Lecturer in Mathematics at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

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University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

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Job Title	Lecturer in Mathematics
Requisition Number	FE04375
Working Title
Department Name	8E080:Mathematics
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Type of Position	Faculty
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Tenure Track Status	Non-Tenure Track
Required Education	A Ph.D. degree in mathematics or a closely related field by the time of the appointment is required
Required Related Experience	n/a
Required License/Registration/Certification	n/a
Job Summary	The Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky invites applications for two full-time Lecturer positions to begin August 1, 2025. The selected candidates 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. Duties will include instruction, some graduate mentoring, and departmental service. The department is seeking applicants who intend to establish a long-term teaching career within the Department. Evidence of teaching excellence is valued as are the administrative, organizational, and mentoring skills required to teach and coordinate large classes. Lecturers are vital to the teaching mission of the Mathematics department. Lecturers will teach primarily first year mathematics courses as well as some second- and third-year courses Additionally, Lecturers will normally provide instructional leadership and support including course coordination, curriculum development, overseeing the math tutoring center, assisting with instructional technology, among others. A Ph.D. degree in mathematics or a closely related field by the time of the appointment is required.In order to be considered a candidate, applicants will need to complete the following two steps: 1. Submit your job market materials to MathJobs.org. Applicants must include the following: 1) cover letter 2) CV, 3) Research Statement, 4) Teaching Statement, and 5) Evidence of Effective Teaching. In addition, please provide the names and contact information of three references with letters of reference addressing the applicant’s research and one (1) letter of reference addressing the applicant’s teaching. All application materials must be submitted online at: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/26009 2. Complete an application within the University of Kentucky 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 Dr. Jack Schmidt, Search Committee Chair, Department of Mathematics, University of Kentucky (jack.schmidt@uky.edu). Review of applications will begin on January 2nd 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	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. 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.

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