The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky seeks two part time overnight desk attendants.  The Gatton Academy houses 190 minors who attend class on the campus of Western Kentucky University and reside in Florence Schneider Hall, the Gatton Academy's dedicated residence hall.  The residence life desk is located in the student lobby and is staffed 24 hours per day.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors residential lobby and desk between the hours of 11pm to 7am
• Directs phone calls to appropriate residential staff
• Reports any suspicious activity to residential supervisor
• Follows protocol/checks credential of anyone seeking entry into the building
• Greets students who may be out and about after curfew ends at 6am
• Updates student location within Boardingware software in the event of an early morning check-out.
• Performs round of building common spaces every two hours
• Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work space
• Follows established safety plans in the event of emergency
• Remain awake and alert for duration of eight-hour shift

• High school diploma or GED
• Clear background check
• Ability to work rotating schedule of Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday and every other Friday/Saturday/Sunday from 11pm to 7am. (shift starts at 11pm Monday night and ends at 7am Tuesday morning)
• Availability for Fall and Spring semesters and five-week summer camp
• At least one-year customer service experience
• Ability to communicate clearly in written and oral English
• Reliable transportation

Salary:  $12.00/hr

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 of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all candidates. Western Kentucky University will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, 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 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 Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services (EEO) at (270) 745-5121.

The WKU Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) at Western Kentucky University is seeking to hire an Associate Director who will discharge three primary responsibilities. The first is to successfully obtain and administer external grants to support faculty development; the second is to foster a culture of assessment and accountability for both individual faculty and academic programs; the third is to develop and deliver professional development programs and consultations tailored to members of the WKU teaching community. The CITL Associate Director is key to WKU's Strategic Plan since they champion the institution's dedication to excellence in teaching and learning, cultivating a culture of assessment and accountability, and advancing the scholarship of teaching and learning. The person in this role will report to the CITL Director and work closely with the Center's other staff. 

• MA in an academic discipline.
• Experience in classroom teaching OR professional development program delivery at post-secondary level.
• Success in seeking external grants funds for faculty development.
• Demonstrated proficiency in pedagogy/andragogy theories, such as backward design principles, and blended/online learning.
• Experience planning and facilitating training of new and experienced faculty and staff.
• Proven commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.

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 of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all candidates. Western Kentucky University will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, 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 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 Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services (EEO) at (270) 745-5121.

Western Kentucky University is seeking candidates for a nine-month, tenure-eligible position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Interior Design program with a doctorate/terminal degree or non-tenure eligible at the lecturer level without a doctorate/terminal degree.  The start date for the position is August 2020.

The Department of Applied Human Sciences offers undergraduate concentrations in Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management; Nutrition and Dietetics; Food, Nutrition, and Wellness; Family and Consumer Sciences Education; Child Studies, Family Studies; Interior Design; and Fashion Merchandising.  The Hospitality Management and Dietetics program also offers a nine-month Dietetics Internship as a graduate certificate.  The department offers a Child and Family graduate degree.  Seventeen full-time faculty members serve approximately 800 undergraduate students in the department.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to teach a variety of undergraduate courses across the interior design curriculum.  Additional duties include: development and delivery of web-based courses; curriculum development; work with student organizations and relevant industry groups; promotion of the program; student advisement, community service; research; and participation on departmental, college, and university committees.

The candidate must hold a doctorate/terminal degree for the Assistant Professor level or will be non-tenure eligible at the lecturer level without a doctorate/terminal degree.

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 of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all candidates. Western Kentucky University will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, 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 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 Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services (EEO) at (270) 745-5121.

Internal Search: only WKU employees currently working in a non-temporary status are eligible to apply.

The Assistant Director will be responsible for two primary responsibilities. The first is to ensure that existing and evolving Student Success initiatives (such as the First-Year Experience, the Summer Scholars Program, and Living and Learning communities) are pedagogically sound, academically sustainable, and regularly assessed. The second is to advance programming that underscores the value of diversity and inclusion in teaching and learning. In short, the CITL Assistant Director will support WKU's strategic goals by helping to both implement the institution's DEI Plan as well as sustain and report on a range High-Impact Practices (HIPs). The Assistant Director will report to the CITL Director and work closely with the Center's other staff.

• Bachelor's degree
• Knowledge of high-impact and experiential learning principles, standards, and practices.
• Knowledge of current higher education diversity, inclusion, and equity trends.
• Strong planning and organizational skills and the ability to work independently and interdependently.

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 of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all candidates. Western Kentucky University will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, 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 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 Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services (EEO) at (270) 745-5121.

The Department of Theatre & Dance at Western Kentucky University (WKU) seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Acting, to begin August 2020.  A terminal degree in the field along with professional acting experience is required, as well as experience directing in an educational or professional setting. We are a vibrant, growing undergraduate department offering BA's in Dance and Theatre and a BFA in Performing Arts with concentrations in Music Theatre, Acting, and Theatre Design and Technology. 

