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Wednesday, March 17, 2010

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Kentucky Wesleyan College is a 151-year old liberal arts college located in Owensboro, Kentucky, a city on the Ohio River.  The college enrolled 862 students from 23 states and 8 foreign countries in the last fall semester. KWC offers 36 majors and 11 pre-professional curriculums. The college is approved by the University Senate of the General Board of Higher Education & Ministry as a United Methodist-related academic institution.

Owensboro is known for warm hospitality, great museums and a world-class performing arts center. The city hosts over 20 exciting festivals throughout the year, including the International Mystery Writers' Festival. Owensboro is just 40 minutes east of Evansville, Indiana, 2 hours north of Nashville, Tennessee, 2 hours west of Louisville, Kentucky, and 4 hours east of St. Louis, Missouri. Daviess County is home to 94,000 residents.

Faculty positions


BIOLOGY
Kentucky Wesleyan College in Owensboro, Kentucky seeks a full-time visiting Assistant Professor biologist for the 2010-11 academic year. Ph.D. is required. Successful candidate will teach Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II, non-majors' biology and an upper level majors' course, depending on expertise. Duties also include academic advising and college service. For information about the biology department, go to the Biology Department's website. Send letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to Dr. David Oetinger, Kentucky Wesleyan College, Owensboro, KY 42301 or acantho@kwc.edu. Review of applicants will begin 12/15/09 and continue until position is filled. EOE .

CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Kentucky Wesleyan College in Owensboro, Kentucky, seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice for the academic year 2010-11. The successful candidate will teach courses in Criminal Justice with particular emphasis in critical issues in policing, criminal courts and research methods; supervise student scholarship, internships and practica; support the needs of the department; and engage in the life of the college. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or related discipline and a commitment to undergraduate teaching. Review of applications will begin 12/15/09 and continue until the position is filled. Send letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references to Dr. Ken Ayers, Kentucky Wesleyan College, 3000 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY 42301 or kenay@kwc.edu. EOE.

Administrative staff positions


HEAD WOMEN'S BASKETBALL COACH
Kentucky Wesleyan College seeks a full-time Head Women’s Basketball Coach. Duties include but are not limited to performing coaching responsibilities, recruiting student-athletes, maintaining compliance with GLVC and NCAA legislation, fundraising activities and monitoring academic progress. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) and at least three years of previous coaching experience, preferably at the college level. This is a 12-month position with excellent benefits. Please email cover letter and resume to lkeller@kwc.edu or mail to Kentucky Wesleyan College, Linda Keller, 3000 Frederica Street, Owensboro KY 42301.  EOE.



Support and service positions


CUSTODIAN
Kentucky Wesleyan College has an opening for a part-time Custodian in our Facilities Services Department. Duties include cleaning, dusting, sweeping, mopping, trash removal, etc. Working days will be Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Employee receives free KWC tuition after one year. A valid driver's license is required. Please complete an application at the KWC Facilities Building near the corner of College Drive and Stadium Drive from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Interviews will be conducted at the time of application if the supervisor is available. EOE.


Kentucky Wesleyan College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Kentucky Wesleyan College does not discriminate on the base of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities.

Title IX and Age Act
Ms. Linda Keller
Director of Human Resources
Room 108B, Barnard-Jones Administration Building
Kentucky Wesleyan College
3000 Frederica Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
270-852-3110

Section 504 Coordinator
Dr. Leah Hoover
Teacher Education Department
Room 23, Faculty Office Building
Kentucky Wesleyan College
3000 Frederica Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
270-852-3212