Details
Posted: 16-Jun-22
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Salary: Open
Department Name: 8E700: Writing Rhetoric and Digital Studies
Job Summary:
The Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and Digital Studies (
WRD –
https://wrd.as.uky.edu/) in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY, invites applications for a temporary, non-tenure eligible, full-time instructor for the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semesters to begin August 1, 2022. The instructor will teach four courses (12 credit hours) per semester. The specific courses will be determined by the Chair of the
WRD Department based on teaching needs.
Applicants should have Master's degree and one year of teaching experience; a PhD is preferred.
Applicants should submit the following: 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, and 3) evidence of teaching experience, particularly syllabi from courses taught (upload as specific request 1). Provide the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the academic profile. This information will be used to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.
Questions about this position should be addressed to Dr. Jim Ridolfo, Director of Composition (
[email protected]).
The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, African Americans, and all minorities.
The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education:
Master's Degree
Required Related Experience:
1 year of teaching experience
Required License/Registration/Certification :
N/A
Preferred Education/Experience:
PhD
University Community of Inclusion:
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
