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Assistant Professor of Educational Policy Studies & Evaluation--Qualitative Research Design & Methods, Regular Title Series

University of Kentucky -
Lexington, KY

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Doctoral degree
Research manuscripts
Qualitative data analysis
Writing skills
Research project design
University teaching experience
Higher education teaching
Qualitative research design

Full Job Description

Posting Details

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Educational Policy Studies & Evaluation-Qualitative Research Design & Methods, Regular Title Series

Requisition Number

FE04955

Working Title

Department Name

8G060:Educational Policy Studies and Evaluatio

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Type of Position

Faculty

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Tenure Track Status

Tenure Track

Required Education

Earned doctorate in qualitative research design and methods or related area, or an earned doctorate in disciplinary areas such as education policy, public policy, higher education, or a closely related field with extensive preparation in qualitative research design and methods.

Required Related Experience

Required qualifications include:

Experience in conducting qualitative research;
Demonstrated or evidenced potential to teach qualitative methods and methodologies at the graduate level;
Evidence of scholarly productivity;
Experience working with student populations; and
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Required License/Registration/Certification

n/a

Job Summary

The Department of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation (EPE) in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky invites applications and nominations for a tenure-eligible Assistant Professor position, effective August 15, 2027. The individual will be responsible for carrying out research, teaching, and service within the department. We welcome applicants with methodological expertise in qualitative research design and methods that aligns with the topical areas of focus within EPE.

Main duties and responsibilities include the following:

Teach courses in EPE
Have an active research agenda including the active pursuit of extramural funding
Maintain a professional service agenda appropriate for rank and career stage
Assist with the recruitment and advising of graduate students and serve on doctoral program committees
Support the strategic goals and priorities of the Department, College, and University

Required qualifications include:

An earned doctorate in qualitative research design and methods or related area, or an earned doctorate in disciplinary areas such as education policy, public policy, higher education, or a closely related field with extensive preparation in qualitative research design and methods
Experience in conducting qualitative research
Demonstrated or evidenced potential to teach qualitative methods and methodologies at the graduate level
Evidence of scholarly productivity
Experience working with student populations
Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred qualifications include:

Successful post-secondary teaching and advising of graduate students
Online teaching experience
Research and methodological interests in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence and large language models, community engaged inquiry, and participatory research methods

To apply for the position, please upload the following:

Curriculum vita
Cover letter – Address your qualifications, area(s) of specialization, and desired courses to teach
Two representative publications or writing samples
Unofficial Academic Transcripts – Official transcripts required upon hire
Statement on Teaching, Advising, and Service – (One page, upload under Specific Request 1)
Statement on Research and Scholarly Activity – (One page, upload under Specific Request 2)
Names and contact information of three people from whom references may be solicited

The review of applications begins September 11, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Kayla Johnson, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected]

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Preferred Education/Experience

Preferred qualifications include:

Successful post-secondary teaching and advising of graduate students;
Online teaching experience
Research and methodological interests in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence and large language models, community-engaged inquiry, and participatory research methods.

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled

Yes

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We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.

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.

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