King Employment Opportunities

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  • ATH - Men's Cycling

    Description: King University is seeking an experienced and passionate Cycling / Triathlon Coach to lead and develop our competitive cycling and triathlon programs. This individual will be responsible for coaching student-athletes, fostering a positive and inclusive team culture, and ensuring the success of both individual and team performances in local, regional, and national competitions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in coaching cycling and/or triathlon at the collegiate or elite level, a commitment to student-athlete development, and the ability to work collaboratively with college staff and athletes.
    Minimum Qualifications: • Proven experience in coaching cycling and/or triathlon at a competitive level. • Strong knowledge of training techniques, competition strategies, and performance analysis for cycling and triathlon. • Ability to coach both individual athletes and teams with varying skill levels. • Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills. • Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of athletes, coaches, and staff. • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel with the team for competitions. • CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
    Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in strength training, injury prevention, and recovery protocols for endurance athletes. • Background in sports psychology or athlete mental conditioning. • Familiarity with technology and training platforms such as Training Peaks or similar. • Experience in recruiting cyclists and triathletes.
    Responsibilities: • Coaching and Development: o Assist head coach implementing training programs for cyclists and triathletes, tailored to individual needs while maintaining team cohesion. o Conduct daily training sessions, including skills development, fitness, strength training, and race preparation. o Analyze athlete performance, provide feedback, and adjust training plans accordingly. o Assist head coach with race strategy and course preparation for individual and team events. • Team Management: o Recruit, mentor, and retain student-athletes for the cycling and triathlon programs. o Help manage the day-to-day logistics of the team, including travel, competition schedules, and practice sessions. o Foster a positive, inclusive, and competitive team environment that promotes academic and athletic success. o Oversee athlete wellness, injury prevention, and recovery strategies in collaboration with athletic trainers and medical staff. • Competition and Performance: o Guide the team to success in regional and national competitions, including but not limited to collegiate cycling and triathlon events. o Develop race-day strategies, provide on-site coaching during competitions, and offer post-race assessments alongside the head coach. o Analyze race results to inform future training and competition strategies. o Weekend travel to and from competition in the southeast and nationally. • Collaboration and Communication: o Collaborate with athletic department staff to ensure program compliance with NCAA or applicable governing bodies, as well as college policies. o Communicate regularly with athletes, assistant coaches, and support staff to ensure alignment on goals and expectations. o Engage with college administration and alumni to build community support for the program. o Communicate with recruits in a timely manner. • Administrative Responsibilities: o Maintain accurate records of team rosters, performance statistics, and training logs in Athletic’s Teams software. o Manage equipment inventory, and team resources effectively. o Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and other college-related events as necessary. o Driving team vans when necessary.
    Language: Proficiency in written and spoken English required.
    Campus: Bristol
    Travel: Yes
  • IT - CIO

    Description: The position of Junior Analyst provides data support across multiple University departments primarily addressing data integrity, input and verification
    Minimum Qualifications: Education: A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Level of Independence: High level of ability to work independently and be able to properly prioritize the work to be done. Physical Exertion Requirements: Light Work as defined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Schedule Flexibility: Be able to work flexible hours as required or on special weekends as requested. Driving History: Driving a University vehicle is not a requirement of this position, but submission of driving data is required. Procedures Commitment: The candidate must adhere to any and all King University policies as detailed for all employees in the Employee Handbook or specifically per any department, such as Admissions, Business Office, Financial Aid, etc.; Christian Commitment: The candidate must have and be able to articulate a personal faith in the Lordship of Jesus Christ and support the mission of King University.
    Responsibilities: Accurately enter and update data in multiple systems across various departments. Verify, review, and correct data discrepancies to ensure accuracy. Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion. Support teams with administrative tasks related to data processing. Communicate with team members to clarify data requirements and resolve any issues. Learn and adapt to different department processes and software. Assist users with the operation of the University ERP, Portals and other software based systems Look for opportunities to improve workflow as related to technology
    Language: Multilingual/Bilingual Candidates Preferred
    Campus: Bristol
  • Residence Life

