We're Hiring!

Title: Part-time Faculty, Dept. of Agriculture

Position Type: Part-Time Faculty

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Exempt

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

Posted Salary Grade: Part Time Faculty/Students - 01

Retirement:   None 

Contact Person: Andrea Sexten

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of Agriculture at EKU is seeking part-time instructors to teach undergraduate lectures and laboratories, starting Fall 2026 semester with options to renew.

Courses may include, but not limited to, undergraduate Agriculture, Technical Agriculture, Animal and Veterinary Sciences, (for majors and for non-majors). Course load of up to 9 credit hours per semester, with opportunities at regional campuses and online modality, depending on need.

Candidates must have a minimum of a Master's degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in a related field from a regionally (SACS, Middle States, North Central, etc.) accredited or internationally recognized institution; Ph.D. preferred. 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.

Review of applications will take place on a rolling basis, given instructional needs and current faculty staffing.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Candidates must have a minimum of a Master's degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in a related field from a regionally (SACS, Middle States, North Central, etc.) accredited or internationally recognized institution; Ph.D. preferred.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions: Applicant documents include:

• Cover Letter
• Vitae / Resume
• 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.