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Job Description
Location:
Bowling Green, KY Category:
Faculty Job Type:
Full-time Posted On:
Tue Jun 23 2026
Job Description:
The candidate will be responsible for teaching a five class load in both the Fall and Spring semesters. Courses will include, Introductory and applied courses in sociology and criminology, with an emphasis on student success, community engagement, and experiential learning. Teaching responsibilities may include Introduction to Sociology, Juvenile Delinquency, and courses that connect students with community agencies, youth-serving organizations, or other applied learning opportunities. The department seeks candidates who demonstrate a commitment to high-quality undergraduate teaching and who can connect sociological and criminological concepts to contemporary social issues and professional practice. Candidates with experience working in criminal justice, juvenile justice, public administration, social services, education, community-based organizations, or related fields are especially encouraged to apply.
Job Requirements:
Degree requirement is a PhD or MA in a social science field. Candidates should be able to provide evidence of delivering high quality instruction in Sociology and Criminology courses. Candidate should provide evidence of connections to community which facilitate applied learning experiences.
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.
