Adjunct Instructor Jobs in Kentucky
Adjunct Instructor jobs in Kentucky are steadily active, concentrated in community colleges, regional universities, and workforce development programs that serve the state's manufacturing, healthcare, and business sectors at every experience level. Louisville, Lexington, and Bowling Green are the primary hiring markets, with institutions like the University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, and Kentucky Community and Technical College System posting the most consistent openings. The highest demand is in nursing and allied health instruction, business and accounting, and skilled trades education. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- 496990
- Owensboro
- Adjunct Faculty
- Temporary
- Part-time
- Temporary
- Owensboro Community & Technical College
Title: Nurse Aide Adjunct Instructor (in-person)
Salary Range: $575 per credit hour
Contract Term Length: Not Applicable
Standard Hours: Varies
Work Location: On-Site
FLSA Status: Exempt
College: Owensboro Community & Technical College
Campus Location: Owensboro Community College
Department: Nursing
Job Summary
Owensboro Community and Technical College invites applications for the Nurse Aide Adjunct Instructor. The Nurse Aide Adjunct Instructor will teach nurse aide classes, including didactic, lab, and clinical instruction.
Job Duties:
- Provides didactic, lab, and clinical instruction for nurse aide students.
- Follows federal and state regulations and guidelines pertaining to the Kentucky Nurse Aide Training program.
- Keeps accurate and up-to-date records for the nurse aide program.
- Securely maintains student records.
- Identifies supplies needed to conduct class and lab.
- Schedules required clinical days with contracted long-term care facilities and attend clinical days with nurse aide students.
- Completes and maintains the required files and other pertinent records in order to maintain clinical facility compliance.
- Determines clinical placement of students.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid, unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse in KY or another compact state (must have multi-state privileges if not licensed in KY).
- 2 years of nursing experience, with a minimum of one year in a long-term care setting.
- Successful completion of Methods of Instruction (MOI) course (may be completed upon hire).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in nursing
- Teaching experience
Additional Skills Requested:
- Experience in and understanding of the importance of working with students from all backgrounds.
- Excellent organizational skills; high attention to detail; independent; self-motivated; able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate with many individuals at all levels throughout the internal college environment as well as external business and community partners, representing his/herself in a professional and courteous manner.
- Ability to communicate clearly verbally and, in writing.
- Ability to multi-task, work under deadlines, and prioritize projects to meet deadlines with high levels of efficiency and accuracy.
- Must have proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act
Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.
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Adjunct Instructor Job Market in Kentucky
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Who's Hiring
- Kentucky Community and Technical College System11

- Galen College of Nursing5

- Bellarmine University2

- The Sullivan University System2
- MedQuest College1
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
What Kentucky Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in adjunct instructor jobs across Kentucky.
- Master's degree or higher in the subject area you plan to teach
- Prior teaching or professional experience in the relevant discipline
- Strong written communication and course preparation skills
- Ability to teach in person, online, or in hybrid formats as assigned
- Familiarity with learning management systems such as Canvas or Blackboard
- Willingness to adhere to institutional accreditation and curriculum standards
Adjunct Instructor Jobs in Kentucky: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a adjunct instructor in Kentucky?
Most Kentucky colleges and universities require a master's degree in the teaching discipline as the baseline credential for adjunct instructors. For career and technical education at Kentucky Community and Technical College System campuses, relevant industry credentials and professional experience can satisfy the requirement in lieu of a graduate degree. Applicants submit transcripts, a CV, and a cover letter directly to the hiring department, and some institutions require a short teaching demonstration before an offer is extended.
Which companies hire adjunct instructors in Kentucky?
Companies currently hiring adjunct instructors in Kentucky include Kentucky Community and Technical College System, Galen College of Nursing, and Bellarmine University, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Kentucky's mix of large public university systems, community college campuses, and private liberal arts colleges means hiring is distributed widely across the state rather than concentrated in a single employer.
Which Kentucky cities have the most adjunct instructor jobs?
Louisville, Lexington, and London are the Kentucky cities with the most adjunct instructor openings. Louisville and Lexington lead because they host the state's two flagship research universities alongside multiple community college campuses and private institutions, while Bowling Green's growth reflects Western Kentucky University and Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College drawing steady demand.
Are there remote adjunct instructor jobs in Kentucky?
Yes, and they are more common in this field than in many others. About 67% of adjunct instructor openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the broad shift toward online course delivery at community colleges and universities. Fully online sections tend to cluster in general education subjects like English composition, business, and introductory social sciences.
How can I get hired as a adjunct instructor in Kentucky with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to teach introductory or developmental courses at a Kentucky Community and Technical College System campus, where practical industry experience often counts as much as formal teaching history. New instructors without classroom experience can strengthen their candidacy by completing the KCTCS adjunct orientation program, pursuing a certificate in online instruction, or volunteering as a guest lecturer through a workforce development partnership. Moving laterally from a tutoring, corporate training, or instructional design role is also a recognized pathway into adjunct work at smaller Kentucky private colleges.
Where can I find and apply to adjunct instructor jobs in Kentucky?
You can find and apply to adjunct instructor jobs in Kentucky on Migrate Mate, which lists current Kentucky openings across colleges, universities, and workforce training organizations. Search the listings, find roles that match your subject area and availability, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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