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The Department of Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky invites applicants for a full-time Lecturer position to begin August 1, 2022. The selected candidate will be appointed to a nine-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.

Lecturers are vital to the teaching mission of the Mathematics department. The Lecturer will teach primarily first year mathematics courses as well as some second- and third-year courses. Lecturers will normally teach three courses per semester and perform administrative duties associated with the lower-division mathematics program. Lecturers also develop the curriculum in our first-year service courses.

A Ph.D. degree in mathematics or closely related field by the time the appointment is required. Evidence of teaching excellence is valued as is experience or interest in teaching large classes or coordinating classes.

In order to be considered a candidate, applicants will need to complete the following two steps:

1. Submit your job market materials to MathJobs.Org. These materials should include: the standard AMS Cover Sheet for Academic Employment, a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement on teaching experience and quantitative assessments of teaching, a statement on inclusion, diversity, and equity (described below) and at least three (3) letters of reference including letters addressing teaching and supervision of teaching. Evidence of experience or interest in teaching large classes or coordinating classes is valued. All application materials must be submitted online at: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/21673.

2. Complete an application within the University of Kentucky employment system.

As a department and university, we are strongly committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environments for all (see https://dei.uky.edu). In one to two pages, applicants are asked to reflect on their commitments, approaches, and insights related to inclusion, diversity, and equity.

The University of Kentucky provides comprehensive benefits which are fully described at https://www.uky.edu/hr/employment/working-uk/our-benefits.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Applications submitted by January 9, 2023 will receive full consideration. Questions regarding the position should be addressed to Dr. Peter Perry, Interim Chair of Mathematics: 859-257-3470 or peter.perry@uky.edu.

For more information about the Department, please visit http://www.math.uky.edu.

The University of Kentucky considers the health, safety and well-being of our entire community to be a top priority. In alignment with this priority, all new hires must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. For areas that fall under the federal CMS mandate, start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.

A Ph.D. degree in mathematics or closely related field by the time the appointment is required.

Evidence of teaching excellence is valued as is experience or interest in teaching large classes or coordinating classes.

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The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

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.