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Lecturer / Senior Lecturer of Agricultural Sceinces

University of Kentucky

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Lecturer / Senior Lecturer of Agricultural Sceinces

University of Kentucky

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Posted: 21-Apr-26

Location: Lexington, Kentucky

Type: Full Time

Area of Focus:

Other

Required Education:

Doctorate

This is a 12-month, non-tenure eligible Lecturer appointment with approximately 80% instruction, 15% career and professional development mentoring, and 5% service responsibilities. The successful candidate will employ high-quality, high-impact pedagogical approaches leading to demonstrated outcomes in teaching, professional mentoring (with a focus on pre-med pathways), and student retention. Distribution of effort is reviewed and determined each year. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026 or January 1, 2027.

Instruction: The lecturer will provide core and specialized instruction for the Agricultural & Medical Biotechnology (AMBT) program and supporting programs (Agricultural Ecosystem Sciences/Entomology) depending on the applicant’s specialty. Key teaching assignments include:

· ABT 101: Introduction to Biotechnology (1 Cr, Fall)

· ABT 180: AI in Life Sciences (3 Cr, online asynchronous)

· ABT 301: Writing and Presentation in the Life Sciences (2 Cr, Fall and Spring)

· ABT 360: Genetics (3 Cr, Fall and Spring)

· ABT 361: Genetics Lab (1 Cr, Fall and Spring; two lab sections each)

· AFE 100: Agriculture and Food Systems (3 Cr, Fall; one section)

And depending on the applicant’s specialty, either

· AES 3—: Plant Biotechnology or Modern Breeding (3 Cr, Spring) OR

· ENT 3—: Forensic Entomology (3 Cr, Spring) with a genomic and AI focus

Career & Professional Development Mentoring: Serve as a primary Career and Professional Development mentor with specialization for pre-med students, guiding health-related research engagement at UK and as the AMBT leadership member, supporting recruitment, outreach materials, and student success initiatives across AMBT.

Service: As a land-grant university, service to department, college, university, professional societies, and the public is expected.

Applicants must have earned a doctorate in a relevant life science discipline (e.g., biotechnology, genetics, plant/animal sciences, entomology, or related fields). Preferred qualifications include demonstrated excellence in undergraduate instruction; experience mentoring undergraduates (especially pre-health); strong written and oral communication; and the ability to design, deliver, and assess laboratory-based courses. Experience with curriculum development in genetics with laboratory, biotechnology, plant breeding, forensic entomology, and/or applications of AI in life sciences is desirable. Evidence of strong organizational skills and the ability to work in collaborative, interdisciplinary environments is essential.

https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/626760

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The University of Kentucky is a university with approximately 23,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. UK is Kentucky’s flagship university and a land grant institution. We have a university commitment to improve the lives of Kentuckians and beyond and that is why environmental stewardship and sustainability are core parts of our institution’s legacy. We are recognized as a Tree Campus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, a Gold level Bicycle Friendly University by The League of American Bicyclists, and are recognized as a STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System) Silver Rating by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. The university is geographically near downtown Lexington, which offers the vibrancy of an urban location while being in close proximity to working landscapes and recognized wilderness areas. It is a thriving community of 300,000+ with a strong commitment to quality of life, education, and the arts. Lexington is in the Bluegrass Region, an internationally acclaimed cultural landscape and agricultural region.

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By using this feature you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. Details Posted: 21-Apr-26 Location: Lexington, Kentucky Type: Full Time Area of Focus: Other Required Education: Doctorate This is a 12-month, non-tenure eligible Lecturer appointment with approximately 80% instruction, 15% career and professional development mentoring, and 5% service responsibilities. The successful candidate will employ high-quality, high-impact pedagogical approaches leading to demonstrated outcomes in teaching, professional mentoring (with a focus on pre-med pathways), and student retention. Distribution of effort is reviewed and determined each year. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026 or January 1, 2027. Instruction: The lecturer will provide core and specialized instruction for the Agricultural & Medical Biotechnology (AMBT) program and supporting programs (Agricultural Ecosystem Sciences/Entomology) depending on the applicant’s specialty. Key teaching assignments include: · ABT 101: Introduction to Biotechnology (1 Cr, Fall) · ABT 180: AI in Life Sciences (3 Cr, online asynchronous) · ABT 301: Writing and Presentation in the Life Sciences (2 Cr, Fall and Spring) · ABT 360: Genetics (3 Cr, Fall and Spring) · ABT 361: Genetics Lab (1 Cr, Fall and Spring; two lab sections each) · AFE 100: Agriculture and Food Systems (3 Cr, Fall; one section) And depending on the applicant’s specialty, either · AES 3—: Plant Biotechnology or Modern Breeding (3 Cr, Spring) OR · ENT 3—: Forensic Entomology (3 Cr, Spring) with a genomic and AI focus Career & Professional Development Mentoring: Serve as a primary Career and Professional Development mentor with specialization for pre-med students, guiding health-related research engagement at UK and as the AMBT leadership member, supporting recruitment, outreach materials, and student success initiatives across AMBT. Service: As a land-grant university, service to department, college, university, professional societies, and the public is expected. Applicants must have earned a doctorate in a relevant life science discipline (e.g., biotechnology, genetics, plant/animal sciences, entomology, or related fields). Preferred qualifications include demonstrated excellence in undergraduate instruction; experience mentoring undergraduates (especially pre-health); strong written and oral communication; and the ability to design, deliver, and assess laboratory-based courses. Experience with curriculum development in genetics with laboratory, biotechnology, plant breeding, forensic entomology, and/or applications of AI in life sciences is desirable. Evidence of strong organizational skills and the ability to work in collaborative, interdisciplinary environments is essential. https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/626760 Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs About University of Kentucky The University of Kentucky is a university with approximately 23,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. UK is Kentucky’s flagship university and a land grant institution. We have a university commitment to improve the lives of Kentuckians and beyond and that is why environmental stewardship and sustainability are core parts of our institution’s legacy. We are recognized as a Tree Campus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, a Gold level Bicycle Friendly University by The League of American Bicyclists, and are recognized as a STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System) Silver Rating by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. The university is geographically near downtown Lexington, which offers the vibrancy of an urban location while being in close proximity to working landscapes and recognized wilderness areas. It is a thriving community of 300,000+ with a strong commitment to quality of life, education, and the arts. Lexington is in the Bluegrass Region, an internationally acclaimed cultural landscape and agricultural region. Connections working at University of Kentucky https://www.escnnetwork.org/jobs/22218391/lecturer-senior-lecturer-of-agricultural-sceinces Loading. Please wait. Error Powered By