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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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Assistant Professor, Special Education

  • 497217
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Education & Applied Human Sciences
  • Fulltime Faculty

The School of Education at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor for Academic Year 2026-2027. Applicants should hold an earned Ph.D. in Special Education or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered with evidence of a scheduled doctoral defense that occurs no later than May prior to a Fall appointment. The position begins August 2026.

Assistant Professor of Counselor Education

  • 497305
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Education & Applied Human Sciences
  • Fulltime Faculty

The CACREP-accredited Counselor Education Program in the Department of Clinical Therapeutic Programs at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor for Academic Year 2026-2027. Applicants should hold an earned Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP-accredited institution/program. ABD applicants may be considered with evidence of a scheduled doctoral defense that occurs no later than May 2026 prior to an August 2026 appointment. Applicants must also hold an active state counseling license and both be eligible for Kentucky clinical counseling licensure and willing to pursue Kentucky licensure within one year. The position begins August 2026.

Part-Time Secondary Instructors - Biological Sciences

  • 497643
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Science, Tech, Eng & Math
  • Part-Time Faculty

The Dept Biological Sciences at EKU is seeking part-time Secondary Instructors starting Fall 2026 to work with program faculty assisting in teaching undergraduate lectures & laboratories. Required: Bachelor’s degree in the teaching (or related) discipline, or Bachelor's degree with at least 18 graduate hours in the teaching (or related) discipline.

Part-time Faculty, Dept. of Agriculture

  • 497560
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Science, Tech, Eng & Math
  • Student Support Positions
  • Part-Time Faculty

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

Part-Time Faculty, OSH

  • 497652
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Justice, Safety & Military Science
  • Part-Time Faculty

The University is accepting applications for Part-Time Faculty in our Occupational Safety (OSH) program on campus on an ongoing and as-needed basis. When an opening is available, your application will be considered in the applicant pool.

CFOR Undergraduate Lab Assistant

  • 497645
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Science, Tech, Eng & Math
  • Student

The Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science is seeking Undergraduate Laboratory Assistants to assist with the coverage of laboratory courses under the supervision of the laboratory course coordinator and/or a faculty supervisor.

Graduate Assistant - Bilingual Academic Coach

  • 497651
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Graduate Assistant

The Graduate Assistant (GA) at The Bobby Verdugo and Yoli Rios Bilingual Peer Mentor and Tutoring Center (El Centro) supports EKU students impacting recruitment and retention across the university. They are a key piece in our innovative approach to providing a relationship rich education experience to all students. Candidates must have experience with cross-campus collaboration through a relationship rich education framework. The ideal candidate will be multilingual, resourceful, and versatile.

Counselor

  • 497644
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

An EKU Counselor provides for the psychological needs of the university student community through the development and application of research-based psychological principles and techniques within the context of the University's and Counseling Center's mission to promote the personal, social and academic development and overall success of the university students.

Coordinator, Hospitality Services

  • 497633
  • Richmond Campus
  • Arlington
  • Hospitality Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

The Hospitality Services Coordinator supports the Hospitality Operations Manager in delivering exceptional service and daily operations at the University Club at Arlington. This position is responsible for overseeing the execution of club events, supervising seasonal pool operations, and ensuring an outstanding experience for members, guests, alumni, donors, and university partners.

Manager, Student Success Advising Program

  • 497638
  • Richmond Campus
  • Academic Support Positions
  • Management Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

The Project Manager, Student Success Advising provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Office of Student Success Advising within the Student Success, Retention, and Graduation unit. This role drives the execution of advising initiatives that support student progression, persistence, and completion, with a focus on Exploratory and Success First student populations. The Project Manager oversees daily operations while implementing data-informed strategies aligned with divisional and institutional priorities. This position leads and develops a team of Student Success Advisors, ensuring accountability, consistency in advising practices, and the delivery of a high-quality, student-centered experience.

Director of Operations

  • 497634
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Fulltime Administrator

The Director of Housing Operations is responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of a comprehensive university housing operation, with a primary focus on driving business innovation through data systems and . The incumbent provides leadership for developing responsible, effective, and ethical business practices while overseeing the daily operation of the operations portion of the housing portfolio. The Director of Operations works closely with the Director of Residence Life to ensure all efforts of Housing & Residence Life are cohesive and efficient. Actively serving as the leader of administration, facilities, and technology for the department, the Director spearheads innovation across all housing operational functions. This role leads facilitation and liaises with campus partners on advanced systems configurations, workflow automations, and integrations. Creating data-driven assessments and reports, the Director works to optimize occupancy, streamline central office processes, and inform institutional decision-making.

Coordinator, Fraternity & Sorority Life and Student Involvement

  • 497632
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

Coordinates and supports the administration of Fraternity & Sorority Life and Student Involvement by advising student leaders, facilitating organizational operations, promoting student engagement, ensuring compliance with university policies, and collaborating with campus partners to enhance the student experience.

Aquatic Ecology Research Assistant

  • 497648
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Science, Tech, Eng & Math
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student

The Department of Biological Sciences is seeking a motivated and reliable undergraduate student researcher to assist with aquatic biology research.

