Instructor, General Management

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906 WKU is the third largest public four-year institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 16293 students and nearly 2612 faculty and staff employees.

Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community. At the heart of our mission we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students faculty and staff to become effective scholars contributors and leaders in our ever-evolving communities.

Located 65 miles north of Nashville TN and just over 100 miles south of Louisville KY WKUs main campus is in Bowling Green KY - a city with approximately 70000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green and people from 35 nationalities call our community home.

Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKUs strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays vacation and sick leave and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at Description:

The Management Department in the Gordon Ford College of Business seeks applications for a nine-month full-time Instructor of Management beginning in Spring 2027. The anticipated start date is January 1st 2027.

Consistent with the departments Learning by Doing philosophy faculty integrate experiential learning employer engagement and career readiness initiatives into their courses. Our curriculum emphasizes applied projects professional skill development and preparation for business careers. The department values evidence-based decision-making and encourages the integration of data-driven analysis into coursework where appropriate.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be expected to:

Teach twelve to fifteen credit hours (four to five courses) each semester during the regular academic year. Courses may include Organization and Management Organizational Behavior Entrepreneurship and Human Resource Management. This is an in-person position based on the Bowling Green campus although some courses may be delivered online or at one of WKUs regional campuses.

Assist in the development and execution of departmental programming both on campus and within the community.
Participate in community outreach initiatives.

Additional responsibilities may include service contributions to the department college university industry and professional organizations.

• Masters degree in business management or a closely related field
• Teaching or professional experience in two or more areas of management

We welcome candidates who bring a broad perspective to management education and are committed to applied student-centered teaching. We especially encourage applications from candidates who are interested in advising and mentoring students and supporting their academic and professional development.

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 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 for assistance. To report concerns related to WKUs Discrimination and Harassment Policy No. 0.2040 and/or WKUs 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 WKUs Title IX website.

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The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent management system by October 15 2026 although applications may be considered until the position is filled:

• Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vita
• Unofficial transcripts
• Statement of teaching philosophy

Names and contact information of three reference providers will be collected during the application process. Reference letters may be requested through an online process later. You will receive an email confirmation once you have successfully completed the application process.