Faculty (Part Time) History

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906 WKU is the third largest public four-year institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 16293 students and nearly 2612 faculty and staff employees.

Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community. At the heart of our mission we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students faculty and staff to become effective scholars contributors and leaders in our ever-evolving communities.

Located 65 miles north of Nashville TN and just over 100 miles south of Louisville KY WKUs main campus is in Bowling Green KY - a city with approximately 70000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green and people from 35 nationalities call our community home.

Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKUs strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays vacation and sick leave and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at Description:

Potter College of Arts & Letters is accepting applications to create a pool of qualified faculty to teach graduate and undergraduate courses inHistory. We are seeking part time facultyfor day and evening classes at the main campus location.

A masters degree in the discipline (or closely related field)is required for teaching undergraduate-level courses; a terminal degree is required for teaching graduate-level 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 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 WKUs Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040) please contact Ms. Ena Demir Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at or by phone at . Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the Universitys response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKUs website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: information related to job postings please email .

The following represent a complete application and mustbe submitted through this electronic talent management system. The need for part-time faculty is on-going and applications are accepted at any time.

• Letter of Interest identifying the area in which you are qualified to teach
• Curriculum Vita/Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

You will receive confirmation once you have successfully completed the electronicapplication process.