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Job Title Communications Marketing Specialist Requisition Number RE48003 Working Title Sales and Marketing Assistant Department Name 89004:University Press Work Location Lexington KY Grade Level 40 Salary Range $15.30-24.50/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education BA Click here for more information about equivalencies: <a href="https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies" target="_blank">https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies</a> Required Related Experience No experience required. Required License/Registration/Certification None. Physical Requirements Lifting boxes weighing up to 35 pounds; and sitting long periods of time. Shift Monday-Friday;, and 8:00 am-5:00 pm (40 hours/week). Job Summary The Sales and Marketing Assistant, reporting to the Marketing Manager, will coordinate exhibits at trade shows and academic conferences. Responsibilities include assisting the Sales Director with special promotions; responding to sales requests from retailers, wholesalers, individuals, and authors, and following up on orders with key accounts, including event orders; providing sales and administrative support for the marketing department; paying departmental invoices as needed; creating and assist managing communications using social media, email, newsletters, and Agility PR; and other duties as assigned. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Microsoft Excel required. Filemaker Pro and working knowledge of Adobe InDesign preferred. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience BA + 2 years related experience. Deadline to Apply 12/04/2024 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 &amp; 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.

University of Kentucky

Communications Marketing Specialist

Job Title Undergraduate Instructional Assistant for ChemExcel - Spring 2025 Requisition Number DU11395 Department Name 8E030:Chemistry Work Location Lexington, KY Salary Range $12.00 / hour Type of Position Student Position Time Status Part-Time Required Education Qualified applicant must be a current undergraduate UK student with sophomore status or higher; have a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher; have taken Chemistry 105 and 107; made a “B” or better in these courses. Applicants with equivalent credit will be considered. Preference will be given to students with an “A” in these courses. Required Related Experience N/A Required License/Registration/Certification N/A Physical Requirements Lifting and/or carrying light-weight objects; standing for approximately 2 hours at a time. Shift Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Exact schedule varies according to course, section(s), schedule, and other factors. Please refer to the course catalog for listing of potential shifts. Assignments, schedules, and shifts are finalized by the Academic Coordinator. Job Summary The Department of Chemistry is seeking talented and highly motivated undergraduates to fill positions as Undergraduate Instructional Assistants Type 2 (UIA-II), commonly titled Peer Leaders (PLs) for the ChemExcel Program (CHE 197). PLs lead small groups of students in weekly workshops through problem sets developed by the Academic Coordinator to help their group learn how to solve problems in general chemistry (CHE 107). PLs function more as coaches than instructors or Teaching Assistants. PLs are to maintain the utmost standard of responsibility, integrity, and professionalism while in this position. These positions are dependent upon availability of all instructional assistants. This position requires a full semester commitment of approximately 5 hours per week per section and includes the following duties, expectations, and requirements: <ul><li>Attendance and participation in:<ul><li>One-hour, weekly PL meetings.</li><li>Orientation activities prior to the beginning of the term which include, but are not limited to learning about UK Student Services including:<ul><li>Counseling Center Services (and Dealing with Distressed Students)</li><li>Students with Disabilities</li><li>Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)</li><li>Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP)</li><li>Discrimination and Harassment</li></ul></li></ul></li><li>Working problems sets in advance of the weekly workshop.</li><li>Monitoring of a maximum of 10 students per section, under the supervision of the Academic Coordinator, in the following capacities:<ul><li>Recording attendance.</li><li>Facilitating group discussion.</li><li>Answering questions, providing feedback, and other correspondence in-person and online via email, the course discussion site, or other methods.</li></ul></li><li>Records maintenance and retention of student coursework via the course Learning Management site as well as hard copies.</li><li>Undergoing observation and performance evaluation conducted by the instructor (or delegate).</li><li>Participation in professional development included in but not limited to orientation, weekly meetings, formal in-lab observations and end-of-semester evaluations conducted by the Academic Coordinator, and with any activities throughout the assignment in which there are discussions of appropriate behaviors befitting a professional in an academic setting.</li><li>Other duties as assigned within the scope of the position.</li></ul> All PLs receive specific training on course policies. The Academic Coordinator spot-checks grades, resolves any discrepancies or disputes, and determines all final grades. Students may not exceed 20 hours per week during the academic year for all assignments across campus. First time PLs will only be assigned one section. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 02/28/2025 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 &amp; 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.

