University of Kentucky Posts 387 New Jobs

The University of Kentucky reported a broad hiring surge on September 16, 2026, adding 387 positions across the Lexington campus and UK HealthCare (UKHC) system. The openings cover academic departments, clinical care, research, administration, and student-facing roles, reflecting growth across the university.

Notable openings include leadership roles in financial planning and analytics and budgeting, along with multiple faculty appointments and a wide range of clinical and allied health positions, such as nurses, radiology technologists, pharmacy staff, medical assistants, and laboratory technicians. The postings span full-time, part-time, and on-call arrangements, as well as student worker and temporary roles.

The expansion supports both academic programming and patient care operations, with roles distributed across Lexington locations within campus and UKHC. The postings illustrate a broad mix of positions across teaching, research, clinical services, and support functions.