Assistant Professor Jobs in Lexington, KY
Assistant Professor jobs in Lexington, Kentucky are concentrated in and around the University of Kentucky campus corridor, Chevy Chase, and the South Limestone district, with demand running deepest in higher education, research, and healthcare sciences. Employers actively hiring include University of Kentucky and Transylvania University. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Center for Oral Health Research and Division of Public Health
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University of Kentucky
Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Center for Oral Health Research and Division of Public Health
Lexington, Kentucky
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Assistant, Associate or Professor Division of Periodontics
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University of Kentucky
Assistant, Associate or Professor Division of Periodontics
Lexington, Kentucky
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Visiting Assistant Professor of Business Administration
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Transylvania University
Visiting Assistant Professor of Business Administration
Lexington, Kentucky
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University of Kentucky
Assistant, Associate or Professor in Gastrointestinal Cancer Research
Lexington, Kentucky
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Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Physiology
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University of Kentucky
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Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Center for Oral Health Research and Division of Public Health
University of Kentucky·Lexington, Kentucky
Job functions:
Master's degree
10,000+ employees
Job Description
Posting Details
Job Title
Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Center for Oral Health Research and Division of Public Health
Requisition Number
FE04945
Working Title
Department Name
7A005:RESEARCH & GRADUATE STUDIES
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Type of Position
Faculty
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track
Required Education
This position requires a dental degree (DMD or DDS) or dental health provider credentials.
Required Related Experience
Since this is a tenure track line, ability and experience in research conduct is also important and required for this position.
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Job Summary
POSITION DESCRIPTION
This faculty member will participate in the academic, research and service programs in the Center for Oral Health Research to and help develop partnerships, and programs to educate the future dental professionals, help reduce health disparities and increase research funding. Important collaborative leadership relationships are with the Division of Public health, the UK College of Public Health, Medicine, and the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. This individual will work with other faculty and staff in the Division and other Colleges to increase funding to strengthen educational, service and research programs for UKCD and to improve overall scholarly productivity for the Center, consistent with the University’s goals to achieve top twenty status.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The faculty member reports directly to the Associate Dean for Research (main report), as well as to the Division Chief of Public Health Dentistry. The duties of the position include:
1. To participate in the teaching activities of the Division of Public Health Dentistry and Center of Oral health Research, including graduate program courses and the predoctoral basic science courses.
2. To co-direct graduate programs courses related to research conduct and translational sciences
3. To oversee and participate in the research activities of the Center for Oral Health Research
4. To collaborate with the division chief the public health and or dental care services in community based settings as part of dental outreach programs.
5. To oversee and participate in funding procurement activities for research and public health services.
PERCENTAGE OF TIME AND EFFORT (DOE)
PERCENTAGE OF TIME AND EFFORT (DOE)
Instruction 30-40%
Research, Scholarship 40-50%
Service 3-5%
Administration 10-20%
Professional Development and other creative activities 10%
TOTAL 100%
CRITERIA FOR APPOINTMENT AND/OR PROMOTION
CRITERIA FOR APPOINTMENT AND/OR PROMOTION
Special Title Series/Academic Clinician Scientist
Assistant Professor
- Post DMD/DDS and postgraduate training with important commitment to clinical service and academic community.
- Evidence of or potential for a high level of clinical competence in a clinical or public health area. Use of innovative approaches, technologies, instrumentation, or systems of patient care in a clinical or public health discipline.
- Evidence of or potential for recognition by peers and patients as an outstanding clinician or public health practitioner. Evidence of a developing leadership role in a clinical service or dental health system. Active participation in local, regional, or national professional organizations.
- Evidence of or potential for recognition by dental students, residents, fellows, other learners, and peers for excellence in teaching.
- Evidence of or potential for scholarly communications, such as clinical observations, case reports, analytic studies, reviews, policy reports, chapters, clinical manuals, and treatment guidelines.
and/or
- Dissemination of clinical or public health knowledge, techniques, and technologies through syllabi, video and audio learning aids, computer-based material, or professional communications.
Associate Professor
- Excellent service as assistant professor at UKCD (or its equivalent elsewhere) with record of excellence in clinical and academic community service and teaching.
- Evidence of advancement of skills/knowledge in the field as recognized by peers, programs, certification or advanced degree(s).*
- Emerging regional or national reputation as a clinical authority in a clinical (generalist or specialist) or public health field.
- Introduces and evaluates new, innovative approaches locally and develops standards for patient care and/or public health practice. Has collaborative role in clinical trials and clinical investigations.
- Emerging reputation for excellence in clinical or public health practice.
- Recognition as an excellent teacher at regional level. Service as role model of a practicing dentist for students, residents, and fellows.