Undergraduate Instructional Assistant for ChemExcel - Spring 2025

Job Title Social Worker Principal/UKHC Requisition Number RE47884 Working Title LCSW – KCH DanceBlue Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic Department Name M4000:Pediatrics Clinic Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 12 Salary Range $62,400-111,634/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education MSW Click here for more information about equivalencies: <a href="https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies" target="_blank">https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies</a> Required Related Experience 3 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Physical Requirements The physical requirements for this position include regularly sitting, standing, walking, with some pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects weighing up to 10lbs and occasional pushing, pulling, and/or lifting objects up to 50lbs. Shift Monday – Friday, Day Shift; primarily 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk); other hours/schedule as needed Job Summary The KY Children’s Hospital (KCH) DanceBlue Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Clinic is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide comprehensive care to children, adolescents, and young adults with hematologic diseases and cancer and to help their families deal with the issues that surround prolonged and intensive medical treatment for a serious disease. This position will be responsible for direct patient care and mental health services in the KCH DanceBlue Hematology/Oncology inpatient and outpatient settings. Makes contact with each referred patient and provides appropriate documentation of patient visits within guidelines and following existing compliance standards. Ensures that patient confidentiality is maintained at all times, keeping within the HIPPA and UK HealthCare operations standards; identifies resource needs and makes appropriate referral(s). Works directly with Hematology/Oncology providers and multidisciplinary team to support patient population. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities None Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Preferred previous medical social work experience. Deadline to Apply 11/17/2024 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 &amp; 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.

Social Worker Principal/UKHC

Job Title Extension Staff Assistant - Daviess County Requisition Number RE48005 Working Title Department Name 81W05: KCES Region West Area 05 Work Location Owensboro, KY Grade Level 00 Salary Range Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education No set minimum requirements. Click here for more information about equivalencies: <a href="https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies" target="_blank">https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies</a> Required Related Experience No set minimum requirements. Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Lifting, pushing, pulling objects up to 50 pounds; sitting for long periods of time. Shift Monday-Friday (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.); occasional nights, weekends or holidays may be required Job Summary Job Title: Extension Staff Assistant – Daviess County Location: Owensboro, KY As an Extension Staff Assistant, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Extension office. General duties include office management, customer service, record keeping and newsletters, and program support while conducting yourself in a professional manner. Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, office receptionist, word processing, Quickbooks, filing, maintaining databases &amp; mailing lists, developing and maintaining websites, designing newsletters, and providing support for county agents and program assistants. You will report to an Area Director and there will be a high level of interaction with the general public. State law may require a national and state criminal background check and a letter from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services stating the employee is clear to hire based on no findings of substantiated child abuse or neglect found through a background check of child abuse and neglect records as a condition of employment or involvement in this program. Salary Range: $16.50 – $18.50 Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Office 365, Teams, Skype for Business; Zoom; QuickBooks; organizational skills; and time management. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Previous experience working in an administrative support role Deadline to Apply 11/25/2024 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 &amp; 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.

Extension Staff Assistant - Daviess County

Job Title Research Engineer Associate/CAER Requisition Number RE48021 Working Title Research Engineer Associate/CAER Department Name 40550:Ctr For Applied Energy Res Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 46 Salary Range $52,021-85,800/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education MS Click here for more information about equivalencies: <a href="https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies" target="_blank">https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies</a> Required Related Experience No experience required. Required License/Registration/Certification None. Physical Requirements Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; Repetitive motion tasks; Job-related travel. Shift Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., occasional evenings and weekends. Job Summary The Kentucky Energy Planning and Inventory Commission, administered by the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research, is an independent state commission tasked with insuring sufficiency, reliability and resiliency of the Kentucky electric power system. The Engineer Associate will report to the executive director of the commission. The position will serve as subject matter expert to the commission and support the executive director in carrying out studies approved by the commission. Duties will include contributing to the annual workplan, collection of data, analysis and modeling of the power system, economic and demand forecasting, and reporting. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply 11/18/2024 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 &amp; 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.

