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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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2026-2027 Community Receptionist

  • 497272
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student

The EKU Housing & Residence Life Office is seeking students for the Community Receptionist (CR) position for the 2026-2027 academic year. CRs work the front desk in residence halls to provide customer service, administrative assistance, and commun...

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Group Fitness Instructor

  • 497273
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Part-Time Staff

EKU Campus Recreation is searching for Group Fitness Instructors that will lead an organized and welcoming class for patrons of all fitness levels.

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Swim Coach

  • 497269
  • Richmond Campus
  • Arlington
  • Seasonal or Temporary

The University Club at Arlington is searching for a Head Swim Coach that will be responsible for the overall leadership, development, and administration of the University Club’s swim program.

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Group Fitness Instructor

  • 497072
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student

The fitness team is currently looking for students who are interested in learning how to teach and lead classes in: dance fitness, yoga, cycle, or other modalities.

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Dual Credit Instructor- East Jessamine High School; School of Education

  • 497254
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sciences
  • Part-Time Faculty

Dual Credit Instructor of Teaching & Learning Pathway courses at East Jessamine High School. Dual Credit Instructors are credentialed high school teachers approved by Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) academic departments to teach EKU courses on...

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Reporter

  • 497142
  • Richmond Campus
  • WEKU Radio Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

WEKU, Northern, Central and Eastern Kentucky’s NPR station has a rare opening for a News Reporter. Here’s your chance to use your journalism chops and create sound-rich stories for Lexington’s top news radio station. The successful candidate wil...

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STEM Center Learning Assistant

  • 497268
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Science, Tech, Eng & Math
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student

The Center for STEM Excellence at Eastern Kentucky University seeks to hire students from any major as Learning Assistants for Fall 2026.

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Part-Time Faculty, English

  • 497248
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sciences
  • Part-Time Faculty

The Department of English at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a part-time faculty position to teach courses in First Year Writing. Courses may include, but are not limited to: ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 101R & ENG 102R.

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Technician, Pool

  • 497145
  • Richmond Campus
  • Skilled Craft Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

A Pool Technician maintains the overall safety and cleanliness of the Campus pools and surrounding areas according to established procedures.

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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 ...

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Student Research Assistant

  • 497262
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Science, Tech, Eng & Math
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student

Undergraduate students needed to interrogate a selected set of fungal (Pyricularia) genomes for the presence of Starship mobile genetic elements and evidence of possible excision events.

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Coordinator, Alumni Programming & Student Alumni Ambassadors

  • 497260
  • Richmond Campus
  • Administrative Support Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

The Coordinator of Alumni Programming and Student Alumni Ambassadors assists with the execution of a comprehensive alumni and student philanthropy program designed to strategically cultivate and engage alumni in the life of the University while he...

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Deputy Registrar

  • 497247
  • Richmond Campus
  • Academic Support Positions
  • Management Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

The Deputy Registrar possesses the required authority to support the routine operations of the Office of the Registrar. Essential to this role is the ability to provide leadership and support to office staff, as well as serving as a reliable resou...

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Assistant/Associate Professor, Public Health

  • 497227
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Health Sciences
  • Fulltime Faculty

The Department of Environmental & Public Health, Administration and Medical Sciences at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor for Academic Year 2026-2027. Applicants should ...

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Student Tree Crew

  • 497216
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Science, Tech, Eng & Math
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student

Community Forestry Tree Crew members to participate in a hands-on, workforce training program focused on tree planting, care, and education/outreach. Student crew members will receive paid on-the-job training in tree identification, planting and m...

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Music Events Assistant

  • 497256
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student

The School of Music is seeking a student to help with departmental duties for SoM events.

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Administrator, Leave

  • 497237
  • Richmond Campus
  • Human Resources Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

The Leave Administrator will be responsible for managing employee leave programs, ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant regulations, and providing support to employees regarding their leave entitlements and processes. They will al...

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Senior Analyst, Programmer, Enterprise Applications

  • 497236
  • Richmond Campus
  • Technology Positions
  • Fulltime Staff

The Senior Programmer Analyst, Enterprise Applications provides development and support for the university's ERP, web, and digital properties, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, ...

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Police Officer

  • 497240
  • Richmond Campus
  • Protective Services Positions (Police)
  • Fulltime Staff

The Police Officer is responsible for carrying out the functions of the EKU Police Department. These functions include protection of life and property, preservation of the peace and good order of the University community, and the furnishing of var...

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Art Studio Assistant

  • 497249
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student

Candidate should be able to provide assistance with general maintenance and organization of classrooms and assisting with equipment and supplies. Good technical and mechanical skills are required. Candidate should be dependable, reliable and self-...

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Salamander Research Field Assistant

  • 497244
  • Other EKU Location
  • College of Science, Tech, Eng & Math
  • Student

This project will consist of a minimum of 7 nights per month (Mar-Nov) performing field surveys across Southeastern Kentucky.

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Natural Areas Intern

  • 497245
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student

Natural Areas student employees function to support environmental education, land management assistance, research, and other responsibilities associated with our mission.

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Online Facilitator - OSH

  • 497230
  • Remote Opportunities
  • College of Justice, Safety & Military Science
  • Part-Time Faculty

The University is accepting applications for Part-Time Facilitators for the Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety online program on an ongoing and as-needed basis. When an opening is available your application will be considered in the applic...

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Online Course Facilitator - MS-SSEM

  • 497229
  • Remote Opportunities
  • College of Justice, Safety & Military Science
  • Part-Time Faculty

The University is accepting applications for Part-Time Faculty and Part-Time Facilitators in Safety, Security and Emergency Management in on campus and online graduate programs on an ongoing and as-needed basis. When an opening is available, your ...

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Assistant Professor of Global Hospitality

  • 497213
  • Richmond Campus
  • College of Education & Applied Human Sciences
  • Fulltime Faculty

Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky is seeking an Assistant Professor of Global Hospitality. This position is a full-time, permanent position in the Department of Applied Human Sciences at Eastern Kentucky University. The faculty m...

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Card Services Associate

  • 497239
  • Richmond Campus
  • Student Support Positions
  • Student

Colonel Card Services is the first face-to-face interaction many patrons have with the university. A Card Services Associate will deliver exceptional front-line customer service to a diverse client base, including students, faculty, administrators...

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