Temporary Instructor - .75 FTE in Lexington, Kentucky at University of Kentucky

Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Affairs or a closely related field.

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The Martin School invites applications for a temporary, non-tenure-track .75 FTE faculty position to support instruction in its MPA and MPFM programs. Teaching will be conducted fully online. The appointment is expected to begin August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will bring substantive expertise in public financial management and/or nonprofit management, a demonstrated commitment to graduate teaching, and the capacity to contribute to program development—particularly the strengthening and coordination of the School’s capstone experience and applied policy training.

Teaching Responsibilities
The position carries a teaching load of 5 courses total, inclusive of fall, spring and summer semesters, with courses drawn from the following areas based on program needs and candidate expertise:

The specific distribution of teaching responsibilities may be adjusted based on program needs.

Service and Program Contributions
In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will contribute to the School’s academic programs through:

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. Rhonda Trautman, Search Committee Chair (Rhonda.Trautman@uky.edu).

Interested applicants should apply and include:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.

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.