Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar - School of Information Science

About the role

The School of Information Science (SIS) in the College of Communication and Information at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar in Communication with an anticipated start date of January 1, 2027. The position is based in Lexington, KY.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to eight courses during the academic year.
• Work with a faculty mentor on a special project during the summer months.
• Teach required undergraduate composition and communication courses (CIS 110 Composition and Communication I, CIS 111 Composition and Communication II, CIS 112 Accelerated Composition and Communication) and business communication (CIS 300 Strategic Business and Professional Communication).
• Each course has a course coordinator who prepares the base syllabus and Canvas shell; a Program Coordinator provides additional support to faculty.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Communication or a related area, earned within the past two years, required by the appointment start date.
• Teaching experience, especially in writing-intensive courses, is preferred.
• Physical requirements: present in a classroom; regular use of a computer.

Pay

$50,000 per year.

Schedule

• Full-time position.
• Twelve-month contract from January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027, with the option to renew for one additional year.
• Shift follows the course schedule.