Clinical Assistant Professor in Public Policy

PhD in public policy, public administration, or a closely related field.

• Demonstrated expertise in governmental accounting, auditing, and public financial management

• Demonstrated track record of externally funded applied research, or strong potential to secure such funding

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The Martin School of Public Policy and Administration at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor to contribute to its applied teaching, research, and service missions. This is a non-tenure-eligible faculty position in the Clinical Title Series with an anticipated distribution of effort (DOE) of 80% Research, 15% Teaching and 5% Service. The appointment is expected to begin July 1, 2026.

The successful candidate will combine high-quality, practice-oriented instruction with externally funded, policy-relevant applied research.

Research Responsibilities
• The successful candidate will engage in applied, policy-relevant research focused on public-sector financial management, auditing, and/or social service delivery.

• The position is structured with a substantial expectation of salary recovery from external grants and contracts, and candidates must demonstrate a track record of securing such funding.

Teaching Responsibilities

The position includes teaching graduate-level courses in areas such as:

Instruction is expected to integrate professional practice, real-world applications, and experiential learning, consistent with the mission of the Clinical Title Series.

Service and Engagement
Clinical faculty are expected to contribute to:

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/

Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with many rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to Rhonda Trautman, Search Committee Chair ([email protected]).

Interested applicants should apply and include:
• Letter of application detailing qualifications (upload under Cover Letter)

• Current curriculum vita (upload under Curriculum Vita)

• Names and contact information for three professional references (upload under Specific Request #1)

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.