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Title: Online Course Facilitator

Position Type: Part-Time Faculty

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 22R000 - College of Business

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)

Hours Per Week: Less than 20 hrs per week

Retirement:   None 

Contact Person: Weiling Zhuang

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The University is accepting applications for part-time Online Course Facilitators within the MBA program for online programs on an ongoing, as-needed basis. Applications will be placed in an applicant pool and reviewed when openings become available.

The Online Course Facilitator position supports the delivery of high-enrollment online courses at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) and works under the supervision of the course Instructor of Record (IOR). At the direction of the IOR, the Online Course Facilitator helps foster regular and substantive interaction with students enrolled in the course. Responsibilities include providing timely, comprehensive, and meaningful feedback on course assignments as directed by the IOR, as well as maintaining consistent communication and collaboration with the IOR to support student learning and course delivery.

Online Course Facilitators are employed on an as-needed, course-by-course basis, typically for a seven-week online course. Appointment to the applicant pool does not guarantee future employment.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a master’s degree in a related business discipline from an accredited institution is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A doctoral degree in business or a closely related field (e.g., PhD or DBA) from an accredited institution is preferred. Prior experience teaching or facilitating online courses in business or related disciplines, particularly in high-enrollment online environments, is also desirable.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled: Yes

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.