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Job Title
Assistant or Associate Professor of Law
Requisition Number
FE04585
Department Name
8K100:Law Instruction
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Type Of Position
Faculty
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track
Required Education
J.D. or equivalent law degree
Required Related Experience
Evidence of excellence or potential for excellence in teaching and in scholarly
productivity in one or more areas as needed.
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Job Summary
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY ROSENBERG COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications to fill three regular title series tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning in August 2026. The positions will be 9-month appointments corresponding with the University’s fall and spring. The College welcomes applications from candidates across all areas of law and particularly from persons whose teaching interests span multiple subjects. We may consider an applicant for a full Professor position. The Rosenberg College of Law is an important part of a major research university and offers a collegial and supportive atmosphere for its faculty, staff, and students. Applicants should have a J.D. or equivalent law degree, a record of high academic achievement, and a demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and in scholarly productivity. Successful applicants will be expected to distribute their work effort as follows: 45% of effort into teaching, 45% of effort into research, and 10% of effort into service. We are interested in applicants with a wide range of professional and academic experience relevant to the position. Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience.
To receive consideration for this position, applicants must apply through the University of Kentucky’s Integrated Employment System where they can submit a letter of application and resume. Please send any questions to Faculty Appointments Committee Chair Alan Kluegel, alan.kluegel@uky.edu, or by mail at the University of Kentucky Rosenberg College of Law, 620 South Limestone, Lexington, KY 40506-0048.
Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and includes a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee well-being and career development. Leadership is committed to promoting work life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. Additional optional benefits include dental and vision insurance, supplemental retirement plans, and much more. To learn more about these benefits, click here.
Lexington is in the center of the Bluegrass, an internationally acclaimed cultural landscape, and in close proximity to Louisville and Cincinnati. It is a community of 300,000 and is distinguished by its rating as one of the top 10 most educated cities in the nation (according to the U.S. Census), top 5 cities for young professionals (Kiplinger), top 3 mid-sized cities for lowest cost of living (KPMG LLP), and top 5 cities to raise a family (Forbes). More information on Lexington is available at http://www.visitlex.com and http://www.aceweekly.com.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
N/A
Open Until Filled
Yes
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
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.
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.
Assistant or Associate Professor of Law
Requisition Number
FE04585
Department Name
8K100:Law Instruction
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Type Of Position
Faculty
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track
Required Education
J.D. or equivalent law degree
Required Related Experience
Evidence of excellence or potential for excellence in teaching and in scholarly
productivity in one or more areas as needed.
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Job Summary
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY ROSENBERG COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications to fill three regular title series tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning in August 2026. The positions will be 9-month appointments corresponding with the University’s fall and spring. The College welcomes applications from candidates across all areas of law and particularly from persons whose teaching interests span multiple subjects. We may consider an applicant for a full Professor position. The Rosenberg College of Law is an important part of a major research university and offers a collegial and supportive atmosphere for its faculty, staff, and students. Applicants should have a J.D. or equivalent law degree, a record of high academic achievement, and a demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and in scholarly productivity. Successful applicants will be expected to distribute their work effort as follows: 45% of effort into teaching, 45% of effort into research, and 10% of effort into service. We are interested in applicants with a wide range of professional and academic experience relevant to the position. Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience.
To receive consideration for this position, applicants must apply through the University of Kentucky’s Integrated Employment System where they can submit a letter of application and resume. Please send any questions to Faculty Appointments Committee Chair Alan Kluegel, alan.kluegel@uky.edu, or by mail at the University of Kentucky Rosenberg College of Law, 620 South Limestone, Lexington, KY 40506-0048.
Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and includes a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee well-being and career development. Leadership is committed to promoting work life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. Additional optional benefits include dental and vision insurance, supplemental retirement plans, and much more. To learn more about these benefits, click here.
Lexington is in the center of the Bluegrass, an internationally acclaimed cultural landscape, and in close proximity to Louisville and Cincinnati. It is a community of 300,000 and is distinguished by its rating as one of the top 10 most educated cities in the nation (according to the U.S. Census), top 5 cities for young professionals (Kiplinger), top 3 mid-sized cities for lowest cost of living (KPMG LLP), and top 5 cities to raise a family (Forbes). More information on Lexington is available at http://www.visitlex.com and http://www.aceweekly.com.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
N/A
Open Until Filled
Yes
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
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.
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.