Assistant Professor Jobs in Kentucky

Assistant Professor jobs in Kentucky are open across Lexington, Bowling Green, and Louisville and other Kentucky metros, with employers like University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, and Western Kentucky University hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles65+
Top employerUniversity of Kentucky
Top cityLexington, KY
Cities hiring10
Work type98% On-site
Top industryEducation

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University of Louisville
Assistant Professor
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University of Louisville
Added 3d ago
Assistant Professor
University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
Nursing
Medical Specialists
Teaching & Instruction
Research & Academia
Physicians
On-Site
Doctorate
5,001-10,000

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University of Kentucky
Clinical Assistant Professor in Public Policy
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University of Kentucky
Added 6d ago
Clinical Assistant Professor in Public Policy
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky
Teaching & Instruction
Research & Academia
Higher Education
On-Site
Doctorate
10,000+

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University of Louisville
Assistant Professor Term - Mathematics
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University of Louisville
Added 1w ago
Assistant Professor Term - Mathematics
University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
Teaching & Instruction
K-12 Teaching
Higher Education
On-Site
Doctorate
5,001-10,000

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University of Louisville
Assistant Professor
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University of Louisville
Added 1w ago
Assistant Professor
University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky
Teaching & Instruction
Research & Academia
Higher Education
On-Site
Doctorate
5,001-10,000

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Eastern Kentucky University
Assistant Professor of Management
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Eastern Kentucky University
Added 1w ago
Assistant Professor of Management
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky
Teaching & Instruction
Higher Education
Curriculum Design
On-Site
Doctorate
1,001-5,000

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Assistant Professor Jobs by City in Kentucky

Where Kentucky roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Lexington
28 jobs
Bowling Green
12 jobs
Louisville
11 jobs
Richmond
5 jobs
Berea
3 jobs
Murray
2 jobs
Elizabethtown
1 jobs
London
1 jobs
Owensboro
1 jobs

Assistant Professor Job Market in Kentucky

A snapshot from current Kentucky openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • University of Kentucky
    University of Kentucky37
  • University of Louisville
    University of Louisville10
  • Western Kentucky University
    Western Kentucky University8
  • Berea College
    Berea College3
  • Eastern Kentucky University
    Eastern Kentucky University2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education62
  • Science & Research3
  • Healthcare & Medical Services2

What Kentucky Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in assistant professor jobs across Kentucky.

  • Earned doctorate or terminal degree in the relevant academic discipline
  • Active research agenda with peer-reviewed publications or equivalent scholarly output
  • Demonstrated undergraduate or graduate teaching experience in the field
  • Evidence of external grant seeking or funded research projects
  • Ability to advise and mentor undergraduate or graduate students
  • Commitment to departmental service, curriculum development, and collegiality

Assistant Professor Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions

How many assistant professor jobs are there in Kentucky?

There are 65+ assistant professor openings in Kentucky on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Lexington, Bowling Green, and Louisville. New positions post regularly as employers across Kentucky hire.

Which Kentucky cities have the most assistant professor jobs?

Lexington, Bowling Green, and Louisville have the most assistant professor openings in Kentucky right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire assistant professors in Kentucky?

Employers hiring assistant professors in Kentucky include University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, and Western Kentucky University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote assistant professor jobs in Kentucky?

Yes. About 2% of assistant professor openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Kentucky metros.

How do I apply for assistant professor jobs in Kentucky?

You can apply to assistant professor jobs in Kentucky directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Kentucky location, then apply to each one that fits.

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