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Job Title
Lecturer in Computer Science/Engineering
Requisition Number
FE04840
Department Name
8H040:Computer Science
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Type Of Position
Faculty
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
Masters in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
Required Related Experience
Prior relevant teaching and/or industry experience.
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Job Summary
The Department of Computer Science at the University of Kentucky invites applications for the position of Lecturer. This position is a non-tenure track faculty position on a renewable one-year contract; appointments are nine-month, renewable with a start date of August 1, 2026. Longer contracts may be offered upon successful completion of initial assignments. The initial Distribution of Effort (DOE) will be 80% Instruction, 10% Service, and 10% Professional Development.
Duties will include teaching a broad range of undergraduate courses (but not First Year Engineering courses), holding office hours, grading, supervision of teaching assistants and development of course materials. Multiple sections of lecture and laboratory courses will be offered each semester.Applicants should have strong written and oral communication skills and a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. Lecturer positions do not have required research responsibility; however interest in research will be viewed favorably.
Lecturer applicants should hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. PhD preferred. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering and strong industry experience will also be considered. Successful candidates will be expected to have prior relevant teaching and/or industry experience.
Applications are now being accepted. Review of credentials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Applications must include the following: a letter of application (upload under cover letter), a curriculum vitae or resume, and a statement of teaching philosophy (upload under Specific Request 1); as well as the names and contact information for at least three references when prompted in the application. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system in advanced rounds of the interview process.Questions should be directed to HR/Employment by phone at 1-859-257-9555 press 2 or email (ukjobs@email.uky.edu), or to Diane Mier (diane.mier@uky.edu) in the department of Computer Science. Please note that, to be considered an applicant, applications must be submitted through the UK Jobs site.
The University of Kentucky is one of eight institutions in the United States with colleges of agriculture, arts and sciences, business, engineering, law, medicine, and pharmacy all on a single campus, making it uniquely suited for robust interdisciplinary collaborations. Located in Lexington, one of the safest, most creative and well-educated cities in the nation, we offer an ideal setting in which to build a successful work-life balanced career. Lexington is the heart of the scenic Bluegrass Region, with many outdoor recreation opportunities and excellent public and private schools.
Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with comprehensive 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
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
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 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.
Lecturer in Computer Science/Engineering
Requisition Number
FE04840
Department Name
8H040:Computer Science
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Type Of Position
Faculty
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
Masters in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
Required Related Experience
Prior relevant teaching and/or industry experience.
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Job Summary
The Department of Computer Science at the University of Kentucky invites applications for the position of Lecturer. This position is a non-tenure track faculty position on a renewable one-year contract; appointments are nine-month, renewable with a start date of August 1, 2026. Longer contracts may be offered upon successful completion of initial assignments. The initial Distribution of Effort (DOE) will be 80% Instruction, 10% Service, and 10% Professional Development.
Duties will include teaching a broad range of undergraduate courses (but not First Year Engineering courses), holding office hours, grading, supervision of teaching assistants and development of course materials. Multiple sections of lecture and laboratory courses will be offered each semester.Applicants should have strong written and oral communication skills and a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. Lecturer positions do not have required research responsibility; however interest in research will be viewed favorably.
Lecturer applicants should hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering. PhD preferred. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering and strong industry experience will also be considered. Successful candidates will be expected to have prior relevant teaching and/or industry experience.
Applications are now being accepted. Review of credentials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Applications must include the following: a letter of application (upload under cover letter), a curriculum vitae or resume, and a statement of teaching philosophy (upload under Specific Request 1); as well as the names and contact information for at least three references when prompted in the application. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system in advanced rounds of the interview process.Questions should be directed to HR/Employment by phone at 1-859-257-9555 press 2 or email (ukjobs@email.uky.edu), or to Diane Mier (diane.mier@uky.edu) in the department of Computer Science. Please note that, to be considered an applicant, applications must be submitted through the UK Jobs site.
The University of Kentucky is one of eight institutions in the United States with colleges of agriculture, arts and sciences, business, engineering, law, medicine, and pharmacy all on a single campus, making it uniquely suited for robust interdisciplinary collaborations. Located in Lexington, one of the safest, most creative and well-educated cities in the nation, we offer an ideal setting in which to build a successful work-life balanced career. Lexington is the heart of the scenic Bluegrass Region, with many outdoor recreation opportunities and excellent public and private schools.
Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with comprehensive 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
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
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 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.