Faculty Position Open

Please click here to be directed to the UK Jobs website to apply.

Job Summary:
The Department of Physiology at the University of Kentucky is seeking a tenure-track faculty member with the primary responsibility of providing physiology instruction to students at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels. The successful candidate will be expected to participate in existing courses as well as develop new courses utilizing innovative pedagogies and state-of-the art technology.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:
Demonstrated excellence in teaching, course administration and curricular management, as measured by students, peers and superiors. Ability to conduct education research, develop innovative instructional approaches, or create original teaching materials. Service at a departmental, college or university-wide level in the area of education and curriculum development.

Required Education:
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in Physiology or a closely-related discipline.

Required Related Experience:
Applicants should ideally have experience in teaching physiology at multiple levels (undergraduate, graduate and health professional) and experience in curriculum management and assessment; they should also possess a strong record of scholarly activity. Candidates applying for appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor should also be nationally or internationally recognized scholars.

Application Process:
Applicants must apply online at https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/233586.  Applications should include: 1) a cover letter addressed to Alan Daugherty, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Physiology, University of Kentucky College of Medicine; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of teaching interests (upload under Specific Request 1); and 4) a one page statement of educational research interests (upload under Specific Request 2). Please also include the names and contact information for at least three references when prompted in the application.

If offered employment, the applicant must pass a pre-employment drug screen and undergo a national background check, as required by University of Kentucky Human Resources.  The University of Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity University/Affirmative Action Employer.