Assistant Professor of Educational Policy Studies & Evaluation

Job Title
Assistant Professor of Educational Policy Studies & Evaluation


Requisition Number
FE04284


Working Title
Assistant Professor -- Regular Title Series (EPE)


Department Name
8G060:Educational Policy Studies and Evaluatio


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track


Required Education

Earned doctorate in educational policy, higher education, or related areas.



Required Related Experience

N/A



Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A



Job Summary

The Department of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky invites applications and nominations for an Assistant Professor, regular title series, tenure-eligible, effective August 16, 2025.



The individual will be responsible for carrying out research, teaching and service within the Department of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation (EPE), in their specialty area related to educational policy, higher education, or related areas. We welcome scholars with interests across the P-20 continuum.



The successful candidate will be expected to have an active research agenda, pursue external funding, teach EPE courses, provide advising to graduate students, and participate in the activities of professional organizations.



Main responsibilities include the following: Teach courses in EPE; have an active research and professional service agenda; assist with the recruitment and advising of graduate students and serve on program committees; and support the college’s commitment to student success and belonging.



Required qualifications include an earned doctorate in educational policy, higher education, or related areas; evidence of scholarly productivity; experience with working with students from a variety of backgrounds; and excellent oral and written communication abilities.



Preferred qualifications include successful university teaching experience including online teaching; experience working in the public policy arena; and evidence of securing, or demonstrated potential to secure, research funding.



Applicants are eligible for a generous benefits package as a University of Kentucky faculty member with diverse rewards, focusing on your total well-being. Additional information and updates to benefits can be found at: https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits



To apply for the position, please submit the following:

• cover letter addressing the candidate’s area(s) of specialization and desired courses to teach — upload under Cover Letter,
• curriculum vita — upload under Curriculum Vita,
• representative publication or writing sample — upload under Writing Sample, and
• names and contact information of three people from whom references may be solicited — provide when prompted in the application.

The review of applications begins October 20, 2024.



Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Jane Jensen, Search Committee Chair, Department of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation,
jjensen@uky.edu.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Preferred qualifications include a robust research agenda; successful college/university level teaching experience including online teaching; experience working in the public policy arena; experience in leadership or program building; and evidence of, or potential for, securing research funding.



Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


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