Gordon Ford College of Business is accepting applications to create a pool of qualified faculty to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Management.  We are seeking part time faculty for day and evening classes at the Elizabethtown/Fort Knox campuses.

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. 

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, 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 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.

Gordon Ford College of Business is accepting applications to create a pool of qualified faculty to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Marketing. We are seeking part time faculty for day and evening classes at the Elizabethtown/Fort Knox campuses.

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. 

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, 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 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 Glasgow is accepting applications to create a pool of qualified faculty to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Finance.  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 does not discriminate 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 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 Chemistry at WKU invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in all areas of Analytical Chemistry starting August 2024. A higher rank may be considered for exceptional candidates.

WKU has a new science building opened in December 2017, with considerable space to expand chemistry laboratory and research facilities. The Department of Chemistry engages students at the graduate (MS) and undergraduate levels, including the involvement of students from The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science, a nationally-renowned residential high school. Students from the department have recently won national awards (Goldwater, Fulbright), and faculty have active grants from national agencies.

Our more recent major instrument acquisitions include: Thermogravimetric Analyzers that are part of our nationally recognized Thermal Analysis Laboratory (https://www.wku.edu/artp/ta_lab.php), Atomic Force Microscope, Inductively Coupled Plasma Emission Spectrophotometer, Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer, Liquid Chromatograph-triple quadrupole Mass Spectrometer, Single Crystal X-ray Diffractometer, X-ray Powder Diffractometer, X-ray Fluorescence Spectrophotometer, Scanning Electron Microscope with an Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectrophotometer, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer and a 400 MHz Nuclear Magnetic Spectrophotometer. Many of these instruments are housed at our Advanced Materials Institute Laboratory (https://www.wku.edu/artp/ami.php#coreproducts).

The successful candidate will be expected to establish a vigorous, externally-funded research program in the field of analytical chemistry involving both undergraduates and MS students, maintain teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels, advise students, provide evidence of ability to teach courses in analytical chemistry, desire to include undergraduate students in research projects, evidence of ability to write grant proposals, evidence of ability to work and communicate well with diverse groups of students and fellow faculty and serve on Departmental and University committees appropriate to their expertise and interest.

The position includes teaching a combination of two classes or labs per semester during the first two to three years of appointment. Early years example assignments may be CHEM 330 Quantitative Analysis Lecture and Laboratories, or CHEM 435 Instrumental Analysis and CHEM 436 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory, or CHEM 531 Advanced Analytical Chemistry and CHEM 120 College Chemistry I. Most labs include teaching assistantship help.

After the first three years, teaching loads are determined based on research and service productivity, though they typically do not exceed a 3/3 (combination of three lectures/labs in the spring/fall semester) load for faculty with active research students.

• Ph.D. in chemistry (analytical track)
• Postdoctoral research experience (minimum two years by July 2024)

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 Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. 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

For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.

Gordon Ford College of Business is accepting applications to create a pool of qualified faculty to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Finance.  We are seeking part time faculty for day and evening classes at the Elizabethtown/Fort Knox campuses.

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, 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 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.

A Clinical Assistant Professor is a continuing, non-tenure-eligible faculty member engaged primarily in the instruction of students in the classroom, laboratory, simulation and/or practice setting.

We are searching for qualified applicants with expertise in the following specialties:

• Medical-Surgical Nursing
•  High Acuity Nursing

The School of Nursing and Allied Health offers the following nursing programs:

• Licensed Practical Nurse to Associate of Science in Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Master Entry Professional in Nursing (MEPN)
• Master of Science in Nursing (FNP and PMHNP)
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (BSN to DNP-FNP, BSN to DNP-Nurse Executive, and Post-MSN DNP)

The Mission of the School of Nursing and Allied Health at WKU is to produce nationally and globally competitive nursing graduates at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels and to provide continuing education opportunities for lifelong learning to our constituents. For more information visit the WKU Nursing website at http://www.wku.edu/nursing/

• Master's degree in nursing
• Licensure as a RN in Kentucky or eligible for Kentucky RN license
• Evidence of recent clinical specialty experience or current relevant specialty certification
• 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 for Clinical Professors who seek appointment to 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 (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 Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. 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

For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.

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.

