15 assistant research professor jobs found in Lexington, KY

Job Title Assistant or Associate Professor in Applied Mathematics Requisition Number FE04682 Department Name 8E080:Mathematics Work Location: Lexington, KY Type Of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Tenure Track Required Education A Ph.D. in Mathematics or related field from an accredited institution is required. Required Related Experience n/a Required License/Registration/Certification n/a Job Summary The Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks to fill a tenure-eligible faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with expertise in the field of Applied Mathematics. We look for candidates with research interests in Applied Mathematics broadly defined to include Machine Learning/AI and Partial Differential Equations. Candidates with research interests that are compatible with those of relevant research groups or...

Job Title Assistant Professor, Information Science, Information Communication Technology Requisition Number FE04637 Department Name 8M500:School of Information Science Work Location: Lexington, KY Type Of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Tenure Track Required Education An earned Ph.D. (or ABD status) in information science, computer science, or a related field is preferred, but candidates with significant industry experience and a master’s degree in a related discipline will also be considered. Required Related Experience We are seeking qualified faculty members to contribute to advancements in teaching, research, and service within the information communication technology field. Successful candidates will work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, engaging with colleagues, students, and community partners to influence the discipline. Required License/Registration/Certification NA Job...

Transylvania University ( www.transy.edu ), a top-tier, independent, residential liberal arts college in Lexington, Kentucky, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Business Administration. This is a tenure-track position, teaching in-person classes, beginning August 27, 2026. Transylvania University recognizes that a diverse and inclusive community is essential to the fulfillment of our mission as a liberal arts institution. To that end, we seek to attract a diverse faculty skilled in the scholarship of teaching, research, and mentorship of students from a variety of backgrounds. Candidates are encouraged, in their cover letter, to identify their strengths and experiences in creating an inclusive academic community. Job Description: The successful candidate will specialize in Business Administration with expertise in Marketing. Teaching responsibilities will include some combination of Marketing Strategies, Marketing Research, Consumer...

Posting Details Job Title Assistant, Associate or Professor Division of Comprehensive Care (Team Leader) Requisition Number FE04780 Working Title Department Name 7A760:Division of Comprehensive Care Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track Required Education D.M.D or D.D.S. degree Required Related Experience A minimum of two years’ experience in the practice of general dentistry (preferably private practice) Required License/Registration/Certification Eligible for licensure in the state of Kentucky Job Summary The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry is seeking applications for a non-tenure-track position in the Division of Comprehensive Care, Department of Oral Health Practice. Exceptional benefits are provided for this position which can be reviewed at the following link:...

Job Title Regular Title Series, Assistant Professor Requisition Number FE04724 Department Name 7P170:Dept of Epidemiology & Environ Health Work Location: Lexington, KY Type Of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Tenure Track Required Education PhD, DrPH, or ScD in Epidemiology or Environmental Health or an equivalent, with a focus related to epidemiology and/or environmental health. Required Related Experience Demonstrated ability in research, teaching, and service. Ability to relate with internal and external constituencies of the University involved in related disciplines. Interpersonal skills in communicating with a wide variety of professionals within and outside the University. A deep understanding of public health and ability to mentor students. Must possess organizational skills necessary for leading and managing public health-focused research and/or projects. Required...

University of KentuckyEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleAssistant Professor in Criminal JusticeRequisition NumberFE04721Working TitleDepartment Name8T110:College of Social WorkWork LocationLexington, KYType of PositionFacultyPosition Time Status Full-TimeTenure Track StatusTenure TrackRequired EducationPhD in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social Work or related field (ABD will be considered)Required Related ExperienceStrong potential for securing external funding and producing high-quality scholarship. Ability to foster, develop, and/or maintain positive professional relationships with local, state, federal, and private criminal justice focused agencies/organizations/associations.Required License/Registration/CertificationN/AJob SummaryTHE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY, COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK (CoSW) is a renowned leader in higher education. Our mission is clear: Through rigorous research, excellence in...

University of KentuckyEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleAssistant Professor of Educational Policy Studies & Evaluation, Quantitative MethodsRequisition NumberFE04602Working TitleEPE-Quantitative MethodsDepartment Name8G060:Educational Policy Studies and EvaluatioWork LocationLexington, KYType of PositionFacultyPosition Time Status Full-TimeTenure Track StatusTenure TrackRequired EducationRequired education includes an earned doctorate in an area related to quantitative research methods and methodologies, assessment and evaluation in educational settings, psychometrics and measurement, or similar areas.Required Related ExperienceRequired qualifications include expertise in conducting quantitative research and teaching quantitative methods and methodologies at the graduate level; evidence of scholarly productivity; experience working with student populations; and excellent oral and written communication...

