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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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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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Executive in Residence for Healthcare Workforce

  • 497204
  • Richmond Campus
  • Academic Support Positions
  • College of Health Sciences
  • College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Part-Time Staff

Eastern Kentucky University is seeking a respected osteopathic physician to serve as Executive in Residence for Healthcare Workforce, a part-time leadership role advancing regional healthcare partnerships.

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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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Tutor Advisor

  • 497195
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Seasonal or Temporary

Tutor Advisors (TAs) will mentor, guide, chaperone, and supervise students during the six-week Upward Bound Summer Chautauqua for high school students.

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Student Research Assistant - Special Collections and Archives

  • 497189
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student

This position is for a student research assistant to conduct research, review transcriptions and analyze documents as part of an attempt to identify enslaved people at White Hall. The applicant must show initiative, be able to work independently, ...

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Student Involvement Associate

  • 497190
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student

Student Employees will assist in the day-to-day operations of The Center for Student Involvement (CSI).

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Part-Time Faculty, Dept. of Social Work

  • 497196
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sciences
  • Part-Time Faculty

The Department of Social Work at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a part-time faculty position to teach online and in person courses in the BSW and MSW programs. Courses may include, but are not limited to: Introduction to Soc...

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Facility Staff Attendant

  • 497197
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student

The employee will greet and check in patrons entering the facility, oversee the equipment checkout process, monitor the Fitness Floors, provide assistance with equipment, enforce department policies and procedures as well as provide patrons inform...

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Counselor, Transition and Intervention

  • 497187
  • Richmond Campus
  • Academic Support Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

The Transition & Intervention Counselor is crucial in attracting talented students to Eastern Kentucky University and representing the unique offerings of specific colleges. Leveraging technology, relationship-building skills, and a deep knowledge...

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Admissions Recruitment Ambassador

  • 497186
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student

The Admissions Recruitment Ambassadors (ARA) play a vital role in shaping the visit experience at Eastern Kentucky University. As key representatives of the Office of Enrollment Management, ARAs assist in providing prospective students, families, ...

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Orientation Leader

  • 497147
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student

Orientation Leaders (OLs) welcome new students and families to EKU during Summer Orientation and Big E Welcome by leading small groups, assisting with class registration, and providing support as mentors. OLs attend training, guide activities, and...

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