Employment Opportunities
Open Positions
Kentucky Wesleyan College seeks to attract and retain highly qualified staff and faculty who will share our values and support our mission and vision. We are a close-knit, student-centered community committed to developing well-rounded leaders of character, purpose, and resilience who are prepared to make meaningful contributions to their professions and communities.
At KWC, you’ll find more than a job—you’ll find a calling. Our campus thrives on the dedication of individuals who are passionate about student success, collaborative by nature, and committed to the values that define us. Whether in the classroom, on the field, or behind the scenes, every member of our team plays a vital role in shaping the futures of our students and advancing the legacy of Kentucky Wesleyan College.
Discover what it means to be a Panther. Explore our open positions and become part of a community where your work truly matters.
Volunteer Positions
If you are interested in volunteering at Kentucky Wesleyan, please complete our volunteer application.
Campus Partner Positions
Positions at KWC are not limited to those directly employed by the College, but partners who help fulfill the mission and make the experience at Wesleyan special
About the College and Community
Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private, four-year liberal arts institution located in the vibrant city of Owensboro. A United Methodist-related college founded in 1858, Wesleyan is known for excellence in academics and a superior residential experience. Kentucky Wesleyan College has been consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Regional Colleges in the South and one of the Top Performers in Social Mobility in the South. The Princeton Review has also recognized KWC as a “Best in the Southeast” college for several consecutive years.
Kentucky Wesleyan students can choose from 29 majors and 13 pre-professional programs. Classes have a 13-to-1 student-faculty ratio, and 88 percent of the faculty have a Ph.D. or terminal degree. The College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate degrees. The Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers compete in NCAA Division II and are charter members of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference comprising teams from Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Athletic teams include baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, and wrestling. The College employs approximately 200 faculty and staff who work together on a single campus. Kentucky Wesleyan provides a challenging and supportive academic experience for students as well as a positive and stimulating work environment for employees. A hallmark of the Kentucky Wesleyan experience includes “The Wesleyan Way,” beliefs which guide the entire college community:
- We do everything with honor.
- We always support each other.
- We will compete with integrity.
- We love each other in Christ.
Kentucky Wesleyan College is located in the hospitable city of Owensboro, Kentucky, a vibrant, beautiful, and safe city nestled on the banks of the Ohio River. Owensboro is small enough to promote a hometown atmosphere yet large enough to support many amenities usually only available in much larger cities. Daviess County is home to 110,000 residents and is easily accessible from metropolitan locations such as Louisville, KY; Nashville, TN; and St. Louis, MO. Owensboro’s revitalized downtown area features a state-of-the-art convention center, several new hotels and a range of entertainment options with unique restaurants and shops. Twenty-five parks, totaling 953 acres, encircle the city, which hosts over 20 annual festivals – attracting visitors from throughout the region.
Kentucky Wesleyan College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Kentucky Wesleyan is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, national origin, religion, sex, age, genetic disposition, disability that does not relate to the job, veteran status, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law. The College values the unique contributions of all members of our campus community. As part of our mission to prepare future leaders intellectually, spiritually, and physically, we strive to provide an atmosphere that encourages and challenges all members of the Kentucky Wesleyan College campus community to exhibit an understanding and appreciation of cultural and human differences. We are committed to being a community that reflects the diversity of our larger society. We expect all members of our institution to actively create and maintain an inclusive learning and living environment that embraces diversity in all forms, including race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, socio-economic status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and thought.