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Why Choose WKU?

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 16,293 students and nearly 2,612 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, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with approximately 70,000 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 WKU's 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 wku.edu/about. *Spring 2025 data; updated annually

 

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Department:School of Leadership & Professional Studies

Posted On: Sep, 23rd 2020
  • Location: Bowling Green, KY
  • Category: Staff
Apply Now for EDAD Practitioner Partner
Posted On: Aug, 26th 2020
  • Location: Somerset, KY
  • Category: Staff
Apply Now for Part-Time Interactive Video Services (IVS) Facilitator - Somerset
Posted On: Jul, 27th 2020
  • Location: Somerset, KY
  • Category: Faculty (Part Time)
Apply Now for Faculty (Part Time) -Science/Math - SkyTeach-SMED (Somerset, Kentucky)
Posted On: Feb, 14th 2020
  • Location: Elizabethtown/Ft. Knox, KY
  • Category: Staff
Apply Now for Part-Time Campus Facilitator / Assistant (Etown/Fort Knox)
Posted On: Nov, 13th 2019
  • Location: Somerset, KY
  • Category: Faculty (Part Time)
Apply Now for Faculty (Part Time) - Public Health (Somerset, Kentucky)
Posted On: Nov, 13th 2019
  • Location: Somerset, KY
  • Category: Faculty (Part Time)
Apply Now for Faculty (Part Time) - Health Care Administration (Somerset, Kentucky)
Posted On: Nov, 13th 2019
  • Location: Somerset, KY
  • Category: Faculty (Part Time)
Apply Now for Faculty (Part Time) - Mathematics (Somerset, Kentucky)
Posted On: Nov, 13th 2019
  • Location: Somerset, KY
  • Category: Faculty (Part Time)
Apply Now for Faculty (Part Time) -Science/Math - SkyTeach-SMED (Somerset, Kentucky)
Posted On: Nov, 13th 2019
  • Location: Somerset, KY
  • Category: Faculty (Part Time)
Apply Now for Faculty (Part Time) - Biology (Somerset, Kentucky)

Department:Sociology and Criminology

Posted On: Sep, 12th 2019
  • Location: Bowling Green, KY
  • Category: Faculty (Part Time)
Apply Now for Faculty (Part Time) - Citizenship and Social Justice

 

 


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