Faculty (Part Time) - Agriculture

Western Kentucky University • Bowling Green, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ogden College of Science and Engineering at Western Kentucky University (WKU) is seeking to build a pool of qualified part-time faculty to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Agriculture. These positions will involve teaching day and evening classes at the main campus location. WKU is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the third largest public four-year institution in Kentucky with approximately 16,293 students and nearly 2,612 faculty and staff employees. WKU is committed to empowering its campus community through holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders. The university offers comprehensive wellness and health benefits, paid time off for holidays, vacation, and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents.

Requirements

• A master's degree in the discipline (or closely related field) is required for teaching undergraduate-level courses.
• A terminal degree is required for teaching graduate-level courses.
• Pre-employment criminal background checks are required by Kentucky state law.

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience.
• Experience with online education.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Agriculture.

Benefits

• Comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents.
• Workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life.
• Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition discount program for employees and dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level