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University of KentuckyEqual Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleProfessor in Martin School of Public Policy and AdministrationRequisition NumberFE04073Working TitleDirector, Martin School of Public Policy and AdministrationDepartment Name8W100:Martin School of Public AdministrationWork LocationLexington, KYType of PositionFacultyPosition Time Status Full-TimeTenure Track StatusTenure TrackRequired EducationMaster Degree, PhD or terminal degree in chosen disciplineRequired Related ExperienceApplicants should possess outstanding academic and professional accomplishments in public policy, public administration, public finance, or other fields related to policy scholarship to warrant appointment as a tenured, full-time faculty member at the rank of associate or full professor at the time of application.Required License/Registration/CertificationN/AJob SummaryThe University of Kentucky invites nominations and applications for the Director of the James W. Martin School of Public Policy and Administration (Martin School). The Martin School seeks a nationally recognized scholar with exceptional leadership skills. Reporting to the Dean of Graduate School and Associate provost of Graduate and Professional Education, the Director will be charged with setting a strong vision for the Martin School while maximizing current strengths, enhancing the internal and external visibility of the School, and continuing the School’s focus on quality research and teaching. The Director should understand the opportunity that working at a public flagship institution has, and be actively engaged in relevant forms of outreach, whether to local/state governments, federal bodies, or non-profit organizations.ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKYFounded in 1865 as a land-grant institution adjacent to downtown Lexington, UK is nestled in the scenic heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. UK’s campus covers more than 918 acres and is home to more than 30,000 students and approximately 13,500 employees, including more than 2,300 full-time faculty, and operates an annual budget of nearly $3.9 billion. UK is one of eight universities in the United States that has colleges of agriculture, engineering, medicine, and pharmacy on a single campus, leading to groundbreaking discoveries and unique interdisciplinary collaboration.The state’s flagship University consists of 16 academic and professional colleges where students can choose from more than 200 majors and degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. These 16 colleges prepare the next generation of business, industry, and academic leaders. Supporting and emboldening the university’s scholarly community is a comprehensive research library system made up of nine facilities, including the world-class William T. Young Library.The student body is diverse, representing more than 90 countries, every state in the nation, and all 120 Kentucky counties. The University continues to attract the best and brightest from Kentucky and beyond.In the last several years, UK has received nearly 100 national rankings for excellence in academics, research, health care, and economic development. U.S. News and World Report ranks several of UK’s graduate programs among the nation’s best. The University of Kentucky earned 28 Top 10 rankings and 50 Top 25 rankings over the last several years.An R1 institution, the University of Kentucky supports and empowers innovative research in all forms practiced across its diverse campus, varied disciplines, and more than 70 centers and institutes. UK faculty, staff, and student researchers create, discover, and apply new knowledge, and explore the most complex problems facing Kentucky, the nation, and the world. The University’s collaborative, cross-disciplinary research environment provides a rich training ground for the next generation of thinkers, creators, and leaders. Landing 61st nationally in the NSF HERD R&D rankings, and 40th out of all public institutions on total R&D expenditures, the University of Kentucky’s FY22 total R&D expenditures was $476.5M.LIVING IN LEXINGTON, KYSurrounded by rolling hills and scenic horse farms of the Bluegrass, Lexington, Kentucky is known for its natural beauty and moderate weather.A metropolitan area with a population of over 500,000, Lexington supports myriad cultural attractions, including an opera, multiple ballet companies, Broadway theater productions, a philharmonic orchestra, and countless art galleries. The city is alive with talented bluegrass, country, jazz, blues, and rock musicians. Sports fans are blessed with the winningest men’s college basketball team in the history of the sport; a myriad of men and women’s sports competing in the SEC; minor league baseball; and professional sports teams in soccer, baseball, and football.The Bluegrass offers a wide variety of activities for outdoor enthusiasts, ranging from canoeing and kayaking on miles of streams and rivers, hiking in the famous Red River Gorge to cycling through horse country. More leisurely pursuits include afternoons at Keeneland Racetrack, visiting a horse farm or the Horse Park, or making the rounds on Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail. Lexington is a wonderful place to rase a family with ample golf courses, swimming pools, city parks, and other recreational activities. The city also boasts an amazing array of restaurants, breweries, and vineyards.In addition to being the world center of the thoroughbred racehorse breeding industry, central Kentucky is home to major corporations such as Ashland, Toyota USA, Alltech, Lexmark International, Tempur-Pedic International, and Link-Belt. Nevertheless, Lexington maintains the ambiance and charm of a university town, with the offerings of a much larger city. Lexington provides easy access to the Cincinnati and Louisville metro areas and its airport has regular flights to Atlanta, Chicago, Washington, DC., and Dallas.LEADERSHIPPadraic Kenney began his role as the Dean of the Graduate School and Associate Provost of Graduate and Professional Education at University of Kentucky in October 2023. He previously served as the Associate Dean for Graduate Education and for the Social and Historical Sciences at Indiana University (IU). At IU, he led in various roles, including Chair of International Studies and Director of the Russian and East European Institute. In 2016, he served as President of the Association of Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies.An internationally prominent historian and researcher, Dean Kenney’s research focuses on the dynamics of communist societies, especially Poland; on democratic revolutions in contemporary history; and on human rights. ABOUT THE MARTIN SCHOOLThe James W. Martin School of Public Policy and Administration - https://martin.uky.edu/ is an academic, research, and service unit of the University of Kentucky Graduate School. It was named in honor of Dr. James W. Martin, a scholar, public servant, and teacher whose accomplishments have created a lasting legacy of scholarship and service. The first class entered the James W. Martin Center in fall 1976. In 1984, the unit was named the James W. Martin School of Public Administration and was designated a “Center of Excellence” by the University of Kentucky in 1985. The name was changed again in 1994 to the James W. Martin School of Public Policy and Administration. This change was made to better reflect the research, public service, and academic activities of the school.The Martin School offers five degrees (Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy - https://martin.uky.edu/undergraduate-programs, Master of Public Administration - https://martin.uky.edu/master-public-administration,