The successful candidate will be able to teach a variety of acting and directing classes at all levels of the curriculum, including Acting for the Camera and Playing Shakespeare. Coursework may also include a secondary area of expertise such as stage combat, devised work, or physical theatre. This person may also be called upon to teach general education courses such as Theatre Appreciation and Culture and Performance. They will also typically direct one production per year in our mainstage season. As a tenure track position, there is also the expectation of ongoing scholarly and/or creative work, committee service, advising, recruiting, and other administrative responsibilities. 

Terminal degree in field of acting or directing or theatre. (Ph.D. or M.F.A.) And professional experience in acting.  Also experience in directing in either an educational or professional setting. 

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 of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all candidates. Western Kentucky University will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, 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 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 Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services (EEO) at (270) 745-5121.

The CFO/Treasurer will have responsibility for the fiscal operations of the College Heights Foundation, WKU Foundation, and WKU Real Estate Corporation as well as various components of the financial operations of other institutionally related entities at Western Kentucky University.  The CFO will play a critical role in developing and implementing fiscal management and reporting strategies across the organization.  The CFO will have oversight of all the fiscal and fiduciary duties of the organization which will include budgeting, financial monitoring, forecasting, planning, and analysis.   Within a financially complex organizational structure, the CFO will provide a breadth of expertise, supervision, and guidance in the areas of fund accounting, financial reporting and analysis, audit oversight and management, policy development, internal control, general accounting, budgeting and forecasting, and financial investments.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are customary for this position, but are not to be construed as all-inclusive.  Duties may be added, deleted, and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs.

• Assesses organizational performance against the annual budget and the organization's long-term strategies
• Develops tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information
• Oversees all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP, IRS, and other regulatory requirements
• Maintains internal safeguards and coordination of the various checks and balances within the organization
• Serves as the in-house compliance expert, analyzes and interprets FASB and other regulatory directives, and proposes changes to improve or enhance current accounting practices
• Coordinates with independent audit and tax team to ensure audits run smoothly, are completed in a timely manner, and any issues are resolved appropriately
• Manages the accounting software system and coordinates upgrades and changes as necessary
• Oversees budgeting and their implementation to monitor progress and present financial metrics
• Develops financial business plans and forecasts in alignment with organizational strategy
• Ensures the preparation and filing of tax returns, paperwork, and other reports required by regulatory agencies
• Communicates with investment consultants and contracted asset managers and provides oversight of the investment portfolio
• Prepares financial statements and other reports as needed for the President and Board of Directors
• Provides leadership, supervision, and development of staff, fostering a shared vision and demonstrating the values of the organization
• Maintains effective relationships with key campus units
• Performs other duties as may be required

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Minimum of five years of professional financial or accounting experience.
• Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills as well as exceptional organizational skills. 
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and demonstrated ability to develop valuable partnerships both on campus and external to the University.

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 of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all candidates. Western Kentucky University will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, 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 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 Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services (EEO) at (270) 745-5121.

The Health & Fitness Lab Program Assistant is responsible for assisting the WKU Health & Fitness Lab unit of the Campus Recreation & Wellness Department with providing health and fitness services for the campus community. This will involve administering fitness services, providing customer service, and maintaining inventory on fitness equipment. In addition, their primary role will be to recruit and train new lab assistants for the future. This position works under the direct supervision of the Fitness Coordinator with assistance from the Office Coordinator.  This is a temporary part-time position expected to work up to 25 hours per week. Continuation is dependent upon funding/need.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer walk-in assessments, fitness testing and exercise prescription on patrons.  
• Coordinate incoming Lab Assistant training and assist with the development of new Lab Assistants.
• Train student lab assistants on Walk-in Assessments (body composition analysis, blood pressure screening, height/weight and circumference measurements) and the Basic Fitness Assessment service (sub-maximal cardiovascular, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, health risk assessment)
• Train student lab assistants on creating and providing Exercise Prescription services inclusive of program design, instruction and demonstration of the proper equipment use and proper form.
• Assist with customer service for all Health & Fitness Lab patrons consisting of answering phones, scheduling appointments, point of sale transactions, filing paperwork, and other office procedures.
• Maintain monthly inventory on assessment rooms, dance studio and functional training studio equipment.
• Participate in outreach and marketing opportunities for the Health & Fitness Lab or Campus Recreation & Wellness as needed.
• Coordinate Fitness Center patron evaluations; collect, analyze and interpret the results to review with Supervisor and Fitness Center Attendants.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Professional Staff of the Health & Fitness Lab.

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year experience in a fitness center setting
• One year experience in fitness testing and exercise prescription
• Possess a current CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification.
• Excellent communicator.
• Willingness to work as a productive team member.
• A strong desire to learn and grow as a health and fitness professional.

