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Job Title
Temporary Instructor - .75 FTE
Requisition Number
FE04919
Department Name
8W100:Martin School of Public Administration
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Type Of Position
Faculty
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Affairs or a closely related field.
Required Related Experience
N/A
Job Summary
The Martin School invites applications for a temporary, non-tenure-track .75 FTE faculty position to support instruction in its MPA and MPFM programs. Teaching will be conducted fully online. The appointment is expected to begin August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will bring substantive expertise in public financial management and/or nonprofit management, a demonstrated commitment to graduate teaching, and the capacity to contribute to program development—particularly the strengthening and coordination of the School’s capstone experience and applied policy training.
Teaching Responsibilities
The position carries a teaching load of 5 courses total, inclusive of fall, spring and summer semesters, with courses drawn from the following areas based on program needs and candidate expertise:
Service and Program Contributions
In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will contribute to the School’s academic programs through:
Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Rhonda Trautman, Search Committee Chair (Rhonda.Trautman@uky.edu).
Interested Applicants Should Apply And Include
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
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.
Temporary Instructor - .75 FTE
Requisition Number
FE04919
Department Name
8W100:Martin School of Public Administration
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Type Of Position
Faculty
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track
Required Education
Ph.D. in Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Affairs or a closely related field.
Required Related Experience
- Demonstrated experience teaching at the graduate level
- Substantive expertise in public financial management, nonprofit management, or both
- Ability to teach effectively in online formats (asynchronous and/or synchronous)
N/A
Job Summary
The Martin School invites applications for a temporary, non-tenure-track .75 FTE faculty position to support instruction in its MPA and MPFM programs. Teaching will be conducted fully online. The appointment is expected to begin August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will bring substantive expertise in public financial management and/or nonprofit management, a demonstrated commitment to graduate teaching, and the capacity to contribute to program development—particularly the strengthening and coordination of the School’s capstone experience and applied policy training.
Teaching Responsibilities
The position carries a teaching load of 5 courses total, inclusive of fall, spring and summer semesters, with courses drawn from the following areas based on program needs and candidate expertise:
- Public financial management, budgeting, and fiscal analysis
- Nonprofit management and governance
- MPA/MPFM capstone courses and applied policy projects
Service and Program Contributions
In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will contribute to the School’s academic programs through:
- Active participation in the review, coordination, and improvement of the capstone process, including advising students on applied projects, refining evaluation frameworks, and collaborating with faculty on standards and learning outcomes
- Participation in relevant School committees and program activities
- Engagement in program assessment and continuous improvement efforts
Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Rhonda Trautman, Search Committee Chair (Rhonda.Trautman@uky.edu).
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)
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
- Experience coordinating or directing academic programs, capstone courses, or applied learning initiatives
- Applied or scholarly experience in public financial management, municipal finance, or nonprofit sector finance
- Experience advising graduate students on applied research or policy projects
- Familiarity with NASPAA standards and graduate public affairs program design
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.