Description: King University School of Nursing is accepting applications for a full-time faculty position in the traditional BSN program. This position will be based on the Bristol campus. The successful candidate will be able to teach courses in a variety of nursing content areas and oversee clinical experiences. Nursing faculty work as a team to ensure student success and provide a supportive student environment. All nursing faculty must be committed to excellent teaching, mentoring students, scholarship, professionalism, and service to the community. This is a full-time, twelve-month contract. The King University School of Nursing programs are fully approved by the TN Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

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: An earned DNP or PhD; Previous teaching experience in higher education; Supervision of students in clinical settings; Experience with course development; Experience in teaching health assessment and community health nursing at the college level

Responsibilities: Teach didactic courses and oversee clinical experiences; design/revise courses, as needed; contribute to ongoing course and program evaluation; maintain knowledge of current clinical guidelines and accreditation standards; mentor students; participate on program and university committees

Language: Multilingual/Bilingual Candidates Preferred

Campus: Bristol

Description: King University in Bristol, TN seeks a Dean of the School of Business, Economics, and Technology beginning in Fall 2023. King University, located in beautiful northeast Tennessee, is a Presbyterian-affiliated, coeducational, doctoral-level, comprehensive university offering majors, minors, and concentrations in fields such as business, nursing, social work, health sciences, education, and humanities. King University has received national and international acclaim for excellence in academic and athletic programs. King University’s School of Business, Economics, and Technology (SOBET) houses a total of five academic programs: a traditional on-ground BA in Business with seven available tracks, an online Bachelor of Business Administration, an online BS in Information Technology, an online BS in Accounting, a traditional on-ground MBA, and an online MBA. SOBET has one of the university’s largest enrollments, and has faculty based in both Bristol and Knoxville. The majority of SOBET faculty are terminally degreed in their disciplines and combine for an impressive record of teaching, scholarship, and service.

Minimum Qualifications: Terminal degree in a field related to Business, including Law, from a regionally accredited institution; five years administrative experience at the Associate Dean or Dean level in a school/college of Business; exceptional written and verbal communication skills; experience in leadership in an academic environment.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience at the Dean level in a school/college of Business; experience working with both traditional and adult studies academic programs; experience working in Christian higher education; established record of peer-reviewed publications and scholarly presentations.

Responsibilities: The Dean functions as the chief executive officer of SOBET, leading the school to be recognized as the premier School of Business, Economics, and Technology in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. The Dean recruits, retains, and develops a competent faculty, builds and enhances the school’s programs, and supports the implementation of the university’s mission through setting the strategic course for the school. Reporting to the Provost and working cooperatively with deans across the university, the Dean is responsible for nurturing King’s network of external partnerships with the business community, who are sources of student internships and employment, strategic information, and program support. The successful candidate must demonstrate a track record of effective communication and advocacy, an ability to translate vision into strategy, promote excellence in programs, and lead pedagogies and policies that will ensure student progress. Additionally, the candidate must exhibit ability to support faculty for professional growth and teaching expertise in online and classroom environments, and in the use of emerging technologies.

Language: Multilingual/Bilingual Candidates Preferred

Campus: Bristol

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

Description: King University is accepting applications for the position of Head Archery Coach. The successful candidate will be responsible launching King’s competitive archery program, and for managing all aspects of the program after the launch.

Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree is required; Candidates should have relevant experience archery, including knowledge of current trends and strategies in the field; Candidates should have, or be able to attain, a USA Archery Level II or higher certification.

Preferred Qualifications: A Master’s degree in a related field. Experience at the collegiate level as a coach or student. Demonstrated ability and success in identifying and recruiting student athletes at a private, residential institution.

Responsibilities: Recruit students that meet King University Admission guidelines to achieve roster goals and field a successful archery program; Supervise all activities related to the students; Conduct necessary practices to prepare the team to compete in tournaments and competitions; Assistant with development and maintenance of training facilities; Provide professional mentoring to students; Provide academic, personal, and professional mentoring to students

Language: Multilingual/Bilingual Candidates Preferred

Campus: Bristol

Description: King University, a private, comprehensive doctoral degree granting university, founded in the Presbyterian tradition, is inviting applications for a part-time adjunct faculty position in the School of Nursing for the Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner program.

Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have an MSN and a Family Nurse Practitioner Certification and be licensed as an APRN in the state of Tennessee.

