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Title: Online Course Facilitator - Dep't of Government

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: Remote Opportunities

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

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

Additional Schedule Details: Spring 2026

Contact Person: Lynnette Noblitt

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The University is accepting applications for part-time Online Course Facilitators within the Department of Government for online programs on an ongoing and as-needed basis. When an opening is available, applications will be considered in the applicant pool.

The online course facilitator position, supervised directly by the course Instructor of Record (IOR), supports the delivery of high enrolled online courses at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU). At the direction of the IOR, the online course facilitator fosters regular and substantive interaction with assigned students enrolled in the course, providing timely, comprehensive, and meaningful assessment of course assignments as directed by the IOR, and consistent communication and collaboration with the IOR.

Online Course Facilitators are utilized on an “as – needed” course-by-course basis (typically during a seven-week online course) and there is no guarantee of future employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Minimum of eighteen graduate hours in the teaching discipline
OR
Bachelor's degree from an institutionally accredited or internationally recognized institution in the teaching or related discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

The University places a high priority on being leaders in the responsible use of artificial intelligence and in building such capacity in our students. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of artificial intelligence pertinent to the discipline and/or a willingness to pursue professional development to acquire such expertise.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions: 

Official copies of transcripts are required for hire. (Unofficial copies of transcripts are accepted for initial review and can be attached to this online application.)

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.