Online Course Facilitator - Psychology

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), located in Richmond, Kentucky, offers over 100 programs and is dedicated to providing quality education since its establishment in 1874.

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Title: Online Course Facilitator - Psychology

Position Type:Part-Time Faculty

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R010 - College of Letters, Arts & Soc Sci

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Remote Opportunities

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: 10 hours

Retirement:None

Contact Person: Jonathan.Gore@eku.edu

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The University is accepting applications for part-time Online Course Facilitators within the Department of Psychology for online programs on an ongoing and as-needed basis. When an opening is available, applications will be considered in the applicant pool.

The online course facilitator position, supervised directly by the course Instructor of Record (IOR), supports the delivery of high enrolled online courses at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU). At the direction of the IOR, the online course facilitator fosters regular and substantive interaction with assigned students enrolled in the course, providing timely, comprehensive, and meaningful assessment of course assignments as directed by the IOR, and consistent communication and collaboration with the IOR.

Online Course Facilitators are utilized on an “as – needed” course-by-course basis (typically during a seven-week online course) and there is no guarantee of future employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Minimum of eighteen graduate hours in Psychology

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree or Doctoral degree in Psychology

Job Duties:

80% - Grading - (Essential)
10% - Responding to student inquiries - (Essential)
10% - Other tasks assigned by the primary course instructor - (Essential)

Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Open Until Filled:No

Special Instructions: Official copies of transcripts are required for hire. (Unofficial copies of transcripts are accepted for initial review and can be attached to this online application.)

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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About the job

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Jul 24, 2026

Posted on

May 25, 2026

Job type

Part Time

Experience level

Mid-level

Education

Postgraduate degree

Hiring timezones

United States +/- 0 hours, and 39 other timezones

About Eastern Kentucky University

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Eastern Kentucky University is a nationally recognized public university located in Richmond, Kentucky. Established in 1874, EKU strives to make quality education available to everyone. A brick-and-mortar accredited institution, EKU began offering online degrees in 2006 and continues to service all students with our on-campus offerings.

The University offers more than 100 programs in various areas of study available through the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences, College of Business, College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, College of Education and Applied Human Sciences, College of Health Sciences, and College of Justice, Safety, and Military Science. At Eastern Kentucky University, we take pride in providing an excellent educational experience for students from all walks of life. With comfortable and convenient campus housing options, competitive financial aid packages, and an abundance of student life experiences, you are sure to find your place at EKU.

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