Preferred Qualifications: DNP degree and a Family Nurse Practitioner Certification, and be licensed as an APRN in the state of Tennessee. Those who meet the above criteria with teaching experience and interest are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities: This adjunct position will require faculty presence one day each week on King University’s Knoxville Hardin Valley Campus. The Family Nurse Practitioner program is offered in the HyFlex format, which allows students to participate in class on campus, synchronously online, or asynchronously online. The King University nursing program is fully approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Language: Multilingual/Bilingual Candidates Preferred

Campus: Knoxville

Description: Applications received by March 13, 2023 will receive priority review. King University is seeking an Open Rank Professor of Theology to teach an introductory course on Christian faith and practice. This course is required of all King undergraduate students and is taught in the face-to-face and online formats. The person appointed will also teach upper-level undergraduate courses in the area of expertise and develop new courses to match students’ needs and interests. King University is a Christian community deeply rooted in Presbyterian life and Appalachian heritage. These connections make King a welcoming place for Christian believers of all types and for students of any or no religious commitment. King’s mission reads, “We prepare students in our Christian academic community to excel as thoughtful, resourceful, and responsible citizens with a passion for serving God, the Church, and the world.” The successful candidate for the appointment will demonstrate an ability to encourage such work among students and colleagues through able and timely teaching, professional expertise, and wisdom for both deep reflection and practical application. This position offers a one-year, renewable contract with the possibility of multi-year contracts thereafter. This position starts Fall 2023.

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum qualifications for the appointment include ABD for the Ph.D. or Th.D. degree in Theology or a related field, demonstrable promise of teaching excellence, and some knowledge and appreciation of Reformed theology and Presbyterian polity. Ordination or membership in a Presbyterian denomination is beneficial but not required.

Preferred Qualifications: Preferred qualifications for the appointment include the Ph.D. or Th.D. degree in Theology or a related field, a strong record of excellence in undergraduate teaching of Bible (New Testament preferred) and Christian theology; strong interpersonal communication skills; good knowledge and appreciation of Reformed theology and Presbyterian polity; commitment to both introductory general education courses required of all students and to the recruitment of majors and minors; some record of promising or successful professional publication; familiarity or experience with online pedagogy; facility with languages appropriate to the position; and a commitment to the creation of a Christian academic community among both students and colleagues.

Responsibilities: The person appointed will have primary responsibility for an introductory course, required of all King students—traditional, non-traditional, and online—on Christian faith and practice. The person appointed will also teach upper-level undergraduate courses in the area of expertise, develop new courses to match students’ needs and interests, advise students, cooperate with colleagues in matters of mutual interest, and serve on university committees.

Language: Multilingual/Bilingual Candidates Preferred

Campus: Bristol

Description: The Administrative Assistant supports the School of Nursing in daily operations. Primary responsibilities include serving as the School of Nursing receptionist; maintaining accreditation records, course offering, textbook adoptions, and workload documentation; coordinating the NCLEX application process; and supporting faculty as needed.

Minimum Qualifications: Associates Degree or higher, excellent communication skills, proficient in Microsoft Excel, self-motivated, good organizational skills, good people skills, ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications: Associates Degree or higher, experience in administrative or secretarial duties, excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficient in Microsoft Excel, self-motivated, excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and follow through, ability to work independently

Responsibilities: Support the School of Nursing in daily operations, serve as School of Nursing receptionist, maintain clear and accurate records required for accreditation, assist the dean with yearly reports required for accrediting bodies, renew blanket liability policy, maintain portal updates, maintain faculty workloads, maintain database of nursing school records, coordinate NCLEX application process, support nursing committees and maintain minutes, submit yearly textbook adoptions, prepare School of Nursing mailings as needed, process faculty travel expenses, coordinate the Nurse Pinning Ceremony each graduation, coordinate the White Coat Ceremony each fall and spring, perform other office duties as directed, and support the dean and faculty as needed.

Language: Multilingual/Bilingual Candidates Preferred

Campus: Bristol

Description: King University of Bristol, Tennessee, a Christian university located in beautiful northeast Tennessee, is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Education in the School of Education. This position offers a one-year, renewable contract with the possibility of multi-year contracts thereafter to start Fall 2023. King University is a Presbyterian-affiliated, coeducational, doctoral-level, comprehensive university offering majors, minors, and concentrations in fields such as business, nursing, social work, health sciences, education, and humanities. King University has received national and international acclaim for excellence in academic and athletic programs.

Minimum Qualifications: An earned terminal/doctoral degree (EdD/PhD) in education from an accredited institution with preference given to those with at least 18 hours of leadership and/or administration; an active state teaching license in the United States; a minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching K-12; and exhibit motivation and high interest in teacher preparation.

