King Employment Opportunities

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  • College of Arts and Sciences

    Description: King University seeks to appoint a part-time/adjunct instructor of Art History in the College of Arts & Science on the Bristol campus.
    Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Art History or a directly related field, or master’s degree in Art with at least 18 credit hours in Art History.
    Preferred Qualifications: Terminal degree in Art History and previous teaching experience.
    Responsibilities: Responsibilities include face-to-face teaching of undergraduate courses during weekdays. Classes include History of Art I, History of Art II, and the History of American Art. The position also requires the completion of assessment documents for each class.
    Language: Multilingual/Bilingual Candidates Preferred
    Campus: Bristol
  • Chemistry

    Description: King University invites applications for a full-time appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor of Chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences beginning in August 2024. A Christian liberal arts institution located in the picturesque foothills of East Tennessee, King University values free expression and respectful dialogue in a spirit of Christian love and inclusiveness. King faculty recently received an Inclusive Excellence 3 grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) to build partnerships with local community colleges for STEM student success. King University maintains a collegial faculty from a cross-section of Christian traditions. Students and faculty members often develop deep connections with one another. Although primarily a teaching institution, King recognizes research accomplishments in faculty evaluation. King students often go on to graduate and professional schools. The integration of faith and learning is central to King’s mission. Applicants should be professing Christians who can articulate their faith and its influence on the vocation of teaching the discipline.
    Minimum Qualifications: Qualified applicants will possess the Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or a closely-related field with the ability to teach General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and other upper-level chemistry courses. Applicants should exhibit an enthusiasm for teaching and an interest in supervising undergraduate research.
    Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in Chemistry with a focus on Organic Chemistry, one or more years of full-time teaching experience, and experience leading undergraduate research.
    Responsibilities: The appointed applicant will teach courses and laboratory sections for majors and non-majors, design and revise courses, contribute to program evaluation, participate in student advising and mentoring, and hold at least five office hours per week. Participation in university committees, campus life, and community service is also expected.
    Language: Multilingual/Bilingual Candidates Preferred
    Campus: Bristol
  • Academic Affairs

    Description: King University is accepting applications for the position of Student Success Specialist. This position supports the mission of King University by serving as an advisor and mentor in an effort to enhance students’ academic success and increase institutional retention and completion rates. This position also serves as the University’s School Certifying Official (SCO) for Veterans Affairs and will work with Veterans and Veteran beneficiaries seeking educational benefits for federal aid. This is an hourly position with occasional weekend or evening work expected for specific events.
    Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree is required and candidates should have exceptional written and verbal communication skills and have technological proficiency in Microsoft Office. Candidates must have the ability to work independently and handle a complex and varied caseload.
    Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with texting and social media; experience in a higher education setting; military and/or SCO experience. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; however, applications received by August 7, 2023, will receive priority consideration.
    Responsibilities: The Student Success Specialist/SCO will work with students to encourage achievement, monitor academic success, increase motivation, and assess student’s ability to persist to the next semester/academic year; foster conversation on such topics as study habits, course registration, major selection, and campus involvement; and will direct students to appropriate university resources to help ensure their success. As SCO this individual will report all VA benefit information to the VA and relevant University departments following all VA policies.
    Language: Multilingual/Bilingual Candidates Preferred
    Campus: Bristol
  • Business Office

    Description: The Accounts Receivable Assistant is responsible for daily operational duties in the Business Office, supporting each customer and employee as required.
    Minimum Qualifications: • Experience: 1-year excellent customer service in a high volume setting. • Education: A bachelor’s degree is preferred. • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Leadership Skills: Organizational skills, as well as the ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced office. • Computer Skills: Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office. • Level of Independence: High level of ability to work independently and able to prioritize the work. • Physical Exertion Requirements: Light Work as defined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. • Schedule Flexibility: Able to work some weekends as required. • 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 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: • Assist customers as needed, including, but not limited to customers at the counter, US Mail, email, and telephone. • Accurately prepares, posts, verifies and records customer payments and transactions related to accounts receivable. • Review all returned mail and update address changes in the system • Posts all daily online credit card transactions • Verify and receipt the morning bookstore deposit • Verify daily cash received and prepare the weekly cash deposit. • Deposit all checks via remote deposit system daily. • Monitor / respond to all emails daily (to include emails rec’d from previous day after close of business) • Researches/Reconciles customer account discrepancies with assistance of the Accounts Receivable Specialist Supervisor. • Responsible for student payment plan to include working with 3rd party vendor (Nelnet), students, daily monitoring of accounts and adjusting balances • Assist with processing statements (regular and pre-billing statements) and student loan statements. • Maintain spreadsheet for outside scholarships as needed. • Copies, files, and retrieves materials for accounts receivable as needed. • Coordinates the check-out of mobile iPad/square devices for campus events as needed. • Provide petty cash to students/faculty per request. • Conduct Business Office supply inventory for year end. • Maintain the following: o Vault stamp inventory and purchase stamps as needed o Photocopiers on the Administration main floor and the postage meter, ordering all supplies – including paper – and call for service as required. o Order all Business Office supplies as needed by personnel • Mail overnight or 2nd day shipments, maintain supplies, and pick up packages from the bookstore. • Shredding and reorganization of non-current files as needed and prepare for the attic. • Cross train for backing up Business Office Personnel as required.
    Language: Multilingual/Bilingual Candidates Preferred
    Campus: Bristol
  • Enrollment Management

