Lecturer in Earth & Environmental Sciences

The University of Kentucky is seeking a full-time Lecturer in Earth & Environmental Sciences, starting August 1, 2025. Candidates must hold a PhD in Earth & Climate Sciences and demonstrate effective undergraduate teaching experience. The role involves teaching introductory and elective courses, professional development, and departmental service. The position is non-tenure track with potential for renewal and promotion. Applications are due by April 1, 2025, and will continue until filled.
University of Kentucky
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Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleLecturer in Earth & Environmental SciencesRequisition NumberFE04444Working TitleDepartment Name8E060:Earth and Environmental SciencesWork LocationLexington, KYType of PositionFacultyPosition Time Status Full-TimeTenure Track StatusNon-Tenure TrackRequired EducationA PhD in Earth & Climate Sciences is requiredRequired Related ExperienceEffective undergraduate teaching in some or all the following: data science, digital mapping and field-based coursesRequired License/Registration/Certificationn/aJob SummaryThe Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position with strong passion for undergraduate earth and climate science education to begin August 1, 2025. The selected candidate will be appointed to a 9-month, non-tenure eligible faculty position for an initial two-year period that has the potential for renewal and for promotion to Senior Lecturer after five years. The Lecturer will be expected to teach introductory courses in addition to electives and core courses in the undergraduate major (typically 90% effort). In addition to teaching, responsibilities will include continuing professional development in undergraduate education, as well as a modest amount of Department or College professional service. The latter may include supporting the Director of Undergraduate Studies with annual program assessment, working with the Undergraduate Recruitment Committee, and providing occasional guidance to research faculty developing course materials and innovative undergraduate pedagogical method.A PhD in Earth & Climate Sciences is required as well as evidence demonstrating effective undergraduate teaching in some or all the following: data science, digital mapping and field-based courses.
Applicants must include the following: 1) letter of application (upload as Cover Letter), 2) CV, 3) Teaching statement including interests and approaches, emphasizing creative and/or novel approaches to earth and climate science instruction (upload as specific request 1), 4) Pedagogic Artifacts complete with teaching record with teaching evaluations, including numerical scores and written comments (upload as specific request 2) and 5) Current Transcript(s). In addition, please provide the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the academic profile. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.
The University of Kentucky provides comprehensive benefits which are fully described at https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/our-benefits. Questions about this search should be addressed to Prof. Rebecca Freeman, Search Committee Chair, Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences, University of Kentucky (rebecca.freeman@uky.edu)
Review of applications will begin on April 1st, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDeadline to ApplyOpen Until FilledYesOur University CommunityWe 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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.
Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system? HigherEdJobs.comDiverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education) HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)InsightIntoDiversity.comLatinosinhighered.comIndeed.comA Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member UK Job FairNone of the Above
Applicant Documents
Required DocumentsCurriculum VitaCover LetterAcademic TranscriptSpecific Request 1Specific Request 2Optional Documents

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