• Provides a high level of client service and support to facilitate the development and submission of grant/contract proposals, including budget development.
• Ensures that proposals are in compliance with university and sponsor policies, procedures and guidelines
• Maintains proficiency with electronic submission systems such systems as Grants.Gov, Research.Gov, GrantSolutions, etc.
• Communicates with partner institutions to compile and review subaward materials for collaborative proposals, particularly proposals with multiple stakeholders and funded partners
• Liaises with the Office of Research Compliance and with Post-Award personnel to ensure efficient processing of submitted proposals and awards
• Maintains working knowledge of Federal- and private-source electronic submission systems
• Tracks faculty research profiles
• Performs tailored funding searches through PIVOT and other grant search engines
• Enters proposal data in the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) SPIRIT database.
• Assists with OSP workshops and other events (Proposal and Award Ceremony, New Faculty Fair, etc.)
• Tracks status of documents during the grant cycle
• Supports the development of standard sections, templates and online resources that support the proposal development and submission process, including records in the internal approval system
• Remains current on, and proposes/suggests amendments to, research administration policies and procedures
• Supports the completion and/or compilation of Just-In-Time materials requested for proposals in review
• Maintains an appropriate level of professional development activity
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Administrative head of the Office of Research & Creative Activity

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in a higher education administrative office or at least two years of relevant experience
• Experience in a customer service or client service role
• Ability to understand complicated government regulations that relate to sponsored projects in a higher education setting
• Working knowledge of budgets

Salary:  $42,500

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 Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. 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

For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.

The Department offers CACREP-accredited programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling; Graduate Certificate programs in Addictions Education, as well as College and Career Readiness; and a graduate degree program in Student Affairs. Additionally, the department houses the Talley Family Counseling Center (TFCC), an onsite counseling training center. The TFCC also hosts professional learning opportunities to the community and beyond. Please visit http://www.wku.edu/csa/ for more information.

Responsibilities include teaching, research, and service. The candidate selected for the position will be expected to provide outstanding instruction, maintain an active record of scholarship, as well as activity in collegial and professional service (including serving as the Clinical Coordinator; tasks related to accreditation maintenance, community outreach, marketing and recruitment activities).

Requirements are a doctorate from a CACREP-accredited counselor education and supervision program; experience as a Professional Counselor, eligibility for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) credential in Kentucky; familiarity in trauma-informed care; history of participation in relevant professional organizations; and demonstration of success or potential success in scholarly productivity.

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 Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. 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

For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.

The Department of Music in Potter College of Arts and Letters is seeking applicants for a Budget Specialist. This is a full-time twelve-month position. Under the supervision of the department chair, the Budget Specialist is responsible for all fiscal duties including a large volume of complex departmental budgets, revenue dependent, course fees and foundation accounts with little oversight. The position may provide support to other units within the college.  For more information about this department, visit http://www.wku.edu/music.
 

Duties and Responsibilites:

• Responsible for all fiscal duties, including oversee departmental, revenue dependent, course fee and foundation accounts by analyzing budgets, reconciling transactions, resolving discrepancies and following year-end procedures.
• Assist the Chair/Director with annual budget processes, in line with PCAL processes.
• Make procard purchases and act as record-keeper.
• Manage procards by keeping check-out log and updating user agreement forms as necessary.
• Request vendors, retrieve quotes, create requisitions and receive purchases in Topshop.  
• Ensure financial records are kept in compliance with purchasing and university policies.
• Complete form 16s, inter-accounts and payment authorizations as necessary.
• Process travel reimbursements for faculty, students and staff while ensuring compliance.
• Track and process departmental scholarships.
• Track and reconcile external commitments and internal/external grants.
• Generate reports and clearly communicate budgets and financial matters to department chairs.
• Acts as a proxy approver, as needed, for departmental purchasing approvals.
• Responsible for multiple multi-faceted revenue dependent and workshop indices, which may require coordination, working with external constituents, detailed tracking, compensation of personnel, etc.
• Responsible for multiple complex and robust course and program fee accounts, which may require additional oversight in tracking revenues by course and faculty, tracking expenditures by course and faculty, accounting for shared expenses, planning for future large expenses, remaining in compliant with fund approved usage, and compiling detailed reports.
• Cross-train duties to provide departmental and college support when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.
   

Additional Duties May include:

• Make travel arrangements and reimbursements for faculty, staff and students.
• Coordinate travel, payment and performance contracts for visiting artists and university guests.
• Arrange T&E card requests, ensure compliance and provide paperwork and receipts to the dean's office.

• Four years of post-secondary education, plus two years related experience. Three years of additional related experience can substitute two years of the education requirement.  
• Experience with purchasing and/or budgeting and demonstrates potential to manage complex budgets.

Salary: $20.05 -$21.03/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 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 Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. 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

For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.

The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky seeks a part time overnight desk attendant.  The Gatton Academy houses 194 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.

Job Duties:

• 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 Orah 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
• At least one-year customer service experience (part-time or full-time)
• 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 seven weeks of summer camp
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills'
• Reliable transportation

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 Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. 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

For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.