Research Engineer Associate/CAER

Job Title Pharmacy Communications Coordinator/UKHC Requisition Number RE46646 Working Title Pharmacy Communications Coordinator/UKHC Department Name H5000: CHANDLER - RETAIL PHARMACY Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 10 Salary Range $48,360-81,328/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education BA Click here for more information about equivalencies: <a href="https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies" target="_blank">https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies</a> Required Related Experience 2 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements The physical requirements of this position include regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); standing for more than five hours at a time and possibly walking several miles per day; reaching items above shoulder-level; and lifting items weighing up to 25 lbs. Shift Primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; as an exempt-level position, some additional days, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays may be required in order to meet job and departmental business needs. Job Summary The Pharmacy Communications Coordinator is an experienced, highly motivated individual with outstanding interpersonal skills and a passion for driving timely, relevant content; creating compelling communications that tell Pharmacy’s story; and supporting the overall image of UK Pharmacy Services and UK Retail Pharmacies. Successful candidates will be organized and self-directed with a strong understanding of marketing/communications principles and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Strong writing and editing skills are essential; familiarity design software and principles strongly preferred. Experience in publications, digital marketing and websites preferred. Required Special Request : Writing and/or design sample Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, proven writing/editing abilities, understanding of digital platforms. Knowledge of AP style. Organizational skills, understanding of design principles, printing and mailing. Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and design software is beneficial. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Preferred Bachelor’s Degree with minimum of 3 years for work related experience. Deadline to Apply 11/18/2024 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 &amp; 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.

Pharmacy Communications Coordinator/UKHC

Job Title Director of Student Persistence Requisition Number RE48023 Working Title Department Name 1B200: Student and Academic Support Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 47 Salary Range $57,158-94,286/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education MA Click here for more information about equivalencies: <a href="https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies" target="_blank">https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies</a> Required Related Experience 5 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Sitting, light lifting and walking Shift Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 5:00 pm; occasional nights and weekends, occasional travel. Job Summary The Director of Student Persistence position is essential in supporting new and ongoing initiatives within Student Excellence focused on reaching record retention and graduation rates at the institution. This position will serve as a key contact point with areas within Student Excellence (i.e., University Advising, CARES First-Generation, Student Support Services, Transformative Learning, Stuckert Career Center, LSAMP) tracking area progress towards retention goals set by IRADS, assessing current programming and KPIs, and working towards standardizing program tracking and reporting across all Student Excellence. This position will also coordinate Student Excellence Communities, lead targeted Navigator efforts, assist with Rebound efforts, and lead anti-melt efforts established by IRADS and the AVP for Student Excellence. The University of Kentucky Office for Student Success operates from a student-centered foundation. We seek to build a strong community through the care of and concern for every member of Student Success. We cultivate an equity-minded working and learning environment where people are seen and valued. We strive to revolutionize student success practice through a culture of ingenuity, excellence, agency, and accountability. The twenty-five units and five areas that comprise Student Success are committed to one vision: designing and delivering unparalleled student services. To learn more about the Office for Student Success, visit: <a href="https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/" target="_blank">https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/</a>. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities strong communication and written skills, analytical skills, team work Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Prefer a Masters degree with direct experience working in higher education and on retention initiatives Deadline to Apply 11/18/2024 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 &amp; 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.