University of KentuckyEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleAssistant or Associate Professor in Biostatistics and BioinformaticsRequisition NumberFE04003Working TitleDepartment Name7H025:CANCER CENTER-CORE SUPPORTWork LocationLexington, KYType of PositionFacultyPosition Time Status Full-TimeTenure Track StatusTenure TrackRequired EducationPhDRequired Related ExperienceResearch areas of interest in bioinformaticsRequired License/Registration/CertificationNAJob SummaryThe Markey Cancer Center at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking an exceptional candidate for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or tenured Associate Professor position with strong background in bioinformatics, such as statistical, machine learning and AI methods for immuno-oncology, single cell, spatial, and multi-omics.This new faculty member is expected to work collaboratively with basic science, clinical, and...

University of KentuckyEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleAssistant or Associate Professor of LawRequisition NumberFE04585Working TitleDepartment Name8K100:Law InstructionWork LocationLexington, KYType of PositionFacultyPosition Time Status Full-TimeTenure Track StatusTenure TrackRequired EducationJ.D. or equivalent law degreeRequired Related ExperienceEvidence of excellence or potential for excellence in teaching and in scholarlyproductivity in one or more areas as needed.Required License/Registration/CertificationN/AJob SummaryTHE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY ROSENBERG COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications to fill three regular title series tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning in August 2026. The positions will be 9-month appointments corresponding with the University's fall and spring. The College welcomes applications from candidates across all areas of law...

Job Title Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Endocrinology Requisition Number FE03371 Department Name 7H357:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - ENDOCRIN Work Location: Lexington, KY Type Of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track Required Education MD/DO degree or equivalent Required Related Experience Residency and completion of fellowship training in Endocrinology Required License/Registration/Certification Ky Medical License within 30 days of appointment Job Summary The University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, seeks a dynamic and accomplished academic endocrinologist to serve as Program Director for its ACGME-accredited Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Fellowship Program. Reporting to the Division Chief and working in close collaboration with the Vice Chair of Education, the Program Director will provide strategic and operational leadership for...

Job Title Assistant, Associate or Professor in Communication Sciences and Disorders Requisition Number FE04647 Working Title Program Director for Doctorate in Audiology Program Department Name 7N620:Communication Sciences and Disorders Work Location: Lexington, KY Type Of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Tenure Track Required Education A minimum of a Doctoral Degree in Audiology (PhD, AuD, EdD) or related area Required Related Experience Qualified applicants in all areas of Audiology expertise will be considered, but preference will be given to those with experience in program administration. Required License/Registration/Certification ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology Kentucky audiology licensure or eligibility Job Summary The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) in the University of Kentucky’s College of Health Sciences is currently accepting...

Job Title Assistant Professor of Mining Engineering Requisition Number FE04695 Department Name 8H350:Mining Engineering Work Location: Lexington, KY Type Of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Tenure Track Required Education Ph.D. in metallurgical engineering, metallurgy or a closely related field. Required Related Experience Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in the mining industry. Required License/Registration/Certification None required Job Summary We anticipate hiring one faculty member in Mining Engineering with a joint appointment in Chemical and Materials Engineering. Candidates for the position must hold a Ph.D. degree in Extractive Metallurgy, Metallurgy, or a closely related field from an accredited institution and must be committed to excellence in the areas of teaching, research, and service. In addition to these qualities, preference will be given to candidates who have...

Job Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Diagnostic Bacteriology and Mycology Requisition Number FE04630 Department Name 81140:Veterinary Science Work Location: Lexington, KY Type Of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Tenure Track Required Education PhD or DVM Required Related Experience Demonstrated ability as a productive scientist in areas relevant to veterinary bacteriology/mycology as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications or scientific presentations Required License/Registration/Certification None Job Summary Position Description : The University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UKVDL), Department of Veterinary Science, Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (M-G CAFE) invites applications for a faculty position focused on bacteriology and mycology. This is a tenure-eligible faculty position in the Department of Veterinary Science, with a 12-month faculty...

Job Title Assistant Professor of Special Education--Moderate/Severe Disabilities, Regular Title Series Requisition Number FE04627 Department Name 8G070:Early Childhood, Spec Ed & Counselor Ed Work Location: Lexington, KY Type Of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Tenure Track Required Education Earned doctorate or expected doctorate in special education prior to start date. Required Related Experience Experience providing services to school-aged youth with moderate to severe disabilities, or supporting service providers (e.g., special education teachers, registered behavior technicians, etc.) in P12 educational environments in the United States for a minimum of three years A commitment to innovative student-centered and accessible learning environments Effective collaboration with P-12 partners in education Demonstration of effective instructional practices in schools Required...

University of KentuckyEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleAssistant or Associate Professor in Applied MathematicsRequisition NumberFE04682Working TitleDepartment Name8E080:MathematicsWork LocationLexington, KYType of PositionFacultyPosition Time Status Full-TimeTenure Track StatusTenure TrackRequired EducationA Ph.D. in Mathematics or related field from an accredited institution is required.Required Related Experiencen/aRequired License/Registration/Certificationn/aJob SummaryThe Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks to fill a tenure-eligible faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with expertise in the field of Applied Mathematics. We look for candidates with research interests in Applied Mathematics broadly defined to include Machine Learning/AI and Partial Differential Equations. Candidates with research...