Assistant or Associate Professor of Law
About the Role
The University of Kentucky Rosenberg College of Law invites applications to fill two regular title series tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, beginning in August 2027. The positions will be 9-month appointments corresponding with the University's fall and spring semesters. The College welcomes applications from candidates across all areas of law, but some areas of need include the fields of commercial law (including bankruptcy), business law, and property. We may also consider an applicant for a full Professor position.
Requirements
- J.D. or equivalent law degree
- Record of high academic achievement
- Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and in scholarly productivity in one or more areas as needed
Qualifications
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. We are interested in applicants with a wide variety of professional and academic experiences and backgrounds.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package that supports employee well-being and career development
- 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
- Leadership is committed to promoting work life integration
About Lexington, KY
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).