The Department of Sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY, invites applications for a teaching post-doc position in Criminology. In addition to criminology courses, the candidate must be able to teach two or more of the following: research methods, statistics, introduction to sociology, and social inequalities. We are particularly interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and inclusion mission of the department. The position will begin August 1, 2023. The position has the possibility of renewal for a second year. Applicants are expected to teach a 3/3 load. Applicants should show strong potential to provide effective undergraduate teaching and have a Ph.D. in Sociology in hand by August 2023.
Applicants should submit the following: 1) curriculum vitae, 2) letter stating the candidate’s research and teaching interests (uploaded as Cover Letter), 3) copy of transcript for highest degree earned, and 4) evidence of teaching experience, particularly syllabi from courses taught (uploaded as specific request 1). Provide the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the academic profile. This information may be used to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.
Review of applications will begin June 1, 2023, and continue until the position is filled. Questions about this position should be addressed to Dr. Edward Morris, Associate Chair, Department of Sociology, University of Kentucky (
edward.morris@uky.edu).