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Lecturer in Exercise Science

Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky
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Posted 8 days ago

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Job Title Lecturer in Exercise Science Requisition Number FE05003 Working Title Department Name 8G040:Kinesiology - Health Promotion Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track Required Education
Ph.D. or equivalent in field of Exercise Science or related field
Required Related Experience
n/a
Required License/Registration/Certification
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Job Summary
The Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion within the College of Education at the University of Kentucky is seeking candidates for a non-tenure-eligible Lecturer position, effective August 16, 2027. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application reviews will begin October 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

The flagship university of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the University of Kentucky is home to more than 35,000 students and nearly 2,500 faculty members. Located in Lexington, the Horse Capital of the World, UK is a major employer in a city of approximately 330,000.

The Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion (KHP), housed in the College of Education, is comprised of 30 full-time faculty members, and offers undergraduate, masters, and doctoral programs in the academic areas of exercise science, physical education, health promotion, and sport leadership. KHP serves as the academic focus for more than 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Job Responsibilities
Pursue excellence in teaching and service. Successful candidates will be expected to:
  1. Teach a four-four course load (i.e., 12 credits per semester) each academic year, consisting of primarily undergraduate courses serving most of our KHP majors and minors;
  2. Provide support across departmental undergraduate programs;
  3. Provide service to the department, college, and University of Kentucky.
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.

Applications
Interested applicants should submit a UK Online Application at www.uky.edu/ukjobs. Applicants should include:
  • a detailed cover letter (upload under Cover Letter);
  • a curriculum vita (upload under Curriculum Vita);
  • student evaluations of the candidate's teaching (upload under Specific Request 1); and
  • a teaching philosophy/statement including reflections on experiences with teaching and mentoring diverse student populations (upload under Specific Request 2);
  • detailed contact information for three or more professional references that can speak to the applicant's qualifications (upload under References). References will be contacted for finalists only.
  • Academic transcripts - required for finalists.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Mark Abel, at mark.abel@uky.edu.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The successful candidate will possess an earned doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent) in Exercise Science, or a related field, but the start date in August 2027.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience
Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
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.

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The University of Kentucky (UK), the state's flagship university, was founded in 1865 and its beautiful, sprawling campus, nestled in downtown Lexington, now covers over 900 acres and is home to more than 30,000 students and approximately 13,500 employees. The trees and beautifully manicured greenspaces are a source of pride for the university and combine to create an impressive oasis amidst the busy cityscape that surrounds it.

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