in its pursuit of impactful education and expanded community, industry, and international partnerships. From its inception, the Product Design program has aspired to provide accessible, timely, and critical education in the technical and ethical considerations of designing new solutions to the world’s most pressing issues; ideal candidates will articulate an actionable vision for maintaining product design’s relevance in the ever-changing landscape of design practice. Job Description The Chair of the Department of Product Design is a full-time faculty position with administrative responsibilities. Administration is anticipated to be 40% of the chair’s distribution of effort, with the remaining 60% allocated to teaching and research. Reporting to the Dean of the College of Design, the Chair is responsible for the overall academic, administrative, and fiscal leadership of the Department. The Chair will provide leadership in defining the strategic priorities and vision for the program and in enhancing its visibility, brand, and reputation. In this role, the Chair will be responsible for continuing to advance and strengthen curricular offerings; fostering excellence in teaching, research, and engagement; strategically managing the program’s enrollment; overseeing the hiring of new full-time and part-time faculty; supporting the career advancement of faculty members; advancing innovation and multidisciplinary activities, and working collaboratively with College leadership and departmental faculty to effectively manage program resources. The Chair should promote a work and learning environment that fosters entrepreneurship, growth, collaboration, and shared governance. The position will commence on July 1, 2026. This is a 12-month appointment at the rank of associate or full professor. The term of the administrative appointment is four years and is renewable for an additional four years. Salary is competitive and based on qualifications and experience. Responsibilities ● Oversee the operational and fiscal management of the Program; ● Develop course schedules and faculty teaching assignments; ● Evaluate the effectiveness of courses, the program, and curriculum; ● Actively mentor faculty members and support their ongoing efforts to advance scholarly and creative activities; ● Guide Product Design faculty through performance review processes, and clearly communicate specific University and College policies that inform such processes; ● Represent and advocate for the Department and College to external constituencies including alumni, members of the profession, other university units and potential partners; ● Pursue scholarship, endowment, and other philanthropic opportunities for students and the department; ● Facilitate the resolution of issues and problems that may arise between faculty, staff, and students; ● Serve on University and College-wide committees; ● Maintain currency in teaching and learning tools, methods, and pedagogical approaches; ● Maintain a scholarly agenda, including continued research and publication or distinguished creative or design practice; ● Foster interdepartmental collaboration and enhance the reputation of the University of Kentucky College of Design in academic and professional circles as well as the community at large; and ● Work with the Student Success team to recruit and retain talented undergraduate and future graduate students while strategically managing enrollment. Application Interested candidates must include: 1) A letter of intent that addresses the listed qualifications (Cover Letter) 2) Curriculum Vitae 3) Statement of Teaching Philosophy (Specific Request 1) 4) Statement of Candidate Research Activity(Specific Request 2) 5) A PDF file with samples of professional work and student work, or a website address (Specific Request 3) 6) The names of three (3) references Review of applications begins on January 14, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Ned Crankshaw, Dean of the College of Design: <a href="mailto:ned.crankshaw@uky.edu" target="_blank">ned.crankshaw@uky.edu</a> or Charlotte Leedy, Executive Administrative Assistant: <a href="mailto:charlotte.leedy@uky.edu" target="_blank">charlotte.leedy@uky.edu</a> or (859) 257-7619. About the Department of Product Design Launched in 2020, the Department of Product Design offers a Bachelor of Science in Product Design and, following a recent curriculum revision, a new Minor in Product Design, programs which balance technical and conceptual instruction across physical and digital product development. Housed in the College of Design, the Department of Product Design contributes to critical examinations of the built environment, specifically designing the tools, interfaces, and services that humans leverage to meet their goals across the expanse of traditional and emerging professions. The department has 50+ students majoring in Product Design and serves an additional 40+ students annually from other disciplines through collaborative and UK Core Education courses. The faculty in Product Design represent a wide spectrum of design experience and pedagogical perspectives, modeling collaborative approaches to teaching and professional practice that prepare students for successful careers across varied pathways. There are four thematic areas within the Product Design curriculum — Means of Communication, Means of Production, Design Contexts, and Design Studios — with each containing a series of courses. Several courses in the Product Design curriculum also satisfy UK Core Education requirements in three areas (Humanities, Global Dynamics, and Natural Sciences), expanding awareness of the design profession to all interested students on campus. The curriculum offers students the opportunity to study at a Research-1 institution, with time in their schedules to pursue a minor outside of product design. Additionally, the junior year includes a dedicated semester for participating in internships/co-ops, study abroad (utilizing UK’s extensive network of partner institutions), or other opportunities away from campus. These off-campus experiences lead into the senior thesis project which spans two semesters, allowing for deep research and design refinement during each student’s final, self-driven project. The Minor in Product Design requires 19 credit hours of Product Design courses, including history and ethics, basic skills, and a collaborative, project-based studio experience. About the College of Design The University of Kentucky College of Design is a vibrant academic community and a dynamic hub for regional, national, and global conversations about design. Shaped by the distinctive character of our region, the breadth of our disciplines, and the various backgrounds of our students, faculty, and staff, we are supported by the resources and infrastructure of a leading Research-1, land-grant university. We value design as a human-centered, inherently optimistic activity and embrace the unique strengths of our disciplines while collaborating in a transdisciplinary environment. Our programs balance theoretical foundations, conceptual design thinking, technical understanding, and the act of making as crucial elements of an iterative process leading to impactful design. Learning, teaching, and research in the College of Design explore the interconnected relationships between human experience, built and natural environments, and designed objects and systems. Our areas of research specialization include history, theory, and