Assistant, Associate or Professor, Department of Health & Clinical Sciences

Doctoral degree in a health sciences related field with relevant experience; ABD considered. Related fields include, but are not limited to, public health, health psychology, health communication, health administration, medical sociology, medical anthropology, health education or social work.

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Special Title Series (tenure eligible) Faculty Position – Department of Health & Clinical Sciences

The Human Health Sciences (HHS) program, Department of Health & Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences (CHS) at the University of Kentucky is currently accepting applications for a full-time 11-month teaching-focused special title (tenure eligible) faculty member with a preferred start date of July 1, 2027. We invite you to become part of a supportive community of dynamic and dedicated faculty focused on being national leaders in instruction, research, and service to positively impact others. This will be our second new faculty position this year to support robust growth in the department.

The Human Health Sciences (HHS) degree is a pre-professional program for students interested in healthcare careers. The HHS degree offers a liberal arts foundation designed to provide students with a comprehensive look at health care practices to complement a solid foundation in basic science. HHS graduates are prepared to pursue advanced professional degrees in healthcare, such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, optometry, athletic training, medical research, and more. Students are also being prepared for careers in patient navigation and leadership as well as other graduate studies. For more information about the HHS program, please visit: https://www.uky.edu/chs/human-health-sciences.

Primary duties of this faculty position will include teaching undergraduate courses in the HHS program such as ethics, health policy, research in health sciences, social determinants of health, and/or cultural humility, depending on the candidate’s area(s) of expertise. The faculty member will also participate in curriculum development, advising/mentoring students, student admission activities, and other activities as assigned by the Program Director or Department Chair. Additional duties include participating in service across the department, college and university levels and scholarship and research activities as appropriate for special title series. The anticipated effort for this position is Instruction 65-75%, Research/Scholarship 10-20%, Service 8-10%, Professional Development 2-5% and will be determined based on an annual agreement with the Department Chair.

The University of Kentucky and the College of Health Sciences are dedicated to fostering a professional and collaborative environment for students, faculty, and staff. We aim to support a strong community where individuals can thrive in their academic and professional pursuits. In your letter of interest, please describe the ways in which your past or current teaching, mentorship, and/or community service have supported the values of the University of Kentucky College of Health Sciences and the Human Health Sciences Program: https://www.uky.edu/chs/human-health-sciences.

Candidates should apply online with a curriculum vitae, letter of interest, and complete UK job application. Applicants are also asked to submit an overview of their teaching experience which should include their teaching philosophy and sample teaching evaluations (if available). Please upload the overview and sample teaching evaluations as Specific Request 1 in the Applicant Documents section.

Questions should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Jami Warren by email at [email protected].

Review of applications will begin October 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

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.

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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.