Natural Areas Intern

  • 497649
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Science, Tech, Eng & Math
  • Student

Natural Areas student employees function to support land stewardship activities, community outreach and other responsibilities associated with our mission.

Associate/Senior Associate Athletics Director of Development

  • 497608
  • Richmond Campus
  • Administrative Support Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

The Associate/Senior Associate Athletics Director of Development will be an integral part of the Development and Alumni Engagement team and will also serve as a member of the Athletics Department senior staff. This position will work closely with the Vice President & Director of Athletics to align development efforts with the broader vision and priorities of EKU Athletics. Under the supervision of the Assistant Vice President for Major Gifts, this position will: ● Cultivate, solicit, secure, and steward major gifts ($25,000 and greater). ● Execute a minimum of 12 substantial face-to-face visits per month and a combination of annual and major proposal goals based on portfolio value and tenure. ● Actively engage a prospect portfolio of 80+ individuals/households, working with the Development team, coaches, athletics staff and other campus leaders on unique donor strategies. ● Travel frequently for prospect visits and athletic events, including a minimum of one out of state trip per month. ● Be responsible for recruiting members to the Colonel Club with leadership annual gifts ($1,000 - $5,000). ● Assist with coordination of hospitality areas. ● Responsible for logging metric and contact information into the University system. ● Motivates administrators and coaches to participate in the development process and solicitation of gifts. ● Oversee specific giving initiatives, events, and projects with the purpose of donor acquisition, portfolio building, and donor participation. ● Attend a high number of EKU Athletics games and events, including nights and weekends.

Student Office Associate - Office of University Counsel

  • 497647
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student

The Student Office Associate will assist with day-to-day office functions in support of the Office of University Counsel, including receiving visitors, answering the telephone, filing, research, and other projects of an advanced nature as requested.

Musical Theatre Production Team Member Fall 2026

  • 497640
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Seasonal or Temporary

EKU Musical Theatre Program is hiring a Production Team Member that will act as assistant in choreography and directing for the fall 2026 production of "Young Frankenstein."

Part-Time Faculty, Economics and Finance

  • 497641
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Business
  • Part-Time Faculty

The College of Business at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a part-time faculty position to teach courses in economics and finance.

Mathematics and Statistics Tutor/Lab Assistant

  • 497495
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Science, Tech, Eng & Math
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student

Mathematics and statistics tutor will be responsible for tutoring Calculus I and lower. Lab assistants will be supervised by faculty helping them in class.

Graduate Assistant

  • 497639
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sciences
  • Student Support Positions
  • Graduate Assistant

GA for Dep't of Government

Student Worker

  • 497637
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student

Will work in various roles as needed for the School of Applied Human Sciences. Duties can include assisting in food labs and office work.

Part-Time Faculty, Sociology

  • 497636
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sciences
  • Part-Time Faculty

The Sociology Part-Time Instructor will lead or facilitate instruction for Sociology courses such as SOC 131 Introductory Sociology, SOC 245 Sociology of the Family, SOC 310 Population and Society, SOC 365 Social Change in Appalachia, SOC 380 Jobs and Professionalization, SOC 300 Animals and Society, SOC 383 Environment and Society, and SOC 399 Gender & Society.

Student Office Assistant - Mathematics and Statistics

  • 497627
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Science, Tech, Eng & Math
  • Student

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics is accepting applications for a Student Office Assistant for the Fall 2026 semester. The assistant will provide support with general office duties such as copying, filing, mailings, monitoring supply inventory, and running errands as needed. Applicants should have working knowledge of Microsoft office programs, time management skills, and be detail oriented.

Accounting Specialist

  • 497590
  • Richmond Campus
  • Financial Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

A University Accounting Specialist is responsible for timely and accurate analysis, reconciliation updating, and reporting of university information. This information is provided to both internal and external entities. The incumbent also provides technical direction, consultation and customer service to a variety of constituents. Incumbent will work in the Accounting Office.

Assistant Director, Sports Medicine Football

  • 497593
  • Richmond Campus
  • Athletics Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

The Assistant Director of Football Sports Medicine is responsible for the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries to collegiate athletes. In addition, this position administers drug testing, insurance coordination, and travels with athletic teams to all events. The incumbent reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine in the administration of a Division I intercollegiate Athletic program in adherence to all university and Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure regulations.

Associate Director, Instructional Design Center

  • 497575
  • Remote Opportunities
  • Academic Support Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

The Associate Director of the Instructional Design Center supports the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of learning experiences across EKU. This position provides leadership, coordination, and support for instructional design, educational technology, faculty partnerships, and unit operations, with a focus on usability, innovation, and student success.

Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics & Finance

  • 497586
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Business
  • Fulltime Faculty

The College of Business at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for the position of Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics & Finance for 2026-2027. The position begins August 2026.

Specialist, Post-Award Grants

  • 497601
  • Richmond Campus
  • Academic Support Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

The Post-Award Specialist is responsible for contract negotiation for sponsored projects and post award administrative tasks including budget development support, communicating pre- and post-award compliance concerns, processing award modifications and prior approval requests, providing post-award training and technical assistance to project directors, and completing special projects as assigned to meet the needs of the University and the Sponsored Programs and Research Administration office.