- Continuing publications of important reviews, analytic studies, chapters, and educational textbooks as well as clinical or public health observations. Scholarly activity may be demonstrated in a variety of forms including written form, audio and video learning aids, and computer-based material. Evidence that candidate has stimulated trainees and colleagues to prepare clinical and/or public health papers and reviews. These activities may include engagement with communities outside the University.
Professor
- Excellent service as associate professor at UKCD (or its equivalent elsewhere) with outstanding accomplishments as clinician and a teacher, as well as service to academic community.
- Evidence of advancement of skills/knowledge in the field as recognized by peers, programs, certification or advanced degree(s).*
- Development or introduction and evaluation of new approaches to patient care or public health practice. Ongoing collaborative role in clinical trials or clinical investigation.
- Development of national or international reputation for excellence in clinical or public health practice, and as an authority in a clinical field or public health or both.
- Significant leadership role in provision of clinical or public health care in health care system.
- Leadership role in professional societies, with active participation in development of the societies’ programs or policies. Academic recognition by award of honors by professional societies.
- Recognition as an outstanding teacher. Leadership role and significant contributions to teaching programs at local, regional, and national levels. Evidence of service as effective role model and mentor for dental students, trainees, and colleagues.
- Publications of major reviews, chapters, and educational textbooks, as well as clinical or public health observations and analytic studies. Important impact on and participation in development of national standards for patient care or public health practice.
- Continuing dissemination of clinical and/or public health expertise in written form, by multimedia learning aids, or through computer-based material. These accomplishments may include engagement with communities outside the University.
- In a discipline that aligns with the needs of the Department or College
These guidelines are to be used in conjunction with the definitions and examples of scholarship and excellence, and the Statements of Evidence provided in the College of Dentistry Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure procedures.
The University of Kentucky’s Statement on Benefits: Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with many rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
A master’s degree in public health or experience with Public health service and statistics is preferred, along with knowledge of basic science curriculum and integration science for dental students.
Experience with an academic institution and teaching is also preferable.
Experience with an academic institution and teaching is also preferable.
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled
Yes
Our University Community
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.
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.
University of Kentucky
Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Center for Oral Health Research and Division of Public Health
Lexington, Kentucky
Added 2w ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
Master's degree
Job Description
Posting Details
Job Title
Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Center for Oral Health Research and Division of Public Health
Requisition Number
FE04945
Working Title
Department Name
7A005:RESEARCH & GRADUATE STUDIES
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Type of Position
Faculty
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track
Required Education
This position requires a dental degree (DMD or DDS) or dental health provider credentials.
Required Related Experience
Since this is a tenure track line, ability and experience in research conduct is also important and required for this position.
Required License/Registration/Certification
N/A
Job Summary
POSITION DESCRIPTION
This faculty member will participate in the academic, research and service programs in the Center for Oral Health Research to and help develop partnerships, and programs to educate the future dental professionals, help reduce health disparities and increase research funding. Important collaborative leadership relationships are with the Division of Public health, the UK College of Public Health, Medicine, and the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. This individual will work with other faculty and staff in the Division and other Colleges to increase funding to strengthen educational, service and research programs for UKCD and to improve overall scholarly productivity for the Center, consistent with the University’s goals to achieve top twenty status.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The faculty member reports directly to the Associate Dean for Research (main report), as well as to the Division Chief of Public Health Dentistry. The duties of the position include:
1. To participate in the teaching activities of the Division of Public Health Dentistry and Center of Oral health Research, including graduate program courses and the predoctoral basic science courses.
2. To co-direct graduate programs courses related to research conduct and translational sciences
3. To oversee and participate in the research activities of the Center for Oral Health Research
4. To collaborate with the division chief the public health and or dental care services in community based settings as part of dental outreach programs.
5. To oversee and participate in funding procurement activities for research and public health services.
PERCENTAGE OF TIME AND EFFORT (DOE)
PERCENTAGE OF TIME AND EFFORT (DOE)
Instruction 30-40%
Research, Scholarship 40-50%
Service 3-5%
Administration 10-20%
Professional Development and other creative activities 10%
TOTAL 100%
CRITERIA FOR APPOINTMENT AND/OR PROMOTION
CRITERIA FOR APPOINTMENT AND/OR PROMOTION
Special Title Series/Academic Clinician Scientist
Assistant Professor
- Post DMD/DDS and postgraduate training with important commitment to clinical service and academic community.
- Evidence of or potential for a high level of clinical competence in a clinical or public health area. Use of innovative approaches, technologies, instrumentation, or systems of patient care in a clinical or public health discipline.
- Evidence of or potential for recognition by peers and patients as an outstanding clinician or public health practitioner. Evidence of a developing leadership role in a clinical service or dental health system. Active participation in local, regional, or national professional organizations.