Hourly Rate:  $9.00

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 of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all candidates. Western Kentucky University will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, 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 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 Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services (EEO) at (270) 745-5121.

Western Kentucky University, Division of Extended Learning and Outreach, WKU Conferencing, is seeking applicants for the Events Associate position.  This position will prepare conference space for client usage and will predominantly work evenings and weekends.  This position will report to the WKU Conferencing Manager, Conference Operations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are customary for this position, but are not to be construed as all-inclusive.  Duties may be added, deleted and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs.

• Daily facility set up including audio/visual technology
• Provide a high level of customer service during events
• Direct and supervise student workers
• Ability to evaluate, forecast and assign projects
• Meet with customers to provide information about the facility, rates, room availability, set-up, and resources
• Data entry into the Event Management System to enter client data and update contracts 
• Maintain facility, organize storage areas, and report any facility issues
• Schedule building access for events at Conference Centers

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• At least 2 years of customer service experience or hospitality experience
• Ability to set up and troubleshoot audio/visual equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients and handle complaints in a timely manner
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Must have a valid drivers' license and dependable transportation

Salary Grade:  105       Salary Range:  $13.33 - $15.38

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 of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all candidates. Western Kentucky University will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, 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 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 Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services (EEO) at (270) 745-5121.

About the School of Professional Studies:  The School of Professional Studies (SPS) offers career-oriented associates and baccalaureate degree programs as well as a flexible interdisciplinary baccalaureate degree.  It consists of academic units in business studies (associates degrees), interdisciplinary studies, and workforce administration and currently has seven full-time faculty, one full-time staff, and numerous part-time faculty.  The school is also home to University Experience, WKU's non-discipline specific first year experience course.  The SPS is heavily engaged in educational outreach and offers programs at the three WKU regional campus sites and in on-line, hybrid, and face-to-face formats and places a strong emphasis on partnerships between WKU and community colleges (KCTCS and other two-year institutions) and in the delivery of transfer- and adult-friendly academic programs. 

About the Director, School of Professional Studies and Associate Dean for Retention, Persistence, and Degree Completion:  Reporting directly to the Dean of the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences (CEBS), the Director, School of Professional Studies and Associate Dean for Retention, Persistence, and Degree Completion (Director/Associate Dean) holds a 12-month administrative appointment and is responsible for the overall leadership and administration of the School of Professional Studies (SPS) including oversight of academic programs, faculty review, course scheduling, budgeting, facilitating innovation, supporting faculty, staff, and student professional learning, and representing the school both within the university and with external entities. The Director/Associate Dean serves as a liaison between the faculty of the Department and the dean of the College.  As a member of the CEBS leadership team, he/she collaborates regularly with other department heads, directors, the associate dean, and administrative staff to conduct the work of the unit. 

The Director/Associate Dean works in partnership with faculty and staff across all WKU colleges, as well as personnel within the WKU Division of Enrollment and Student Experience, on the systemic incorporation of retention and persistence practices specifically focusing on first year experience programs and other first and second year university induction courses.  He/she also partners across departmental and college lines to formulate and implement innovative degree completion programs.

The position requires a collaborative leader who has a student learning focus and who is able to work with diverse faculty, content areas, and programs within the SPS, within and outside the college, and across regional campuses. The CEBS expects to hire an individual with proven experience in outreach, administration and entrepreneurial program development, and a collaborator who practices a leadership style that promotes collegiality and crosses conventional disciplinary boundaries.

• A doctoral degree from an accredited university in an academic area related to the school;
• A distinguished record of scholarship and teaching that merits appointment as a tenured associate or full professor in the school; and
• Evidence of successful experience as a collaborative leader in one or more professional roles (e.g., program coordinator, principal investigator, project director, department chair, officer in an organization);

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 of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all candidates. Western Kentucky University will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, 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 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 Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services (EEO) at (270) 745-5121.

The Program of Dental Hygiene in the Department of Allied Health at Western Kentucky University (WKU) invites applications for a nine-month Instructor, non-tenure eligible appointment, beginning Fall semester 2020 in the Dental Hygiene Program. Appointment is effective August 15, 2020. We are seeking candidates with strong clinical skills and desire to educate our students in the profession of dental hygiene.  This is a 9-month full-time didactic and clinical teaching position in the Program of Dental Hygiene. For more information about the dental hygiene program please visit http://www.wku.edu/dentalhygiene/.

Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibility includes teaching/advising and service.
• Direct supervision and evaluation of students in the clinical and/or laboratory settings.
• Providing support for clinical and didactic activities.

• Candidate must have a Master's degree by July 31, 2020. 
• Candidates must hold or obtain current dental hygiene licensure in Kentucky.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience is required.

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 of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all candidates. Western Kentucky University will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, 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 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 Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services (EEO) at (270) 745-5121.