The Martin School invites applications for a temporary, non-tenure-track .75 FTE faculty position to support instruction in its MPA and MPFM programs. Teaching will be conducted fully online. The appointment is expected to begin August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will bring substantive expertise in public financial management and/or nonprofit management, a demonstrated commitment to graduate teaching, and the capacity to contribute to program development—particularly the strengthening and coordination of the School’s capstone experience and applied policy training.
Teaching Responsibilities
The position carries a teaching load of 5 courses total, inclusive of fall, spring and summer semesters, with courses drawn from the following areas based on program needs and candidate expertise:
- Public financial management, budgeting, and fiscal analysis
- Nonprofit management and governance
- MPA/MPFM capstone courses and applied policy projects
The specific distribution of teaching responsibilities may be adjusted based on program needs.
Service and Program Contributions
In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will contribute to the School’s academic programs through:
- Active participation in the review, coordination, and improvement of the capstone process, including advising students on applied projects, refining evaluation frameworks, and collaborating with faculty on standards and learning outcomes
- Participation in relevant School committees and program activities
- Engagement in program assessment and continuous improvement efforts
The Martin School of Public Policy and Administration is a University Center of Excellence with a multidisciplinary faculty offering five degrees: Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration, Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Policy, Master of Public Financial Management, and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy. Currently, the Martin School is a highly ranked program as it is currently ranked 26th among all public affairs programs, 4th in public finance and budgeting, 24th in local government management and 35th in public policy analysis by U.S. News and World Report. For more information about the Martin School, please visit http://www.martin.uky.edu/
Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Rhonda Trautman, Search Committee Chair (
[email protected]).
Interested applicants should apply and include:
- Letter of application detailing qualifications (upload under Cover Letter)
- Current curriculum vita (upload under Curriculum Vita)
- Names and contact information for three professional references (upload under Specific Request #1)
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
