The School of Information Science in the College of Communication and Information at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in the Library and Information Science Program with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2025.
Qualifications & Responsibilities:
Duties include teaching four courses per semester. We seek a candidate with teaching experience in information organization, information search/reference services, library instructional services, health librarianships, archival studies, or other areas of library practice. Candidates will also be encouraged to develop new courses in their areas of expertise.
The nine-month appointment begins formally on August 16, 2025, and ends on May 15, 2026; however, some preparation work will begin on August 1st, 2025. The initial term for lecturers is for one year. The appointment may be renewed for additional terms based on the program needs, funding ability, and candidate performance. A master’s degree in library and information science and professional experience are required. A Ph.D. in Library and Information Science is preferred.
About the School:
The University of Kentucky’s School of Information Science, an interdisciplinary community of scholars and professionals, brings together communication, information, instruction, and technology. Students learn to leverage knowledge and skills to become critical and informed members of communities. We model and foster human-centered approaches to problem-solving, innovative research, information access and synthesis, and responsible leadership.
The School of Information Science offers two online master’s degrees (library science and information communication technology), an undergraduate major in information communication technology (including an online degree completion component), and an online minor in information studies. Additionally, the School of Information Science includes the Instructional Communication and Research group, which teaches university core courses in multi-modal communication to incoming students. The School boasts an impressive cadre of internationally recognized faculty who are recipients of multiple prestigious awards and fellowships.
About the College:
The College of Communication and Information comprises two schools (School of Information Science and School of Journalism and Media), two departments (Department of Communication and Department of Integrated Strategic Communication), and interdisciplinary master’s and PhD programs. Nearly 100 full-time faculty lead 2,300 undergraduate majors and 350 graduate students while also teaching in the university’s core curriculum and serving students pursuing minors and certificates in the college. The college also houses University of Kentucky’s independent student newspaper, The Kentucky Kernel, and the championship winning Intercollegiate Debate program.
About the University:
Located in the vibrant city of Lexington, the University of Kentucky is a public, land-grant institution that plays a critical leadership role in promoting economic development and human well-being. The campus is home to 35,000 students, more than 2,500 faculty members, and nearly 14,000 staff members. The university is one of just eight in the country with a major academic health center and a full spectrum of academic colleges and professional schools on one contiguous campus. As such, the University of Kentucky is an incubator for interdisciplinary research. These collaborations allow researchers to address the rapidly changing needs of a global society.
Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with diverse 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. To learn more about these benefits, please visit:
www.uky.edu/HR/benefits.
About Lexington:
Featured on the U.S. News & World Report’s list of best places to live in 2022, the City of Lexington is a great place to not only live but also work and study. With a population of roughly 320,000, Lexington offers both the warmth and lower cost of living of a small city and the amenities you would enjoy in a larger city, including the arts, cultural events, and a thriving dining scene.
https://www.visitlex.com/Application materials should include: (1) a letter of application that briefly summarizes background, qualifications, evidence of teaching excellence, and interest in the position; (2) a curriculum vita; and (3) contact information for three references when prompted in the application.
Application review will begin May 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair: Dr. Namjoo Choi at
Namjoo.choi@uky.edu.
