ESS Graduate Assistant

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• Title:
  
  ESS Graduate Assistant Spring 2026
• Position Type:
  Graduate Assistant
• Search Type:
  External - minimum 7 days
• Department: 24R000 - College of Health Sciences
• Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs
• Position Location:
  
  Richmond Campus
• Driver Classification:
  Non-Driver
• FLSA:
  Exempt
• Hours Per Week: 20
• Additional Schedule Details:
  Spring 2026
• Contact Person:
  Heather Adams-Blair

The Exercise and Sport Science department is seeking a graduate assistant to teach activity classes in Physical Fitness, Exercise & Sport Science, serve as faculty aid for research and service learning projects in Exercise & Sport Science and Athletic Training, and other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Must be enrolled in EKU's Graduate School

• A Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Athletic Training, Sport Management or equivalent.
• Teaching, sport or fitness program experience desired.

Sponsorship:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.