The Department of Biology in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY invites applications for tenure-eligible faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Special Title Series (STS) with a focus on undergraduate research development and instruction. This is a 9-month position with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2025. The successful candidate will contribute to the department’s instructional and research missions, with primary responsibilities including teaching undergraduate courses and fostering undergraduate research opportunities. The standard teaching assignment will initially be two courses per semester, with a particular focus on core biology courses. In addition to teaching, the faculty member will be expected to develop innovative curricula and employ evidence-based teaching practices to promote student success. The faculty member will also mentor students in independent research, course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs), and other experiential learning opportunities. The successful candidate will be prepared to establish and maintain a research program suitable for undergraduate participation, including pursuing extramural funding and disseminating research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
We seek candidates with a Ph.D. in Biology. Applicants should demonstrate excellence in teaching, a commitment to undergraduate research, and a record of scholarly engagement. The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding existing programs, such as STEMCats and NSF S-STEM, to increase research participation among students, particularly first-generation students.
The Biology Department at the University of Kentucky offers a supportive working environment and faculty dedicated to the success of all its members and the students it serves. The Department provides a range of teaching and learning resources, including dedicated space for students and instructors to engage outside of the classroom. Furthermore, faculty are encouraged to use resources provided through the University’s Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching to develop their pedagogical skills.
Applicants must include the following: 1) Cover letter 2) CV, 3) teaching statement (up to two pages) [upload as Specific Request 1], and 4) research statement (up to two pages) including plans for integrating undergraduate researchers [upload as Specific Request 2]. In addition, please provide the names and contact information of three references when prompted in the academic profile. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.
Questions about this search should be addressed to Dr. David Weisrock, Chair, Department of Biology, University of Kentucky (
dweis2@uky.edu).
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
