Title: Part-Time Faculty of Horticulture, Dept. of Agriculture
Position Type: Part-Time Faculty
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math
Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: University Driver
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule Type: Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)
Posted Salary Grade: Part Time Faculty/Students - 01
Retirement: None
Contact Person: Andrea Sexten
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Department of Agriculture at EKU is seeking part-time instructors to teach undergraduate lectures and laboratories, starting Spring 2027 semester with options to renew.
Courses may include, but not limited to, undergraduate Horticulture, Agriculture, Technical Agriculture, Animal and Veterinary Sciences, (for majors and for non-majors). Course load of up to 9 credit hours per semester, with opportunities at regional campuses and online modality, depending on need.
Candidates must have a minimum of a Master's degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in a related field from a regionally (SACS, Middle States, North Central, etc.) accredited or internationally recognized institution; Ph.D. preferred. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts are required at the time of the position offer and as a condition of employment.
Review of applications will take place on a rolling basis, given instructional needs and current faculty staffing.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Candidates must have a minimum of a Master's degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in a related field from a regionally (SACS, Middle States, North Central, etc.) accredited or internationally recognized institution; Ph.D. preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Duties:
Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Funding Source: Institutional
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions: Applicant documents include:
- Cover Letter
- Vitae / Resume
- Copies of Unofficial Transcripts
- Contact Information for 3 Professional References
EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
