The College of Health and Human Services is accepting applications to create a pool of qualified faculty to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Nursing. We are seeking part time faculty for day and evening classes at the main campus location.

Part-time instructors are responsible for teaching their assigned courses and working with the assigned course and program coordinator to assure continued quality of the nursing curriculum and program outcomes. Part-time faculty are supervised by the full-time course coordinator or program coordinator, but are responsible for their own instruction, communication with students, and grading, including entering final grades in Topnet. Part-time faculty are required to check their WKU email daily while employed by WKU as this is a primary communication route between students and faculty and between administration and faculty.

Instructor:

A part-time instructor is a non-tenure-eligible faculty member who may be employed to teach either didactic and/or clinical sections as needed. This is a one semester appointment that assuming both favorable performance reviews and enrollment picture in the program, may be renewable. 

Minimum Qualifications for those teaching undergraduate didactic (lecture) sections

• Licensure as an RN in Kentucky or a compact state
• Masters degree in Nursing.  
• A minimum of two-years of nursing practice within the last five years or recent teaching experience.

Minimum Qualifications for those teaching undergraduate clinical sections

• Licensure as an RN in Kentucky or a compact state
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing. 
• A minimum of two-years of nursing practice within the last five years or recent clinical teaching experience.

Minimum Qualifications for those teaching graduate nursing didactic (lecture) sections

• Licensure as an RN in Kentucky or a compact state
• Masters degree in Nursing.  
• Doctorate in Nursing or a related field
• A minimum of two-years of nursing practice within the last five years or recent teaching experience.

Minimum Qualifications for those teaching graduate clinical sections

• Licensure as an RN in Kentucky or a compact state
• Masters degree in Nursing.  
• A minimum of two-years of nursing practice within the last five years or recent clinical teaching experience.
• Licensure as a Family Nurse Practitioner (APRN-FNP) or Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (APRN-PMNHP) is required to teach clinical sections in the graduate nursing program.

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, veteran status, or marital status in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify The Office of Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services at (270) 745 - 5121, a minimum of five working days in advance.

The College of Health and Human Services is accepting applications to create a pool of qualified faculty to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Nutrition and Dietetics.  We are seeking part time faculty for day and evening classes at the main campus location.

A master's degree in the discipline (or closely related field) is required for teaching undergraduate-level courses; a terminal degree is required for teaching graduate-level courses. Prior teaching experience and experience with online education is desirable.

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, veteran status, or marital status in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify The Office of Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services at (270) 745 - 5121, a minimum of five working days in advance.

The Gordon Ford College of Business is accepting applications to create a pool of qualified faculty to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Operations Management.  We are seeking part time faculty for day and evening classes at the main campus location.

A master's degree in the discipline (or closely related field) is required for teaching undergraduate-level courses; a terminal degree is required for teaching graduate-level courses. Prior teaching experience and experience with online education is desirable.

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, veteran status, or marital status in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify The Office of Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services at (270) 745 - 5121, a minimum of five working days in advance.

The Gordon Ford College of Business is accepting applications to create a pool of qualified faculty to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Organizational Behavior & Theory.  We are seeking part time faculty for day and evening classes at the main campus location.

A master's degree in the discipline (or closely related field) is required for teaching undergraduate-level courses; a terminal degree is required for teaching graduate-level courses. Prior teaching experience and experience with online education is desirable.

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, veteran status, or marital status in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify The Office of Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services at (270) 745 - 5121, a minimum of five working days in advance.

WKU Owensboro is accepting applications to create a pool of qualified faculty to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Organizational Behavior & Theory.  We are seeking part time faculty for day and evening classes at the Owensboro, Kentucky campus.

A master's degree in the discipline (or closely related field) is required for teaching undergraduate-level courses; a terminal degree is required for teaching graduate-level courses. Prior teaching experience and experience with online education is desirable.

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services (EEO). To request an accommodation, report/express a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU''s Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Mr. Joshua Hayes, EEO Director/Title IX Investigator/University ADA Coordinator, via email at joshua.hayes@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-5121.

The University is also required to investigate complaints of sex and gender-based harassment, also a form of discrimination, and has designated the Title IX Coordinator as the individual responsible for coordinating the investigation and response to such complaints. The Title IX Coordinator for the University is Ms. Andrea Anderson, who can be contacted via email at andrea.anderson@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-5398. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU''s https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

The School of Leadership & Professional Studies is accepting applications to create a pool of qualified faculty to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in Organizational Leadership .  We are seeking part time faculty for day and evening classes at the main campus location.

A master's degree in the discipline (or closely related field) is required for teaching undergraduate-level courses; a terminal degree is required for teaching graduate-level courses. Prior teaching experience and experience with online education is desirable.

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, veteran status, or marital status in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify The Office of Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services at (270) 745 - 5121, a minimum of five working days in advance.

WKU Owensboro is accepting applications to create a pool of qualified faculty to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Organizational Leadership.  We are seeking part time faculty for day and evening classes at the Owensboro, Kentucky campus.

A master's degree in the discipline (or closely related field) is required for teaching undergraduate-level courses; a terminal degree is required for teaching graduate-level courses. Prior teaching experience and experience with online education is desirable.

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services (EEO). To request an accommodation, report/express a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU''s Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Mr. Joshua Hayes, EEO Director/Title IX Investigator/University ADA Coordinator, via email at joshua.hayes@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-5121.

The University is also required to investigate complaints of sex and gender-based harassment, also a form of discrimination, and has designated the Title IX Coordinator as the individual responsible for coordinating the investigation and response to such complaints. The Title IX Coordinator for the University is Ms. Andrea Anderson, who can be contacted via email at andrea.anderson@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-5398. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU''s https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

WKU Glasgow is accepting applications to create a pool of qualified faculty to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Organizational Leadership.  We are seeking part time faculty for day and evening classes at the Glasgow, Kentucky campus.

A master's degree in the discipline (or closely related field) is required for teaching undergraduate-level courses; a terminal degree is required for teaching graduate-level courses. Prior teaching experience and experience with online education is desirable.

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services (EEO). To request an accommodation, report/express a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU''s Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Mr. Joshua Hayes, EEO Director/Title IX Investigator/University ADA Coordinator, via email at joshua.hayes@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-5121.

The University is also required to investigate complaints of sex and gender-based harassment, also a form of discrimination, and has designated the Title IX Coordinator as the individual responsible for coordinating the investigation and response to such complaints. The Title IX Coordinator for the University is Ms. Andrea Anderson, who can be contacted via email at andrea.anderson@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-5398. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU''s https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

The School of Leadership and Professional Studies is accepting applications to create a pool of qualified faculty to teach undergraduate level courses in Organizational Supervision.  We are seeking part time faculty for day and evening classes at the main campus location.

A master's degree in the discipline (or closely related field) is required for teaching undergraduate-level courses. Prior teaching experience and experience with online education is desirable.

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, veteran status, or marital status in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify The Office of Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services at (270) 745 - 5121, a minimum of five working days in advance.

The Department of Political Science is accepting applications to create a pool of qualified faculty to teach undergraduate level courses in Paralegal Studies.  We are seeking part time faculty for day and evening classes at the main campus location.

A juris doctorate degree is required for teaching undergraduate-level paralegal courses. Prior teaching experience with online education is desirable.

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, veteran status, or marital status in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify The Office of Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services at (270) 745 - 5121, a minimum of five working days in advance.