Preferred Qualifications: Administrative experience at the school or county level; two years of success in a school leadership position in the United States; knowledge of and experience with the TEAM Model of Assessment for Tennessee teachers. Cover letters should be written to the attention of Dr. Donna Watson, Dean, School of Education.

Responsibilities: The Director of Teacher Education is responsible for managing the teacher candidate process to include the following: serve as liaison between King and placement sites, secure state recognized partnerships with regional school systems, place students for clinical field work, train mentor teachers, and work with the Dean to manage compliance with all policies and procedures for continued accreditation of the Teacher Education Program. Candidates should possess varied experiences and expertise in the field of K-12 education, must demonstrate excellent communication skills and experience in working with diverse groups, and teach courses using on-ground and online delivery at the Bristol campus, and potentially at the Knoxville campus. Courses to be taught include undergraduate and graduate courses in general education, and secondary/elementary education.

Language: Multilingual/Bilingual Candidates Preferred

Campus: Bristol

Description: King University is accepting applications for the position of part-time Assistant Track Coach. The successful candidate will focus on coaching pole vault and jumps, and supporting the Head Track Coach as needed.

Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree is required. Candidates should possess a thorough knowledge of track, including a knowledge of pole vault/jumps, 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

Description: The Director of Development is an annual gift development position supporting King’s fundraising efforts. The Director of Development will develop and manage a portfolio of individuals with a gift capacity ranging from at least $5,000 to $100,000 or more. The Director of Development will work with the Development team to craft successful strategic fundraising strategies for major gift development.

Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree is required; • Must have and be able to articulate a personal faith in the Lordship of Jesus Christ and support the mission of King University; • A minimum of five years of increasingly successful experience in fundraising with at least two years in individual major gifts fundraising is preferred, or at least five years or more successful experience in sales, marketing, business development, financial planning, or equivalent; • Proven and measurable track record of successful face-to-face interactions with prospective donors, clients, and/or customers. • Experience in developing and presenting proposals to prospective donors, clients, and/or customers; • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills and sensitivities. This position requires the personal presence, poise, and demeanor to inspire comfort and confidence among donors and prospects. • Ability to articulate the mission with passion and persuasion and a genuine desire to build lasting relationships. • An organized, focused, and goal-oriented personality coupled with a high level of initiative, energy, and ability to work independently; • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment; • Ability and willingness to travel frequently and to work outside the normal schedule including early morning meetings, evening engagements, and occasional weekend obligations; • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and creatively, work well under pressure, and manage details of several concurrent projects; • Excellent writing skills including the ability to craft meaningful personal letters, compelling proposals, and other communications; • A high level of personal and professional integrity; commitment to ethical fundraising; • Commitment to building collegiality and collaboration with an ability to inspire confidence and cooperation; • Creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit, and flexibility; • Self-starter; history of initiating action rather than reacting to direction; • Proficiency in Windows applications and fundraising software and willingness to learn new applications as necessary to work as efficiently as possible; experience with a moves management system preferred; • Excellent organizational skills; • Equivalent combination of relevant experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in leading major gift development in a capital campaign or special project and successful record of achieving campaign/project goals; • Experience in developing a strategic plan for soliciting and securing gifts from private sources or the equivalent in the corporate environment; • Experience with moves management client development process and fundraising software; • Knowledge and skill in planned gift development and/or estate and financial planning.

Responsibilities: The focus of this position is to generate a significant number of annual gifts to King in support of its mission and programs. Core responsibilities include: • Develop an efficient and productive prospecting system that produces a significant number of qualified leads for direct cultivation and solicitation of major gift opportunities; • Build effective and meaningful relationships with individuals with an inclination and capacity to support the organization: o Use skill and persuasion to inspire passion for the values and mission of the organization, o Capitalize on the opportunities for involvement and participation, and o Strategically build a case for support that leads to a donor who is invested in the organization financially and emotionally; • Work collaboratively with all units to enhance/produce effective annual gift fundraising programs; • Meet and exceed minimum fundamental activity standards for maximizing donor development opportunities; • Meet and exceed minimum gift production goals and objectives; • Produce documented reports on significant donor development activity; • Produce weekly activity reports on prospecting and donor development activity; • Maintain excellent donor records; • Process and acknowledge gifts in a timely manner; • Effectively manage prospect-donor development using move management development process; • Assist in the development of budgets for annual gift development; • Facilitate effective donor development communications with donor prospects and donors; • Effectively steward existing donor relationships for further cultivation; • Maintain the highest ethical and professional standards.

Language: Multilingual/Bilingual Candidates Preferred

Campus: Bristol

Travel: Yes