Lecturer in Exercise Science

About the role

The Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion within the College of Education at the University of Kentucky is seeking candidates for a non-tenure-eligible Lecturer position, effective August 16, 2027. The flagship university of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, UK is home to more than 35,000 students and nearly 2,500 faculty members. Located in Lexington, the Horse Capital of the World, UK is a major employer in a city of approximately 330,000. The Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion (KHP), housed in the College of Education, is comprised of 30 full-time faculty members, and offers undergraduate, masters, and doctoral programs in the academic areas of exercise science, physical education, health promotion, and sport leadership. KHP serves as the academic focus for more than 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Teach a four-four course load (i.e., 12 credits per semester) each academic year, consisting of primarily undergraduate courses serving most of our KHP majors and minors
• Provide support across departmental undergraduate programs
• Provide service to the department, college, and University of Kentucky

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent in field of Exercise Science or related field
• Earned doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent) in Exercise Science, or a related field, with start date in August 2027

Qualifications

• Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level (preferred)

Benefits

Employment at UK comes with many 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.

Application materials

Interested applicants should submit a UK Online Application at www.uky.edu/ukjobs. Applicants should include: a detailed cover letter; a curriculum vita; student evaluations of the candidate's teaching; a teaching philosophy/statement including reflections on experiences with teaching and mentoring diverse student populations; and detailed contact information for three or more professional references that can speak to the applicant's qualifications. References will be contacted for finalists only. Academic transcripts are required for finalists.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Mark Abel, at mark.abel@uky.edu.

Application reviews will begin October 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.