Director of Student Persistence

Job Title Nurse Clinical/UKHC Requisition Number NR13223 Working Title RN/Medicine ICU Department Name H7600: PAV A Medicine/Pulmonary Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 10 Salary Range $23.25-39.10/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education ADN Required Related Experience No experience required. Required License/Registration/Certification Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license, Temporary Work Permit (TWP), Provisional License or active compact state Registered Nurse (RN) license that is in good standing and American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider valid for at least 6 months after employment date Physical Requirements The essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis and 25-50 pounds frequently; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments. Shift Must be able to work three, 12-hour shifts per week; shift to be determined by hiring manager as either 7a-730p or 7p-730a; will also be required to work some weekend and holidays. Job Summary Registered Nurses on the 12th floor Pavilion A PULMONARY MEDICINE ICU at UK Chandler Hospital provide care to critically ill patients. Patient conditions include sepsis, CHF, GI bleed, COPD, drug overdose, respiratory failure, renal failure, hepatic failure, and multisystem organ failure among others. PAV A PULMONARY MICU provides cardiac monitoring, hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation, CRRT, titration of vasoactive drips, fluid resuscitation, etc. As a part of this unit, the RN serves as an important component of the pulmonary medicine team The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient centered care which includes: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties for Nursing Care Technicians (Nursing Assistant); and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations. Furthermore, this environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes. This includes utilization of the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care, ensuring patient satisfaction. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities The ideal candidate will have the following: knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs and the priority within Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Frame Work as well as Swanson’s Caring model; superb direct patient care and critical thinking skills; basic computer navigation skills and working knowledge of the internet; ability to communicate in a professional and respectful manner with patients and their families, co-workers and physicians; and strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skill. The candidate will be highly motivated, pro-active and confident in advocating for patients and their family members. Will also enjoy working in a strong team environment and provides open, honest communication with fellow staff and physicians. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical skills and a proven ability to work in a team as well as independently. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience BSN + AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED Deadline to Apply 11/17/2024 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 &amp; 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.

Nurse Clinical/UKHC

Job Title Associate or Professor in Urology Requisition Number FE04318 Working Title Department Name 7H855:Department of Urology Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Tenure Track Required Education PhD, MD or MD/PhD Required Related Experience Established track record of federal funding Required License/Registration/Certification N/A Job Summary The Department of Urology at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is currently recruiting a research faculty member with a PhD, MD or MD/PhD for a tenure-track Associate, or Professor Position. The successful candidate will have a recognized focus on Urologic Oncology. The primary appointments will be in the Department of Urology and the NCI designated, Markey Cancer Center. Collaboration with members of our vibrant multidisciplinary Prostate Cancer team, as well as broadly with investigators within the Markey Cancer Center and basic science and clinical departments will be encouraged. Dual appointment with appropriate basic science or clinical Departments will be considered. Applicants are expected to have a track record of federal funding. Upon arrival to UK, the faculty member will be expected to conduct innovative, rigorous, grant-funded research and engage in scholarly activities (peer-reviewed publications, presentations, etc.). The position will also support the broader research effort within the College of Medicine and UK. The faculty member in this position will support the College’s mission and goals to increase research efforts, assist faculty and residents in developing research protocol in the college and provide mentoring support of faculty and residents’ research efforts. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Inquiries regarding the position may be submitted via email to Dr. Stephen Strup, Chair, Department of Urology, <a href="mailto:sstru2@email.uky.edu" target="_blank">sstru2@email.uky.edu</a>. To apply, please include letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the application. This information may be used to solicit reference letters from your contacts. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. The University of Kentucky serves as both a tertiary care center for patients with complex Urology illnesses and also as a local/regional referral center for patients within our community and surrounding areas. This position is necessary to provide teaching and training Urology residents/medical students. Salary and research space will be commensurate with rank and level of funding. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes 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 &amp; 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.