    Description: King University in Bristol, Tennessee is seeking an experienced and innovative leader to serve as Director of Undergraduate Recruitment.
    Minimum Qualifications: • Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in higher education admissions • Bachelor’s degree required, a graduate degree in a related field preferred • Exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills • Knowledge of trends, best practices, and emerging issues in higher education admissions • Strong analytical abilities and experience in developing and executing successful recruitment and admissions strategies. • Experience using a CRM system
    Responsibilities: • Collaborate with the Vice President for Enrollment to develop and implement an effective recruitment plan to meet annual undergraduate enrollment goals for the institution • Collaborate with the Vice President for Enrollment to coordinate targeted enrollment initiatives with academic and administrative departments on campus • Foster and continuously improve a student-centered culture throughout the admissions process, ensuring excellent service and support for prospective students and their families • Provide ongoing training, leadership, and direct supervision for the team of enrollment counselors • Oversee implementation of a communication plan using the CRM to ensure intentional, consistent, personalized contact with prospective students and families throughout the enrollment cycle • Plan and oversee a full array of recruitment and yield events for prospective students • Monitor admissions trends, analyze data, and make informed decisions in response to organizational needs and metrics • Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of recruitment policies and procedures • Manage the departmental budget
    Language: Multilingual/Bilingual Candidates Preferred
    Campus: Bristol
    Travel: Yes
  • Enrollment Management

    Description: The Admissions Processor is a member of the team responsible for managing all admissions documents and files for students from the point of application until enrollment or cancellation and serving as the key contact for enrollment recruitment teams. The Admissions Processor provides assistance with the daily operations of the office and provides exceptional customer service to prospective students, visitors, and the campus community via telephone, email and in-person contact
    Minimum Qualifications: • Experience: Minimum of 2 years of related experience required. • Education: Minimum of an associate degree is required. • Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills • Leadership Skills: Organizational ability and proven ability to work with, as well as lead, others • Computer Skills: Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn other software, as needed • Ability to maintain confidentiality according to applicable laws.
    Language: Multilingual/Bilingual Candidates Preferred
    Campus: Bristol
  • English

    Description: King University is accepting applications for part-time/adjunct faculty to teach English Composition courses on the Bristol Campus.
    Minimum Qualifications: To teach in our Bachelor level programs a terminal degree in a related field or master's degree with at least 18 hours in the designated discipline is required.
    Preferred Qualifications: Terminal degree preferred.
    Responsibilities: Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate Composition courses on the Bristol Campus. The candidate will also be required to complete assessment documents for each class he or she teaches each semester and to attend meetings of the Composition Department.
    Language: Multilingual/Bilingual Candidates Preferred
    Campus: Bristol
  • 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
    Travel: No
  • Business Office

