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At EKU, we are a school of opportunity. We create and sustain a workplace culture of excellence and high engagement, foster innovation, and growth, promote respect, and support the integration of the demands of work and life. Come join us in our mission!

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Student Worker Microbiology Kitchen

  • 496897
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Science, Tech, Eng & Math
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student

The Biological Sciences department is seeking undergraduate or graduate students to assist in the preparation of media and other materials needed in the instruction of microbiology courses/labs.

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Undergraduate Research Assistant, Biology

  • 497226
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sciences
  • Student

The undergraduate research assistant will assist faculty with research preparation, data collection, data management, and analysis for an internal university funded project on gender and self-definition as it relates to sex hormone levels. Respons...

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Eastern Progress Editor

  • 497223
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sciences
  • Student

Come join our team as a production editor for Eastern Progress Newspaper. 

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Game Operations Staff (PL)-Broadcasting Only

  • 497228
  • Richmond Campus
  • Athletics Positions
  • Part-Time Staff

Game operations staff broadcasting will assist in setting up and breaking down all cameras before and after home events. The crew will assist the director and assistant director in streaming games/matches online through ESPNPlus. The staff will al...

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Course-Embedded Consultant for FALL 2026

  • 497233
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student

The Noel Studio for Academic Creativity at Eastern Kentucky University seeks to hire students from any major as Course-Embedded Consultants (CECs) for Fall 2026.

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Lecturer

  • 497209
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Business
  • Fulltime Faculty

The Berman Center for Professional Sales at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a dynamic, innovative Lecturer to lead our University Sales Team and teach engaging undergraduate and graduate courses in sales and marketing. The pos...

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Assistant Professor

  • 497222
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Health Sciences
  • Fulltime Faculty

The School of Nursing at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position for academic year 2026-2027. The position begins August 2026.

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Clinical Faculty

  • 497214
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Health Sciences
  • Fulltime Faculty

The School of Nursing at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a full-time clinical faculty position for academic year 2026-2027. The position begins August 2026.

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Appalachian Shakespeare Center Spring 2026 Show Cast/Crew

  • 497037
  • Richmond Campus
  • Skilled Craft Positions
  • Seasonal or Temporary

Pre-selected individuals who have been cast as actors or crew members for the Appalachian Shakespeare Center at EKU's spring productions "Lil Willy's Panto-Loons" and "Hamlet" should fill out this application

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Assistant Coach, Football

  • 497219
  • Richmond Campus
  • Athletics Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

The Assistant Football Coach will assist the head coach in the administration of a Division I intercollegiate Football program in adherence with all university, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations to include but not limited to: coaching; re...

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Strategist, Digital & Creative

  • 497220
  • Richmond Campus
  • Academic Support Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

The Digital & Creative Strategist is responsible for developing, designing, and optimizing digital experiences, creative assets, photography, and videography that enhance EKU’s student recruitment, enrollment, and retention efforts. As a key membe...

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Assistant Professor of African American Literature

  • 497202
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sciences
  • Fulltime Faculty

Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of African American Literature. This position is a full-time, permanent position in the Department of English. Secondary expertise in one or more of ...

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EKU Guru

  • 497212
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student

The Student Success Center is currently hiring Gurus. Eastern Kentucky University’s Gurus are tutors, mentors, and peer success coaches who are experienced students that help all EKU students professionally and personally.

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Assistant Linebackers Coach

  • 497210
  • Richmond Campus
  • Athletics Positions
  • Part-Time Staff

The Assistant Inside Linebackers Coach for Football provides support to the defensive football coaching staff.

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Dual Credit Instructor- The HILL (FCPS); School of Justice Studies

  • 497207
  • Richmond Campus
  • Academic Support Positions
  • Part-Time Faculty

Dual Credit Instructor of Justice Studies dual credit courses for The HILL (FCPS). Dual Credit Instructors are credentialed high school teachers approved by Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) academic departments to teach EKU courses on-site at t...

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Assistant Professor, Global Hospitality & Tourism

  • 496998
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Education & Applied Human Sciences
  • Fulltime Faculty

The Department of Applied Human Sciences at Eastern Kentucky University seeks a nine-month, tenure-track, assistant professor for Academic Year 2026-2027. Applicants should hold an earned Ph.D. in Global Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Touris...

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Assistant/Associate Professor, Food & Nutrition

  • 496978
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Education & Applied Human Sciences
  • Fulltime Faculty

The Department of Applied Human Sciences at Eastern Kentucky University seeks a nine-month tenure-track faculty member at the rank of assistant or associate professor for Academic Year 2026-2027. Applicants should hold an earned Ph.D. in nutrition...

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Game Operations Staff (PL)

  • 497184
  • Richmond Campus
  • Athletics Positions
  • Part-Time Staff

Game operations staff will be responsible for aiding in all aspects of game day operations for the EKU Athletic Department. This includes but is not limited to game & event setup, ticketing, statistics, first aid, parking, and table crew duties re...

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Student Worker

  • 497097
  • Richmond Campus
  • Administrative Support Positions
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student

Student Employees will assist in the day-to-day operations of the Conferencing and Events Department located in the Perkins building. This includes monitoring, working, setting up tech equipment, and office duties. The student worker will also ass...

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Workforce Education Instructor

  • 496948
  • Richmond Campus
  • Skilled Craft Positions
  • Part-Time Staff

A Workforce Education Instructor is responsible for instruction, monitoring, and/or preparing curriculum for business/industry classes as well as grant programs.

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Manager, Technical Systems, Conferencing & Events

  • 497179
  • Richmond Campus
  • Hospitality Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

Works with the Director of Conferencing & Events to provide oversight to the planning and implementation of all special events for Conferencing and Event and other identified University functions for EKU. Provides daily direction for the planning ...

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Stage Technician

  • 497206
  • Richmond Campus
  • Graphics & Media Positions
  • Hospitality Positions
  • Part-Time Staff

The Stage Technician performs a variety of technical duties associated with the set-up, strike, operation, and maintenance of lighting, sound, video, and rigging equipment.

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Assistant Soccer Coach

  • 497200
  • Richmond Campus
  • Athletics Positions
  • Part-Time Staff

Assist the head women's soccer coach in the administration of a Division I Intercollegiate women's soccer program that complies with all University, conference and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations.

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Grants & Contracts Administrator

  • 497146
  • Richmond Campus
  • Academic Support Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

The Grants and Contracts Administrator is responsible for providing budget development support, communicating pre- and post-award compliance concerns, processing award modifications and prior approval requests, providing post-award training and te...

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Research Compliance Specialist

  • 497183
  • Richmond Campus
  • Academic Support Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

The Research Compliance Specialist ensures that all research activities conducted within the university comply with applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations, as well as ethical standards. This role supports faculty, staff, and stud...

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Graduate Assistant

  • 497198
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Education & Applied Human Sciences
  • Graduate Assistant

The Department of Clinical Therapeutic Programs is seeking to hire a Graduate Assistant to support the faculty in the Counseling Education and Communication Sciences and Disorders.

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Assistant Counsel

  • 497199
  • Richmond Campus
  • Legal Counsel Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

The Assistant Counsel, which reports to the University’s Deputy Counsel, provides representation of and legal counsel to the University in practice areas such as, for example, contract, employment, and higher education law. The Assistant Counsel i...

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Head Tutor Advisor

  • 497193
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Seasonal or Temporary

The Head Tutor Advisor duties are peer mentoring, guiding, chaperoning, and supervising students during the six-week Upward Bound Summer Chautauqua for high school students.

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