What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor position at Western Kentucky University?
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, a city known for its strategic location near Louisville and Nashville. WKU offers innovative undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, providing diverse academic opportunities with over 100 majors and 100 minors. Students can pursue degrees ranging from bachelor’s to doctoral levels across various disciplines, along with numerous certificate programs. The university is committed to academic excellence, fostering student development, and enriching the region’s cultural and educational landscape.
Western Kentucky University is seeking a full-time, on-site Assistant Professor to join its distinguished faculty in Bowling Green, KY. The successful candidate will design and deliver engaging course content, mentor students in both academic and professional development, and participate in research, scholarly activities, and community outreach. Responsibilities also include participation in departmental service, curriculum development, and collaboration with colleagues to ensure the academic success of the program and its students.
- Strong teaching, mentorship, and classroom management skills
- Proven ability to conduct and publish research or scholarly work
- Expertise in curriculum development and instructional design
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in education
- Doctorate or terminal degree in the relevant field (or equivalent credentials)
- Experience in advising and mentoring undergraduate or graduate students is preferred
- Demonstrated record of service and professional engagement is an asset