Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Public Policy - Environmental, Urban, or Social Policy

The Martin School of Public Policy and Administration at the University of Kentucky seeks applicants for a tenure track or tenured position beginning August 2025. We will consider candidates at the assistant, associate, and full professor levels. The ideal candidate will have a research and teaching interest in Environmental Policy, Urban Policy, or Social Policy. Applicants with a Ph.D. in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Affairs, Political Science, Sociology, or Economics are encouraged to apply. We seek outstanding scholars who can contribute to our Ph.D. program, our professional master’s degree programs, and undergraduate degree in public policy. 

The Martin School is a University Center of Excellence with a multidisciplinary faculty offering five degrees: Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration, Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Policy, Master of Public Financial Management, and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy. Currently, the Martin School is a highly ranked program as it is currently ranked 26th among all public affairs programs, 4th in public finance and budgeting, 24th in local government management, and 35th in public policy analysis by U.S. News and World Report. For more information about the Martin School, please visit http://www.martin.uky.edu/ 

Applications must include the following: a letter of application (upload under cover letter), curriculum vitae, and sample research paper, and contact information for three professional references. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system. Interested applicants should submit a UK Online Application at https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/542558. Applications received by October 1 will receive full consideration. For questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Harvey at hope.harvey@uky.edu.

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

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.