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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:Theatre & Dance

Posted On: Sep, 16th 2025
  • Location: Bowling Green, KY
  • Category: Staff
Apply Now for Scene Shop Manager-Theatre & Dance

Department:Psychological Sciences

Posted On: Sep, 16th 2025
  • Location: Bowling Green, KY
  • Category: Faculty
Apply Now for Chair, Department of Psychological Sciences

Department:Library Special Collections

Posted On: Sep, 16th 2025
  • Location: Bowling Green, KY
  • Category: Faculty
Apply Now for Assistant Professor/University Archivist

Department:Military Student Services

Posted On: Sep, 10th 2025
  • Location: Bowling Green, KY
  • Category: Staff
Apply Now for Coordinator, Military Student Services

Department:Distance Learning

Posted On: Sep, 9th 2025
  • Location: Bowling Green, KY
  • Category: Staff
Apply Now for Coordinator, Off-Site Testing
Posted On: Sep, 8th 2025
  • Location: Bowling Green, KY
  • Category: Faculty (Part Time)
Apply Now for Part-Time Faculty - Instructor of Voice

Department:School-Engineering & Apl. Sciences

Posted On: Sep, 8th 2025
  • Location: Bowling Green, KY
  • Category: Faculty
Apply Now for Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering

Department:WKU - Glasgow Facilities & Grounds

Posted On: Sep, 8th 2025
  • Location: Bowling Green, KY
  • Category: Staff
Apply Now for Senior Maintenance Technician
Posted On: Sep, 3rd 2025
  • Location: Bowling Green, KY
  • Category: Faculty
Apply Now for Assistant/Associate Professor of Finance

Department:School of Leadership & Professional Studies

Posted On: Sep, 3rd 2025
  • Location: Bowling Green, KY
  • Category: Faculty
Apply Now for Assistant/Associate Professor, Organizational Leadership

 

 


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