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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- 496865
- Louisville
- Adjunct Faculty
- Temporary
- Closing at: Oct 15 2026 - 23:55 EDT
- Jefferson Community & Technical College
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Title: Fine Arts Adjunct Instructor
Salary Range: $668.00 per credit hour
Contract Term Length: Not Applicable
Standard Hours: to be determined
Work Location: On-Site
FLSA Status: Exempt
College: Jefferson Community & Technical College
Campus Location: Jefferson Community College
Department: Humanities/ Fine Arts
Job Summary
The Fine Art Department at the Jefferson Community and Technical College Downtown Campus has an immediate opening for a part-time Art Instructor. Courses may include Drawing, 2-D Design and ART 100.
Job Duties:
Good foundation art teaching skills with the ability to communicate effectively with the student population. Responsible for organizing and implementing course curriculum with successful classroom management. Proficiency with Blackboard learning delivery system.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master of Arts degree with 18 graduate hours in studio art with one year college teaching experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Master of Fine Arts degree with 3 years college teaching experience and Blackboard certification.
Additional Skills Requested:
Physical Requirements:
Occasional and /or light lifting – limited exposure to disagreeable environmental elements (heat, cold, dirt, chemicals, etc.)
Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act
Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.
- 496865
- Louisville
- Adjunct Faculty
- Temporary
- Closing at: Oct 15 2026 - 23:55 EDT
- Jefferson Community & Technical College
Add to favorites
Title: Fine Arts Adjunct Instructor
Salary Range: $668.00 per credit hour
Contract Term Length: Not Applicable
Standard Hours: to be determined
Work Location: On-Site
FLSA Status: Exempt
College: Jefferson Community & Technical College
Campus Location: Jefferson Community College
Department: Humanities/ Fine Arts
Job Summary
The Fine Art Department at the Jefferson Community and Technical College Downtown Campus has an immediate opening for a part-time Art Instructor. Courses may include Drawing, 2-D Design and ART 100.
Job Duties:
Good foundation art teaching skills with the ability to communicate effectively with the student population. Responsible for organizing and implementing course curriculum with successful classroom management. Proficiency with Blackboard learning delivery system.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master of Arts degree with 18 graduate hours in studio art with one year college teaching experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Master of Fine Arts degree with 3 years college teaching experience and Blackboard certification.
Additional Skills Requested:
Physical Requirements:
Occasional and /or light lifting – limited exposure to disagreeable environmental elements (heat, cold, dirt, chemicals, etc.)
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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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, Bellarmine University, and ATA College, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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, Ashland, and Paducah 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 29% of adjunct instructor openings tied to Kentucky are remote or hybrid as of September 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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