Western Kentucky University Jobs Hiring Now
Western Kentucky University is hiring for 52 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in teaching & instruction and business strategy, with listed salaries up to about $68,000. Migrate Mate updates Western Kentucky University's live openings daily. Western Kentucky University is a public university offering undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs across a range of academic disciplines.
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Western Kentucky University hiring data on Migrate Mate, as of July 16, 2026.
- Open jobs
- 52
- Top team
- Teaching & Instruction
- Seniority
- Across all levels
- Work type
- 2% remote or hybrid
- Top location
- Bowling Green
- Salary range
- $39,000–$68,000
Listed salaries for Western Kentucky University roles on Migrate Mate range from about $39,000 to $68,000 per year across 52 open roles, as of July 16, 2026. Some roles list hourly contract rates.
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Western Kentucky University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-eligible position teaching general education courses. Primary teaching responsibilities will be first-year composition, introduction to literature, and junior-level Writing in the Disciplines courses. 5/5 load (30 credit hours per academic year).
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, nine-month temporary appointment for the 2026-27 academic year. This appointment will be for one year, but dependent upon departmental needs and available funding, this position has the potential to become a renewable or regular ongoing appointment.
The start date for this appointment is August 15, 2026. Applicants who meet the educational qualifications, requirements, and relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
Job Requirements:
Relevant professional teaching experience. Demonstrated success in teaching and mentoring students in writing across genres. Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and graduate students. Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate schedules, manage multiple requests, and maintain clear communication across the department.
Masters' degree in English or related field plus experience teaching at the college level; demonstrated excellence in and commitment to undergraduate teaching and general education; experience serving underrepresented student populations; experience working with underprepared students.
Additional Information:
Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.
Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, may contact the Office of Institutional Equity at 270-745-5121 for assistance. To report concerns related to WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy, No. 0.2040 and/or WKU's Sex and Gender-Based Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Policy, No. 0.2070, please complete the Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Reporting Form. Additional information regarding Title IX, including contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and reporting options, is available on WKU's Title IX website.
Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: https://www.wku.edu/academics/
For information related to job postings, application status, or the hiring process, please email employment@wku.edu.
Western Kentucky University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-eligible position teaching general education courses. Primary teaching responsibilities will be first-year composition, introduction to literature, and junior-level Writing in the Disciplines courses. 5/5 load (30 credit hours per academic year).
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, nine-month temporary appointment for the 2026-27 academic year. This appointment will be for one year, but dependent upon departmental needs and available funding, this position has the potential to become a renewable or regular ongoing appointment.
The start date for this appointment is August 15, 2026. Applicants who meet the educational qualifications, requirements, and relevant experience are encouraged to apply.
Job Requirements:
Relevant professional teaching experience. Demonstrated success in teaching and mentoring students in writing across genres. Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and graduate students. Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate schedules, manage multiple requests, and maintain clear communication across the department.
Masters' degree in English or related field plus experience teaching at the college level; demonstrated excellence in and commitment to undergraduate teaching and general education; experience serving underrepresented student populations; experience working with underprepared students.
Additional Information:
Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.
Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, may contact the Office of Institutional Equity at 270-745-5121 for assistance. To report concerns related to WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy, No. 0.2040 and/or WKU's Sex and Gender-Based Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Policy, No. 0.2070, please complete the Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Reporting Form. Additional information regarding Title IX, including contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and reporting options, is available on WKU's Title IX website.
Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: https://www.wku.edu/academics/
For information related to job postings, application status, or the hiring process, please email employment@wku.edu.
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Western Kentucky University's 52 open roles are across all levels, and about 2% are remote or hybrid. The most active teams are teaching & instruction, business strategy, and account management. Western Kentucky University is a public university providing degree programs, professional education, and community-focused learning across fields including nursing, engineering, business, education, and the arts. Most Western Kentucky University roles are based in Bowling Green.
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How many jobs is Western Kentucky University hiring for right now?
Western Kentucky University is hiring for 52 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, updated daily, concentrated in teaching & instruction and business strategy. Positions span faculty, instructional, administrative, and program coordination roles across multiple departments and colleges within the university.
What kinds of roles does Western Kentucky University hire for?
The most active teams are teaching & instruction, business strategy, and account management. Western Kentucky University posts openings across academic instruction, student services, athletics and wellness, and administrative coordination. Recent listings include roles in nursing, engineering, business law, mathematics, agriculture, and counseling education. Most postings are across all levels, covering both full-time faculty and part-time instructional positions.
Are Western Kentucky University jobs remote or in-person?
Mostly on-site. About 2% of Western Kentucky University's open roles on Migrate Mate are remote or hybrid as of July 16, 2026, with the rest based in Bowling Green. Each Western Kentucky University listing shows its work location so you can filter before applying.
How do I apply to a job at Western Kentucky University?
Find a Western Kentucky University role on Migrate Mate, then follow the listing through to Western Kentucky University's own careers site to submit your application directly. Western Kentucky University manages its own hiring process, including application review, interviews, and offers. Migrate Mate keeps the role listings current so you can track what is open.
What do Western Kentucky University jobs pay?
Listed salaries for Western Kentucky University roles on Migrate Mate range from about $39,000 to $68,000 per year as of July 16, 2026, with most postings at across all levels. Some roles list hourly contract rates. Exact pay is set by Western Kentucky University and shown on each listing.
Does Western Kentucky University hire entry-level?
Most of Western Kentucky University's open roles on Migrate Mate are across all levels as of July 16, 2026. Check individual Western Kentucky University listings for stated experience requirements.
Where is Western Kentucky University hiring?
Most Western Kentucky University roles are based in Bowling Green, and about 2% offer remote or hybrid work as of July 16, 2026. Migrate Mate shows the location on each listing.