Associate or Professor in Urology

Job Title Assistant or Associate Professor in Physical Therapy Requisition Number FE04323 Working Title Department Name 7N640:Physical Therapy Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Tenure Track Required Education Terminal academic doctoral degree (i.e., PhD or similar terminal degree) in relevant field Required Related Experience Expertise in content areas related to musculoskeletal disorders, assessment, or intervention Required License/Registration/Certification Current physical therapy license in Kentucky or eligibility Job Summary The Department of Physical Therapy (PT), College of Health Sciences (CHS) at the University of Kentucky is currently accepting applications for a full-time 11-month appointment, tenure-eligible faculty member at rank determined by qualifications in the Regular Title Series, to begin employment at the Lexington campus by July 1, 2025. Primary duties of this position include advancing a personal research agenda that enhances the Department and College, teaching in the content areas related to their expertise, building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external constituents, and mentoring students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. The distribution of effort for this position will be approximately 30-45% instruction, 30-60% scholarship/research, and 10-15% service. Faculty may also assume an active role in the CHS Rehabilitation and Health Sciences PhD Program, a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional Ph.D. program with faculty and students from disciplines such as Athletic Training &amp; Clinical Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology. Required Qualifications: 1. Terminal academic doctoral degree (i.e., PhD or similar terminal degree) in relevant field 2. Current physical therapy license in Kentucky or eligibility 3. Expertise in content areas related to musculoskeletal disorders, assessment, or intervention Preferred Qualifications: 1. Record of scholarly work including original research with the strong potential for extramural funding 2. Board Certified Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties 3. Teaching experience with potential for course management and design About the Physical Therapy Program The Physical Therapy program at UK has been educating physical therapists since 1967. Our program is conducted at the Lexington, Kentucky campus and at the Center of Excellence in Rural Health in Hazard, Kentucky. The Department strives to develop practitioners who are knowledgeable, ethical, independent, adaptable, reflective, and service oriented. For more information, please visit <a href="https://chs.uky.edu/physical-therapy" target="_blank">https://chs.uky.edu/physical-therapy</a>. The qualified candidate will join an outstanding academic faculty devoted to teaching, research, clinical practice, and service. Our faculty is comprised of numerous physical therapists with post professional doctoral training who are involved in clinical, bench, and educational research, and clinical faculty involved in delivery of patient care services. Our research portfolio is diverse and places a high value on translational and interdisciplinary science. The qualified candidate will have access to several significant resources including the College’s state-of-the-art teaching and clinical facilities, widespread UK Healthcare facilities, and other partners within the academic medical center, a newly approved Health Education Building (HEB), our College of Health Sciences Research Centers &amp; Institutes, the UK’s Center for Clinical Translational Sciences (CCTS), the College of Health Sciences BioMotion Lab, the Kentucky Appalachian Rural Rehabilitation Network (KARRN), the Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center (SCoBIRC), the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, Barnstable Brown Diabetes &amp; Obesity Research Center, Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center, Kentucky Neuroscience Institute, and our UK Human Development Institute. Our Office of Research and Scholarship provides remarkable resources to scholars in all areas. Applicants must value the University of Kentucky’s mission and share its commitment to creating and sustaining a community of belonging for everyone, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. The University of Kentucky and the College of Health Sciences are committed to ensuring that all students, faculty, and staff operate in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. Candidates should apply online with a curriculum vita and a letter of interest outlining how your research agenda will enhance or synergize with those of the college and leverage partnerships within the institution or UK Healthcare, and other specific requests listed on the employment website. In your letter of interest, please also describe your past or current scholarship, teaching, and mentorship. Questions should be directed to the search committee chair, Nathan Johnson PT, PhD, DPT, College of Health Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy, Wethington Building, 900 S. Limestone Street, Lexington, KY 40536-0200, or email at <a href="mailto:nathan.johnson@uky.edu" target="_blank">nathan.johnson@uky.edu</a>. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Upon offer of employment, successful applicants must undergo a national background check and pre-employment drug screen as required by University of Kentucky Human Resources. Visit the University’s website and see for yourself what makes UK the perfect place to work, which includes a comprehensive benefits package (<a href="http://www.uky.edu/HR/benefits" target="_blank">www.uky.edu/HR/benefits</a>). Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience 1. Record of scholarly work including original research with the strong potential for extramural funding 2. Board Certified Clinical Specialist by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties 3. Teaching experience with potential for course management and design 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 &amp; 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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