    Description: King University seeks an Area Coordinator (AC) in the Residence Life Department. Reporting to the Director of Residence Life, the AC position is an 11-month, live-in, professional position responsible for the administration of residence halls and related duties in support of the Residence Life Program.
    Minimum Qualifications: The candidate must have and be able to articulate a personal faith in the Lordship of Jesus Christ and support the mission of King University. To apply for this position, please visit https://jobs.king.edu/. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. King University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age. EEOC.
    Responsibilities: The AC establishes and maintains a living-learning environment conducive to personal growth and academic achievement. In addition to salary, an apartment, utilities, cell phone, and full meal plan are included. Bachelor's degree required. Demonstrated sensitivity to students from diverse socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, and disability backgrounds. Previous residence life experience is preferred. Candidates should be well organized, capable of managing detailed operations, and willing to develop and maintain a teamwork atmosphere within the department.
    Language: Multilingual/Bilingual Candidates Preferred
    Campus: Bristol
  • Academic Affairs

    Description: The Administrative Assistant manages the daily operations of the Institute of Faith and Culture, Office of the Chaplain, and the Office of the Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences.
    Minimum Qualifications: Associates Degree or higher, experience in administrative or secretarial duties, excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficient in Microsoft Excel, self-motivated, good organizational skills, good people skills, and ability to work independently.
    Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or higher and experience in higher education.
    Responsibilities: Manage the daily office operations of the Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences and program faculty in preparation of documents, calendar management and correspondence; manage the daily operations of Chaplain’s Office and the King Institute of Faith and Culture; manage correspondence, bookings, and travel logistics for King Institute and Chapel guests; prepare and distribute promotional materials for Chapel and Institute programs; organize and coordinate Institute and Chaplain’s Office special events such as receptions, luncheons, and dinners for special guests including staffing, decorations, menu planning, printed material, etc.; oversee the CCS (Chapel, Convocation, and Service) reporting system; interview, hire, and train student employees; and perform other office duties as directed; occasional evenings will be required approximately 3-5 times a semester (usually on Mondays) when special events are scheduled.
    Language: Proficiency in written and spoken English required.
    Campus: Bristol
  • Music

    Description: The Department of Music at King University seeks to appoint an assistant professor of Music starting in August 2025. The successful candidate will have significant experience in choral direction and will prioritize student recruitment, ensemble participation, expansion of the program, and the cultivation of an environment where students feel that they belong and can thrive. King is a Christian liberal arts institution located in the picturesque foothills of East Tennessee and values free expression and respectful dialogue in a spirit of Christian love and inclusiveness. King maintains a collegial faculty from a cross-section of Christian traditions, and students and faculty members often develop deep connections with one another. The integration of faith and learning is central to King’s mission, and applicants should be professing Christians who can articulate their faith and its influence on the vocation of teaching the discipline.
    Minimum Qualifications: A master's degree in Music with an established record of teaching excellence, successful choral instruction, and professional accomplishment; appreciation of the value of diversity in all its dimensions across students, colleagues, audiences, and those in the community; the ability to develop sustainable and equitable partnerships and/or collaborations with others within and outside of the university community; successful recruitment strategies for choral programs.
    Preferred Qualifications: The terminal degree in Music; versatile performance ability; proven success as a teacher at the collegiate level; expertise in choral instruction and in one or more of the following areas: individual performance experience, experience teaching a wide variety of courses, experience with digital media and teaching technologies, community and K-12 school engagement and outreach, engagement in research, creative activity, and/or service.
    Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities for courses in subjects of graduate preparation, including music theory, music history, music technologies, and instrumental and vocal techniques. Program administration, possibly including budget, scholarship awards and oversight, inventory, auditions, and ensemble placements and scheduling; advisement of undergraduate students; recruitment of talented undergraduate music students; ability to work collaboratively and enthusiastically in a variety of academic and community settings; regular participation in Chapel; excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills; and academic and professional characteristics consistent with the teaching and service missions of the University and the Department of Music.
    Language: Multilingual/Bilingual Candidates Preferred
    Campus: Bristol
  • School of Nursing