- Evidence of or potential for recognition by dental students, residents, fellows, other learners, and peers for excellence in teaching.
- Evidence of or potential for scholarly communications, such as clinical observations, case reports, analytic studies, reviews, policy reports, chapters, clinical manuals, and treatment guidelines.
and/or
- Dissemination of clinical or public health knowledge, techniques, and technologies through syllabi, video and audio learning aids, computer-based material, or professional communications.
Associate Professor
- Excellent service as assistant professor at UKCD (or its equivalent elsewhere) with record of excellence in clinical and academic community service and teaching.
- Evidence of advancement of skills/knowledge in the field as recognized by peers, programs, certification or advanced degree(s).*
- Emerging regional or national reputation as a clinical authority in a clinical (generalist or specialist) or public health field.
- Introduces and evaluates new, innovative approaches locally and develops standards for patient care and/or public health practice. Has collaborative role in clinical trials and clinical investigations.
- Emerging reputation for excellence in clinical or public health practice.
- Recognition as an excellent teacher at regional level. Service as role model of a practicing dentist for students, residents, and fellows.
- Continuing publications of important reviews, analytic studies, chapters, and educational textbooks as well as clinical or public health observations. Scholarly activity may be demonstrated in a variety of forms including written form, audio and video learning aids, and computer-based material. Evidence that candidate has stimulated trainees and colleagues to prepare clinical and/or public health papers and reviews. These activities may include engagement with communities outside the University.
Professor
- Excellent service as associate professor at UKCD (or its equivalent elsewhere) with outstanding accomplishments as clinician and a teacher, as well as service to academic community.
- Evidence of advancement of skills/knowledge in the field as recognized by peers, programs, certification or advanced degree(s).*
- Development or introduction and evaluation of new approaches to patient care or public health practice. Ongoing collaborative role in clinical trials or clinical investigation.
- Development of national or international reputation for excellence in clinical or public health practice, and as an authority in a clinical field or public health or both.
- Significant leadership role in provision of clinical or public health care in health care system.
- Leadership role in professional societies, with active participation in development of the societies’ programs or policies. Academic recognition by award of honors by professional societies.
- Recognition as an outstanding teacher. Leadership role and significant contributions to teaching programs at local, regional, and national levels. Evidence of service as effective role model and mentor for dental students, trainees, and colleagues.
- Publications of major reviews, chapters, and educational textbooks, as well as clinical or public health observations and analytic studies. Important impact on and participation in development of national standards for patient care or public health practice.
- Continuing dissemination of clinical and/or public health expertise in written form, by multimedia learning aids, or through computer-based material. These accomplishments may include engagement with communities outside the University.
- In a discipline that aligns with the needs of the Department or College
These guidelines are to be used in conjunction with the definitions and examples of scholarship and excellence, and the Statements of Evidence provided in the College of Dentistry Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure procedures.
The University of Kentucky’s Statement on Benefits: Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with many rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
A master’s degree in public health or experience with Public health service and statistics is preferred, along with knowledge of basic science curriculum and integration science for dental students.
Experience with an academic institution and teaching is also preferable.
Experience with an academic institution and teaching is also preferable.
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled
Yes
Our University Community
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.
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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Assistant Professor Jobs in Lexington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a assistant professor job in Lexington?
Lexington's academic job market is anchored by research universities and a growing healthcare education sector, so the strongest candidates hold a completed doctoral degree and a developing publication or grant record. Targeting departments with active research agendas, showing familiarity with the university's community engagement priorities, and having prior teaching experience in your discipline gives you a clear edge in this market.
Which companies hire assistant professors in Lexington?
Companies currently hiring assistant professors in Lexington include University of Kentucky and Transylvania University, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Lexington's hiring landscape is led by universities, medical colleges, and community college campuses that serve both traditional and professional-degree students.
Are there remote assistant professor jobs in Lexington?
Yes, though assistant professor roles are less remote-friendly than most desk-based positions because of in-person teaching, lab, and committee obligations. About 0% of assistant professor openings tied to Lexington are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with online-program faculty roles offering the most flexibility. Course development and advising duties are the functions most commonly performed off-site.
How can I get a assistant professor job in Lexington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Lexington is securing a postdoctoral fellowship or visiting instructor appointment at one of the city's university or community college campuses, which builds the teaching evaluations and publications search committees require. Lexington's healthcare professional schools and online-program divisions also hire instructors and lecturers as stepping-stone roles before a tenure-track opening becomes available.
Which industries hire the most assistant professors in Lexington?
Lexington assistant professor roles concentrate in Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. The presence of a major research university and affiliated health science programs in Lexington sustains consistent faculty demand across those sectors.
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