Welcome to Western Kentucky University’s website for EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING. We truly appreciate your interest in WKU Employment and Training Opportunities.

Please click here to view Frequently Asked Questions.

The Department of Human Resources is committed to recruiting and retaining quality employees for the University...

• We are the employer of choice for over 2,000 full and part-time employees.
• We take pride in the ongoing success of our great University.
• We are responsible for ongoing employee development, both personally and professionally.
• We provide and/or host a wide array of informative/training sessions to assist employees throughout their time at WKU.

Position Announcements for current job openings at WKU may be accessed by clicking the appropriate button to the right. Position Announcements are posted as positions become available. Applications are only accepted for positions that appear on our current Position Announcement lists. Please note that On-line applications are required for all Support Staff positions. The status of each advertised position can be accessed by clicking the Status Table button to the right.

Training opportunities are accessible by clicking on the HR Home Page above and then clicking on “Training”. Training offerings are often repeated throughout the year, however, it is ideal to pre-register for desired sessions in advance. Please note that all employees are cordially invited to all sessions as applicable to the topic and intended targeted audience.

Should you have questions, concerns or need assistance please contact us at (270) 745-5934 or (270) 745-2072.

Thank you for visiting the website and “Best Wishes” in your career endeavors.

Cheryl Lewis-Smith, PHR
WKU Employment and Training Manager


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WKU Employment Ethics Statement

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at WKU.

We strive to provide a professional environment that will afford opportunities for accomplishment, success, development, student engagement and diversity.

We value personal integrity, hard work and dedication to the mission and vision as established by the President and Board of Regents.

We will make every effort to maintain positive working relationships by providing a comfortable and conducive work environment free from discrimination, harassment, illegal substance abuse and unprofessional behavior.

We embrace high moral and ethical character and appropriate workplace conduct at all times.

Our goal is to nurture and support professional and personal growth, as we strive to lead by example.

If selected to become a member of the WKU Family, we hope that you
will become engaged as a mutual business partner and leader in upholding our “ valued ” expectations and traditions.

We welcome the opportunity for you to engage in the spirit of Western Kentucky University.

Western Kentucky University Human Resources Department
Our workforce is our source.