    Description: Primary Responsibilities: • Maintain regular employee payroll records in Dynamics and in the two Master Employee Files - One for employee records only and one for medical records only. o Update employee records as to current salary/pay rate, making changes as they occur and filing the documentation o Verify and document vacation and sick leave on a monthly basis o Keep abreast of all changes in tax laws and tax tables, making updates to Dynamics tables when necessary o For all new employees:  Do an entrance interview and complete all paperwork  Explain all King University benefits and policies  Provide the King University Employee Handbook, receive from each of them a signed statement that they have read it, once they have time to read it and any other publications explaining benefits  Have employee sign and process all required paperwork for employee benefits, including but not limited to: W-2 forms, the BICS (formerly INS) Form I-9, and any other paperwork required for health and life insurance, retirement, medical, child-care, etc.  Prepare and forward the monthly Tennessee New Hire Report o For all departing employees:  Verify that all King University property has been returned, including but not limited to such items as: laptop computer, cell phone, all keys, King University ID, King University credit and membership cards, etc.  Do an exit interview and prepare paperwork based on all returned and non-returned items  Re-explain the benefits and university policies regarding their departure and set up any payment plans (such as TR, COBRA, etc.) with Accounts Receivable as required o Ensure confidentiality, integrity, and security of all employee records • Prepare payroll reports which include, but are not limited to the Tennessee Employment Report and the annual Federal W-2 wage reports • Prepare payrolls as required including but not limited to: o Biweekly hourly payrolls for staff and students, including electronic verification of timecards o Monthly salary payrolls for students o Monthly Faculty and administrative staff payrolls o Additional payrolls as required o File all paperwork and time cards after each payroll Page 2 of 3 • Liaison with the Workmen’s Compensation insurance carrier: o File claims in a timely manner to King University’s workman’s compensation carrier o Maintain a file of all claims and a separate copy in the employee Medical file o Keep abreast of all laws governing loss of work due to job related injuries o Annually file OSHA report o Keep the Director of Business Operations, as the primary Safety Officer, informed of all Workman’s Compensation claims • Maintain King University’s Medical Insurance and Flex Spending Plans and records including participants, employee payments, etc. • Prepare & meet annually with the Worker’s Comp rep for the annual audit • Daily verification of the petty cash fund • Prepare files and requests for the 403b Plan Annual Audit for the fiscal year end of May 31 • Open and distribute the mail daily
    Minimum Qualifications: • Education: A bachelor’s degree is preferred. • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience in at least a 150-employee company, including experience in monitoring employee benefits. • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Leadership Skills: Organizational skills, as well as the ability to perform multiple tasks in a fastpaced office. • Computer Skills: Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office • 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: Able to work some nights and weekends as required. • Driving History: Driving a college vehicle is not a requirement of this position, but submission of driving data is required. Page 3 of 3 • 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: • Use discretion and professionalism in communicating details of the university operations outside of the office, ensuring confidentiality, integrity and security of all student and financial information • Follow the policies as set forth in the appropriate employee handbook and subsequent updates or changes including, but not limited to, travel, professional development, purchasing and reimbursements, etc. • Professional Development and Compliance o Participate in professional organizations and professional development as time and resources permit and as directed by the supervisor. o Seek out organizations that might provide insight and a networking resource for continued professional development o Note any honor societies or professional certification which are applicable to the position, which are desired but not required o Comply with national charters and requirements as possible, noting the exceptions for the file, with your supervisor’s acknowledgement • Compliance with any outside authority including, but not limited to accrediting agencies, external auditing, local authorities (police, fire, etc.), OSHA, TN OSHA, EPA, etc., and do any audit work required for these agencies in a timely fashion • Other occasional duties and responsibilities as assigned
    Language: Multilingual/Bilingual Candidates Preferred
    Campus: Bristol
  • ATH - Men's Track & Field

    Description: King University is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Track and Field/Cross Country Coach (2 positions). The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Head Track and Field/Cross Country Coach with all aspects of the program, with a specific emphasis on sprints, jumps, and middle-distance training.
    Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree is required. Candidates should possess a thorough knowledge of track and field, 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. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in sprints, jumps, and middle distance training. 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 Encouraged to Apply
    Campus: Bristol
    Travel: Yes
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King University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries about this policy: James Donahue, Vice President of Business Operations, King University, 1350 King College Rd., Bristol, TN, 37620, 423.652.6002.

King University's annual security report is available on the internet and by request. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics and the campus fire safety report for the school. The policy statements address the school's policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security, for example, policies for responding to emergency situations and sexual offenses. Three years’ worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on campus, in or on off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the school and on public property within or immediately adjacent to the campus. This report is available online at http://security.king.edu/right-to-know/annual-security-report. You may also request a paper copy from the King University Security Department.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities and extends to employment and admission to institutions that receive Federal financial assistance. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX should be directed to the Title IX compliance officer, James Donahue, Vice President Administration & Finance, 423-968-1187, and/or to the assistant Title IX compliance officer, Benny Berry, Director of Safety and Security, 423-652- 4705. Mailing address for both: King University, 1350 King College Road, Bristol, TN 37620.