Job Summary
THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF SOCIAL WORK (CoSW) is a renowned leader in higher education. Our mission is clear: Through rigorous research excellence in instruction and steadfast service the CoSW works to improve the human condition. Always in all ways. As the states flagship university CoSW is committed to actualizing our mission through innovative accessible academic programming. CoSW is home to several undergraduate graduate and doctoral programs including: Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Bachelor of Arts in Social Work Master of Science in Criminal Justice Master of Social Work Doctorate of Social Work Ph.D. in Social Work and multiple undergraduate and graduate certificate programs. In addition to Lexingtons main campus we have a satellite campus at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio Texas. To continue to advance our support infrastructure for CoSW we invite applicants for 9month tenure eligible Assistant Professor positions in the Regular Title Series to begin as early as January 2025 or August 2025. Successful candidates are expected to develop and maintain a strong record of highimpact scholarship (e.g. publications presentations etc. and a dynamic externally funded research program). In addition successful candidates are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses. The University of Kentucky offers comprehensive benefits. To find out more information please visit: Minimum Requirements PhD in Criminal Justice Sociology Social Work or related field ABD will be considered) Strong potential for producing highquality scholarship and securing external funding Ability to foster develop and/or maintain positive professional relationships with local state federal and private criminal justice focused agencies/organizations/associations Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position Procedure for Candidacy Applicants are requested to submit the following: Letter of interest detailing applicants goodness of fit for the position a brief discussion of research agenda and relevant teaching experience. (upload as Cover Letter) Curriculum Vitae Research statement that summarizes applicants current interests trajectory and impact on the criminal justice field (upload as Specific Request #1 Inquiries about the position can be emailed to . Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until positions are filled.