    Description: King University, a private, comprehensive doctoral degree granting university, founded in the Presbyterian tradition, is inviting applications for an adjunct faculty position in the School of Nursing for the RN- BSN Program. This adjunct position will require teaching in the online format. The King University nursing program is fully approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
    Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must hold an MSN from an accredited nursing program; must hold an RN license in TN or compact multistate or be eligible for licensure in TN; have experience in nursing practice; excellent oral and written communication skills; proficiency in the usage of technology; The candidate must have and be able to articulate a personal faith in the Lordship of Jesus Christ and support the mission of King University.
    Preferred Qualifications: In addition to the minimum qualifications, previous teaching experience in higher education preferred.
    Language: Multilingual/Bilingual Candidates Preferred
  • Education

    Description: King University is accepting applications for part-time faculty positions for Student Teaching Supervisors. Responsibilities are dependent upon qualifications and needs of the undergraduate education minor and the graduate education degree.
    Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree required which must include a minimum of 18 hours in an education or special education field; Unencumbered professional teaching license in TN/multistate; 3 years or more of teaching experience in grades PreK-12; excellent oral and written communication skills.
    Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of the TEAM rubric for teaching assessment in Tennessee in addition to experience with EdTPA assessment of teaching candidates for initial licensure.
    Language: Multilingual/Bilingual Candidates Preferred
    Campus: Bristol/Online
  • Education

    Description: King University is accepting applications for part-time/adjunct positions for on-ground and online courses in the School of Education for education, ESL courses, and special education courses. Teaching responsibilities are dependent upon qualifications and needs of the undergraduate education minor and the graduate education degree.
    Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree required which must include a minimum of 18 hours in an education or special education field; Unencumbered professional teaching license in TN/multistate; 3 years or more of teaching experience in grades PreK-12; excellent oral and written communication skills.
    Preferred Qualifications: PhD or EdD, Previous teaching experience in higher education; Knowledge of accreditation standards and Tennessee teaching licensure requirements. Knowledge of the TEAM rubric for teaching assessment in Tennessee in addition to experience with EdTPA assessment of teaching candidates for initial licensure.
    Language: Multilingual/Bilingual Candidates Preferred
    Campus: Bristol/Online
  • Academic Affairs

