Lecturer / Senior Lecturer of Agricultural Sceinces | University of Kentucky
American Society of Plant Biologists, Lexington, KY, United States
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)
Optional Assignments Based on Specialty
Depending on the applicant’s specialty, either:
AES 3: Plant Biotechnology or Modern Breeding (3 Cr, Spring)
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.
Qualifications
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.
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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)
Optional Assignments Based on Specialty
Depending on the applicant’s specialty, either:
AES 3: Plant Biotechnology or Modern Breeding (3 Cr, Spring)
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.
Qualifications
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.
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