Description
School of Information Science
College of Communication and Information
Assistant Professor (Special Title)
The College of Communication and Information at the University of Kentucky invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor (Special Title) of Information Communication Technology. This is a nine-month, tenure-track position reporting directly to the School Director with appointment at the rank of assistant professor. Tenure-eligible means candidates must first meet the prescribed criteria per Administrative Regulation 2:2-1 and statements of evidence to be granted tenure. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2026.
Qualifications and Responsibilities:
We are seeking qualified faculty members to contribute to advancements in teaching, research, and service within the information communication technology field. Successful candidates will work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, engaging with colleagues, students, and community partners to influence the discipline. We especially welcome individuals with innovative approaches and demonstrated potential for leadership in teaching and professional practice in areas such as, but not limited to, hardware and software fundamentals, systems analysis, cybercrime, systems administration, and ICT policy. An earned Ph.D. (or ABD status) in information science, computer science, or a related field is preferred, but candidates with significant industry experience and a master’s degree in a related discipline will also be considered.
About the School:
The University of Kentucky’s School of Information Science, an interdisciplinary community of scholars and professionals, brings together communication, information, instruction, and technology. Students learn to leverage knowledge and skills to become critical and informed members of a variety of communities. We model and foster effective, ethical, and student-focused approaches to problem solving, innovative research, information access and synthesis, and responsible leadership.
The School of Information Science offers two online master’s degrees (library science and information communication technology), an undergraduate major in information communication technology (including an online degree offering), and an online minor in information studies. Additionally, the School of Information Science includes the Instructional Communication and Research group, which teaches university core courses in multi-modal communication to incoming students. The School boasts an impressive cadre of internationally recognized faculty who are recipients of multiple prestigious awards and fellowships.
About the College:
The College of Communication and Information is composed of two schools (School of Information Science and School of Journalism and Media), two departments (Department of Communication and Department of Integrated Strategic Communication), and interdisciplinary master’s and PhD programs. More than 100 full-time faculty lead nearly 2,300 undergraduate majors and 400 graduate students while also teaching in the university’s core curriculum and serving students pursuing minors and certificates in the college. The college also houses University of Kentucky’s independent student newspaper, The Kentucky Kernel, and the championship winning Intercollegiate Debate Team.
About the University:
Located in the vibrant city of Lexington, the University of Kentucky is a public, land-grant institution that plays a critical leadership role in supporting broad access to education, drives economic development, and contributes to public well-being. The campus is home to 35,000 students, more than 2,500 faculty members, and nearly 14,000 staff members. The university is one of just eight in the country with a major academic health center and a full spectrum of academic colleges and professional schools on one contiguous campus. As such, the University of Kentucky is an incubator for interdisciplinary research. These collaborations allow researchers to address the rapidly changing needs of a global society.
Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with comprehensive 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.
About Lexington:
Featured on the U.S. News & World Report’s list of best places to live in 2022, the City of Lexington is a great place to not only live but also work and study. With a population of roughly 320,000, Lexington offers both the warmth and lower cost of living of a small city and the amenities you would enjoy in a larger city, including the arts, cultural events, and a thriving dining scene. https://www.visitlex.com/
Application materials should include a letter of application that briefly summarizes background, qualifications, and interest in the position; a curriculum vita; a brief research statement reviewing focus, expertise, accomplishments, and goals (attach as Specific Request 1); a brief teaching statement including philosophy of teaching and evidence of teaching excellence (attach as Specific Request 2); and contact information for three references when prompted in the application.
Application review will begin November 3, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair: Dr. Maria Cahill at [email protected].
Requirements
Candidates will be expected to teach a 3-3 teaching load, with opportunities to teach across the School’s graduate and undergraduate programs. This position will have an initial distribution of effort of 65% teaching, 10-25% research, and 10-25% service. Faculty are expected to teach, advise students, oversee student internships, build industry relationships, oversee student-facing initiatives, maintain a personal research program, participate in professional activities, and serve on university committees.