criticism; digital fabrication and simulation; materials innovation; community resiliency; sustainability and preservation; and design for health and well-being. The College of Design’s home, the Gray Design Building, is 100,000 square feet of open studio space, state-of-the-art fabrication lab facilities, classrooms, offices and event spaces — a place where students of architecture, interiors, historic preservation, product design, and landscape architecture — can all learn and work together in a modern, cross-disciplinary environment. Built in 1917, the former tobacco warehouse has been transformed into an open, dynamic space that encourages interaction and collaboration between students and faculty of various disciplines. The Gray Design Building was more than a renovation project — it serves as a prime example of adaptive reuse and sustainable building practices, effective collaboration between global and local design teams, and symbolizes a bridge between the building’s industrial past and its innovative future as a hub for design education. This transformative renovation was completed in 2024, with the College moving into its new home in Spring of 2024. About the University of Kentucky UK is a public, land-grant, Research I, Carnegie Foundation Community Engaged University, and is the Commonwealth’s flagship institution. UK plays a critical leadership role in improving people’s lives through excellence in teaching, research, health care, cultural enrichment, and economic development through excellence in teaching, research, and societal engagement. The campus is home to more than 36,000 students, 2,600 full-time faculty, and 14,000 full-time staff. The University is one of eight institutions in the country with a major academic medical center, land grant status, and a full spectrum of academic colleges and professional schools on one contiguous campus. As such, UK is an incubator for transdisciplinary research. These collaborations allow researchers and learners to address the rapidly changing needs of Lexington, the Commonwealth, and global society. The University of Kentucky consists of 16 academic and professional colleges where students can choose from more than 200 majors and degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Supporting the scholarly community is a comprehensive library system, off-campus centers for research and teaching, and the Cooperative Extension system in the state. UK’s student body represents more than 100 countries, every state in the nation, and all 120 Kentucky counties. The University has reached historic enrollment, retention, and graduation rates in recent years, while enrolling a significant proportion of first-generation students. 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: <a href="https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits" target="_blank">https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits</a>. For more information about the College of Design and the University of Kentucky, please visit: <a href="https://design.uky.edu" target="_blank">https://design.uky.edu</a> Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes 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 &amp; 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.

Chair & Associate or Full Professor of Product Design

We are looking for an experienced and entrepreneurial Roadway Design Engineer to join our firm in Louisville, Kentucky. In this pivotal role, you will lead the charge in not only managing roadway design projects but also driving efforts to grow our team and expand our presence in the regional market. This position offers a unique opportunity for a forward-thinking professional to make a significant impact on our organization's growth trajectory while perpetuating our core values and driving innovation and excellence in transportation engineering.&nbsp;Lochmueller Group is a regional engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure.&nbsp;&nbsp;We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including transportation design; water resources design; environmental analysis &amp; permitting; construction engineering &amp; inspection; traffic engineering &amp; transportation planning; surveying; and land acquisition &amp; appraisal. Our transportation design team offers a variety of services, but most of our work involves roadway and bridge design for various local agencies and state DOT’s. &nbsp;For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design.&nbsp;Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart:&nbsp;CARDIA: Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement &nbsp;Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service.&nbsp;<h4>Key responsibilities of this role will include: </h4><ul><li>Team Leadership: Assist in growing and leading a high performing roadway/highway design team consisting of engineers and technicians. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior-level engineers and other team members to aid in their professional development. Foster a collaborative and positive work environment among the team.</li><li>Project Management: Serve as a project manager for roadway/highway design projects, overseeing and participating in project execution from initiation to completion. Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies as needed.&nbsp;</li><li>Project Delivery &amp; Quality: Perform quality checks on work performed by project team members. Provide leadership in the planning, design, and execution of major projects. Prepare project documents, design, conduct analyses, interpret data, and plan and coordinate the engineering work to ensure timely and successful project delivery. Review and approve project deliverables, including drawings and specifications. Serve as a technical expert in roadway design engineering. Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement measures to enhance efficiency, productivity, and quality of work.&nbsp;</li><li>Client Relationship Management: Establish and maintain relationships with clients, ensuring a high level of service, communication, and client satisfaction. Collaborate with senior management on strategic planning and assists with business development. Prepare proposals and/or funding applications.&nbsp;</li><li>You may also be involved in other various responsibilities and projects in this role.&nbsp;</li></ul><h4>Qualifications for this role:</h4><ul><li>Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering</li><li>Professional Engineer (PE)</li><li>10+ years of progressive experience in Roadway/Highway design engineering</li><li>Experience working on KYTC projects</li><li>Demonstrated leadership capabilities </li><li>Experience with project management and accounting software</li><li>Exceptional organization skills</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Ability to work individually or as part of a team</li></ul><h4>What we offer: </h4><ul><li>Health &amp; Wellness (medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance)</li><li>Work/Life Balance (vacation, holidays, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, flexible scheduling &amp; telecommuting opportunities)</li><li>Wealth-Building (401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package)</li><li>Professional Benefits (professional membership dues, career &amp; educational development)</li></ul>Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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