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

Description: The Department of Music at King University seeks to appoint a visiting assistant professor of Music for one year starting in August 2025, with the possibility of renewal. 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

Description: King University is accepting applications for the position of Head Women’s Soccer Coach. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the women’s soccer program, and have the experience, knowledge, and demonstrated ability to lead an NCAA Division II program to success on the conference, regional, and national level.

Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree is required; minimum 3 years head coaching experience at the college level, or equivalent; Candidates should possess a thorough knowledge of all aspects women’s soccer, a sophisticated understanding of coaching and training strategies, and a demonstrated ability to enhance student athlete development.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree; at least 3 years of head coaching experience, or equivalent; 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; 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: King University Libraries seeks an enthusiastic, service-oriented candidate to join the library staff as a Reference Assistant. This is a part-time position, approximately 29 hours/week, with an anticipated start date of December 15, 2024 (negotiable). For priority consideration, application materials should be submitted by December 1, 2024.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; excellent computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in an academic library setting; experience conducting research using modern library resources and information formats.

Responsibilities: The person in this position is responsible for staffing the library service desk, supervising assigned student workers, and providing excellent customer service and basic research assistance to the students, faculty, and staff of King University. The typical schedule for this position during the academic year is Sunday, 6-11 p.m. and Monday through Thursday 5-11 p.m., with responsibility for closing the library each evening. Hours are adjusted during academic breaks and the summer.

Language: Multilingual/Bilingual Candidates Preferred

Campus: Bristol

Description: King University is accepting applications for the position of Head Women’s Wrestling Coach. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the women’s wrestling program, and have the experience, knowledge, and demonstrated ability to lead a program with 10 national championships and expectation of competing at the highest levels nationally and internationally.

Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree is required; minimum 3 years head coaching experience at the college level, or equivalent; Candidates should possess a thorough knowledge of all aspects women’s wrestling, a sophisticated understanding of coaching and training strategies, and a demonstrated ability to enhance student athlete development.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree; experience coaching with national teams and/or at the international 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; 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

Travel: Yes

Description: King University seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented CRM Manager to oversee and manage the Element451 Customer relationship Management (CRM) system. The CRM Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the institution’s recruitment, retention, and communication efforts through data-driven strategies and workflow automation. This position is critical to ensuring optimal use of Element451 to enhance communication and relationship-building with prospective students, current students, and other key stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum of 2 years of experience working with CRM systems, preferably in higher education. o Experience with Element451 CRM is highly desirable. Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and workflow automation. Strong understanding of CRM management, particularly in relation to recruitment and retention in a higher education context preferred. Excellent data management and critical thinking skills. o Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across departments. o Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM reporting tools. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities: • CRM System Management: o Serve as one of the primary administrators for the Element451 CRM, ensuring the system is operating efficiently and meeting the needs of the university. o Customize and maintain CRM applications, workflows, forms, and processes to support recruitment and enrollment objectives. o Manage the CRM’s data architecture, ensuring data integrity and accuracy across all platforms and integrations. o Monitor and troubleshoot issues within the CRM system, working closely with Element451 support when necessary. • Data Analysis & Reporting: o Generate, analyze, and interpret reports from the CRM to provide actionable insights to Enrollment Management leadership. o Utilize data from the CRM to develop strategies that enhance student engagement, recruitment, and retention. o Provide leadership and department heads with regular updates and reports on CRM performance metrics, conversion rates, and campaign effectiveness. o Collaborate with senior leadership, marketing and admissions members to optimize targeted communications and outreach based on data insights. • Team Training & Support: o Train staff on the effective use of the Element451 CRM, providing ongoing support to ensure team members can fully leverage the system’s features. o Develop and deliver documentation, resources, and training materials for end-users. o Serve as the point of contact for internal CRM-related questions and troubleshooting. • Communication Strategy & Automation: o Develop and implement automated communication workflows (emails, text messaging, etc.) to improve the university’s outreach to prospective and current students. o Collaborate with Enrollment Management leadership, Marketing, and Student Affairs to align CRM strategies with broader institutional goals. o Optimize the CRM’s marketing automation features to increase engagement across various communication channels. • Collaboration: o Work closely with the Enrollment Management team to ensure alignment between CRM functionality and recruitment strategy. o Collaborate with IT and other key campus stakeholders to ensure smooth integrations between Element451 and other systems used by the university. o Coordinate with marketing to ensure consistent messaging and branding across digital communications delivered through the CRM.

Language: Multilingual/Bilingual Candidates Preferred

Campus: Bristol

Description: King University is accepting applications for part-time faculty positions for Master of Social Work program. Responsibilities are dependent upon qualifications and needs of the master of social work graduate degree program.

Minimum Qualifications: : A master’s degree in Social Work is required from a CSWE-accredited program with a minimum of at least 2 years post-masters of social work degree practice experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years teaching experience. Online teaching experience is a plus.

Language: Multilingual/Bilingual Candidates Preferred

Campus: Online

Description: King University invites applications for the full-time appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor of Chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences, beginning in August 2025. ABD candidates are encouraged to apply. King University is a Christian liberal arts institution located in the picturesque foothills of East Tennessee. King University maintains a collegial faculty from a cross-section of Christian traditions, and further, students and faculty members often develop strong connections with one another. King is primarily a teaching institution, although there is recognition given to research accomplishments in the faculty evaluation process. Recent internal planning and external support point toward growth in the department’s capacity for student research. The student body at King is known for its high acceptance rate into graduate and professional schools, and the faculty find the majority of the students to be a pleasure to teach. The integration of faith and learning is central to King’s mission, and the institution strives to provide students with the opportunity to explore their discipline in a Christ-centered environment. Applicants should be professing Christians who can articulate their faith and its influence on the vocation of teaching. King University practices freedom of speech and expression, and further, encourages respectful dialogue on matters of importance. King faculty have recently been awarded 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.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants should be ABD or possess a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or a closely-related field and have 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

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

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