What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer in Mathematics position at Inside Higher Ed?
Job Title
Lecturer in Mathematics
Requisition Number
FE04701
Department Name
8E080:Mathematics
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Type Of Position
Faculty
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
A Ph.D. degree in mathematics or a closely related field by the time of the appointment is required
Required Related Experience
n/a
Required License/Registration/Certification
n/a
Job Summary
The Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky invites applications for three full-time Lecturer positions to begin August 1, 2026. The selected candidates will be appointed to a 9-month, non-tenure eligible faculty position for an initial two-year period that has the potential for renewal and for promotion to Senior Lecturer after five years. The first year Distribution of Effort will be 90% Teaching, and 10% Departmental service. The preferred candidates will have experience teaching both introductory and advanced undergraduate courses. Duties will include instruction, some graduate mentoring, and departmental service. Lecturers are vital to the teaching mission of the Mathematics department. The department is seeking applicants who intend to establish a long-term teaching career within the Department. Evidence of teaching excellence is valued and so are administrative, organizational, and mentoring skills required to teach and coordinate large classes.
A Ph.D. degree in mathematics or a closely related field by the time of the appointment is required.
In order to be considered a candidate, applicants will need to complete the following two steps:
Questions about this search should be addressed to Dr. Jack Schmidt, Search Committee Chair, Department of Mathematics, University of Kentucky (jack.schmidt@uky.edu).
Review of applications will begin on January 2, 2026, and will continue until the positions are filled.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
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 Mathematics
Requisition Number
FE04701
Department Name
8E080:Mathematics
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Type Of Position
Faculty
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
A Ph.D. degree in mathematics or a closely related field by the time of the appointment is required
Required Related Experience
n/a
Required License/Registration/Certification
n/a
Job Summary
The Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky invites applications for three full-time Lecturer positions to begin August 1, 2026. The selected candidates will be appointed to a 9-month, non-tenure eligible faculty position for an initial two-year period that has the potential for renewal and for promotion to Senior Lecturer after five years. The first year Distribution of Effort will be 90% Teaching, and 10% Departmental service. The preferred candidates will have experience teaching both introductory and advanced undergraduate courses. Duties will include instruction, some graduate mentoring, and departmental service. Lecturers are vital to the teaching mission of the Mathematics department. The department is seeking applicants who intend to establish a long-term teaching career within the Department. Evidence of teaching excellence is valued and so are administrative, organizational, and mentoring skills required to teach and coordinate large classes.
A Ph.D. degree in mathematics or a closely related field by the time of the appointment is required.
In order to be considered a candidate, applicants will need to complete the following two steps:
- Submit your job market materials to https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/27516. Applicants must include the following: Cover Letter, CV, Teaching Statement, and Evidence of Teaching Excellence. In addition, please provide at least (3) three letters of reference addressing the applicant’s teaching.
- Complete an Academic Profile within the University of Kentucky employment system by applying to this job.
Questions about this search should be addressed to Dr. Jack Schmidt, Search Committee Chair, Department of Mathematics, University of Kentucky (jack.schmidt@uky.edu).
Review of applications will begin on January 2, 2026, and will continue until the positions are filled.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
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.