We're Hiring!

Title: Part-Time Faculty, Language & Cultural Studies, Anthropology, and Sociology

Position Type: Part-Time Faculty

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R010 - College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sci

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Additional Schedule Details: Fall 2025

Contact Person: Abbey Poffenberger

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Dept. of Language & Cultural Studies, Anthropology, and Sociology is accepting applications for an adjunct instructor to teach GSD 101 (Foundations of Learning), a Student Success Seminar course to promote student success and lay the foundation for critical and creative thinking across the curriculum. Student Success Seminars include content about campus resources, study skills, and critical thinking, helping students find ways to get connected to the university during the transition to college.

Applicants should hold an earned Master's degree in college student personnel administration, higher education administration, an academic discipline, or related area.

Part-time faculty may teach up to nine credit hours, depending on departmental needs. Applicants will be screened and contacted as departmental needs for part-time faculty arise. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts are required at the time of the position offer and as a condition of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Master's with minimum 18 graduate credit hours required. Degree(s) at time of appointment must be from a regionally accredited institution and/or international university.

Experience: One year of prior experience at EKU is required.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions: Applicant documents include:

• Cover Letter
• Vitae
• Copies of unofficial transcripts
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.