Open Rank, Regular Title Series, Tenured or Tenure-Track in Public Policy

Job Title
Open Rank, Regular Title Series, Tenured or Tenure-Track in Public Policy


Requisition Number
FE04202


Working Title

Department Name
8W100:Martin School of Public Administration


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track


Required Education

Master Degree, PhD or terminal degree in chosen discipline



Required Related Experience

Applicants should possess evidence of successful teaching and mentoring in environmental policy, urban policy, social policy, or other fields related to public policy scholarship.



Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A



Job Summary

The Martin School of Public Policy and Administration at the University of Kentucky invites applications for an open-rank, tenured or tenure-track faculty position in Environmental Policy, Urban Policy or Social Policy. This is a nine-month appointment to begin August 1, 2025. Applicants with a Ph.D. in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Political Science, Sociology or Economics are encouraged to apply. We seek outstanding scholars who can contribute to our Ph.D. program, our professional master’s degree programs and an undergraduate degree in public policy.



The Martin School of Public Policy and Administration is a University Center of Excellence with a multidisciplinary faculty offering five degrees: Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration, Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Policy, Master of Public Financial Management, and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy. Currently, the Martin School is a highly ranked program as it is currently ranked 26th among all public affairs programs, 4th in public finance and budgeting, 24th in local government management and 35th in public policy analysis by U.S. News and World Report. For more information about the Martin School, please visit http://www.martin.uky.edu/



Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Hope Harvey, Search Committee Chair, (hope.harvey@uky.edu)



Interested applicants should apply and include:



· Letter of application detailing qualifications (upload under Cover Letter)

· Current curriculum vita (upload under Curriculum Vita)

· Sample research paper (upload under Specific Request 1)

· Names and contact information for three professional references (upload under Specific Request 2)

Review of applications will begin on October 1st and continue until the position is filled.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

We seek outstanding scholars who can contribute to our Ph.D. program, our professional master’s degree programs, and undergraduate degree in public policy.





Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

PhD or terminal degree in chosen discipline



Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


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