    Description: King University, a Christian liberal arts university in Bristol, Tennessee, seeks a Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences. The Dean serves as the chief administrator for the College, providing leadership and advocacy for more than 25 faculty, vision and energy for growth, and care for students and scholarship. The Dean has responsibility for the flourishing of faculty, development of programs and curriculum, instructional effectiveness, assessment and evaluation, and strategic planning. The Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences reports directly to the Provost. Review of applications will begin immediately, with priority given to applications received by January 1, 2025. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2025. University Profile Established in 1867, King University has enjoyed a long and distinguished history of academic excellence, accessibility, and service to the church and to the home community. Its focus on intellectual development, social growth, and spiritual formation has resulted in generations of King alumni who have achieved success across a wide spectrum of disciplines. Upon graduation, King alumni generally carry lower debt, have a higher earning potential, and achieve lasting success in their careers. King is a comprehensive university offering more than 90 majors, minors, pre-professional degrees, and concentrations through five academic schools: • College of Arts & Sciences, including the Peeke School of Christian Mission • School of Business, Economics, and Technology • School of Education • School of Nursing • School of Health and Professional Sciences The University offers both a thriving traditional student experience and multiple online modalities for undergraduates and working adults. It places significant value on its longstanding liberal arts tradition. Its well-rounded academic slate is a key part of the academic development and achievement that, time and again, distinguishes its graduates from those of other institutions. King’s main campus occupies 135 acres of rolling, wooded terrain two miles east of the twin cities of Bristol, Tennessee, and Bristol, Virginia. The campus Oval, Georgian-style architecture, and scenic hilltop views create a peaceful learning environment that is minutes away from a thriving downtown and close to numerous recreational, shopping, and dining opportunities. Known as the Birthplace of Country Music, Bristol hosts a growing Americana music scene, a Smithsonian-affiliated museum, an annual three-day music festival, and a world-famous NASCAR short track. Bristol, Johnson City, and Kingsport, Tennessee, make up the Tri-Cities Metropolitan area, which hosts a population of approximately a half-million residents. King’s location offers ample access to outdoor activities, including boating on South Holston Lake, world-class fly fishing on the South Holston River, and hiking on the nearby Appalachian Trail. Numerous other areas for camping, mountain biking, and horseback riding, including those in the Cherokee National Forest and the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains, are all within an afternoon’s drive. King’s proximity to Interstate 81 offers access to approximately one-third of the U.S. in the span of a day’s drive. Numerous flights are also available through Tri-Cities Regional Airport (TRI), located 30 minutes from campus. The region boasts a lower-than-national average cost of living and a diverse economy with career opportunities in healthcare, education, marketing, manufacturing, and technology. College of Arts & Sciences Profile With a rich history of excellence, the College of Arts & Sciences currently offers 20 academic majors in the humanities, mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences. Its faculty also provide a significant portion of the general education curriculum for all undergraduate programs. Graduates of King’s Arts & Sciences programs are distinguished in many fields, both in this region and across the country. Faculty in the Arts & Sciences are active in research and service. Current grants include an Inclusive Excellence 3 grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) focusing on STEM education and building partnerships with local community colleges for STEM student success; multiple faculty development and conference grants from the Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education (NetVUE); and a grant from the Educating Character Initiative (ECI) from Wake Forest encouraging thoughtfulness, resourcefulness, and responsibility in our students. King’s Institute for Faith and Culture speaker series and the King Lectureship at the College for Older Adults provide pathways for community engagement.
    Minimum Qualifications: Mature Christian faith and support of King University's mission and vision (https://www.king.edu/faith-and-values/mission-and-vision); Earned terminal degree from an accredited institution in an Arts & Sciences discipline; Academic experience and a record of teaching excellence commensurate with rank; Administrative experience in higher education with a proven record of collaborative and collegial leadership and a demonstrated ability to advocate for faculty, students, academic programs, and the University; Commitment to the liberal arts and experience with diverse modes of course delivery.
    Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will be a seasoned professional with experience managing multiple stakeholders within an organization; demonstrate the ability to set short and long-term goals and objectives; provide strategies for how to measure and achieve those goals and achieve success in identifying and solving problems in complex organizations. The successful candidate should possess many of the following skills: Consensus building with high integrity and be committed to creating a collaborative, trusting, and inspiring environment in which results are recognized and celebrated; have excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills; have strong verbal and written skills.
    Responsibilities: Provide strategic academic leadership, working collaboratively with deans, chairs, program coordinators, and faculty to further the University’s mission in teaching, scholarship, and service; Advocate for the well-being and professional growth of Arts & Sciences faculty, staff, and students; Promote innovative ideas that demonstrate a vision for the liberal arts and work with Enrollment Management to drive student recruitment for Arts & Sciences programs; Supervise budgetary resources, assessment and evaluation, program development, and the recruitment and retention of Arts & Sciences faculty; Communicate effectively and build relationships within the College and the University and with the wider community; Teach up to two courses annually as needed.
    Language: Multilingual/Bilingual Candidates Preferred
    Campus: Bristol
  • ATH - Women's Soccer

    Description: King University is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Head Women’s Soccer Coach with all aspects of the program.
    Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree is required. Candidates should possess a thorough knowledge of soccer, a sophisticated understanding of coaching and training strategies, and a demonstrated ability to enhance student athlete development.
    Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree. Experience as a student athlete at the collegiate level. Demonstrated ability and success in identifying and recruiting student athletes at a private, residential institution.
    Responsibilities: Supervise all activities related to the student athletes; provide professional mentoring to student-athletes; establish the team's competition and practice schedules; Recruit student/athletes that meet King University Admission guidelines to achieve roster goals and field a competitive team; Provide academic, personal, and professional mentoring to student-athletes; Comply with all NCAA rules and regulations;
    Language: Multilingual/Bilingual Candidates Preferred
    Campus: Bristol
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