The Department of Natural Sciences of Tennessee Wesleyan University in Athens, Tennessee invites applications for a tenure-track position to serve a dual role of Director of the Kilbride Nature Sanctuary, the university’s 92-acre nature preserve and as Assistant or Associate Professor in Environmental Science, beginning in August 2023.  Requirements for the position include a terminal degree in Environmental Science, Biology or related field.  The successful candidate will have the demonstrated ability to direct activities at the Kilbride Nature Sanctuary and to teach courses such as Introduction to Environmental Science with laboratory, Water Resources, Land Use and the Environment, Environmental Toxicology.  Duties of the KNS Director include management of conservation/restoration efforts, coordinating internship and research opportunities, and general oversight of educational and recreational activities.  A complete job description is available upon request.

In addition to the duties describe above, this position will require the successful candidate to advise students, serve on college committees; assess/evaluate instruction, courses, and programs; participate in community service, departmental meetings, curriculum planning, and student recruitment and retention activities.  The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to collegiality throughout their tenure at Tennessee Wesleyan University.

The deadline for submitting applications is June 1, 2023 and applications will be evaluated as they are received.  Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a one-page summary of teaching philosophy, three letters of recommendation that can address the candidate’s ability or potential to educate, and unofficial copies of transcripts to hr@tnwesleyan.edu.

Tennessee Wesleyan University invites applications for a visiting faculty position in music with additional duties as Director of Choral Activities.  This person will conduct ensembles and teach conducting and other courses as strengths allow. The person must be able to develop and maintain professional relations with regional music educators and church musicians.  They should promote continued recruitment of music majors as well as ensemble members from the student body at large. 

A doctorate in choral conducting is preferred.  The person must show evidence of achievement in the area of choral conducting.  An ability to relate well to students and to inspire them to grow musically is essential.

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a one-page summary of teaching philosophy, three letters of recommendation that can address the candidate’s abilities related to the position, and unofficial copies of transcripts to hr@tnwesleyan.edu.

Tennessee Wesleyan invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Nursing with opportunities to teach in didactic and/or clinical courses.  Interest in teaching best-practices in pediatric nursing for undergraduate nursing students required.  Additional course assignments may include entry-level clinical for junior/senior students. This is a 10-month, non-tenure track faculty appointment scheduled to begin on August 1, 2023.  Classes and clinicals will be held in Knoxville, Tennessee. 

Applicants should possess the following qualifications:
•  An earned master’s or doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited institution.
•  Current unencumbered RN license to practice in Tennessee.
•  Licensed RN with three to five years of clinical practice experience required.
•  Certification in pediatric nursing preferred.
•  One to two years teaching experience in a registered nursing education curriculum at the associate, baccalaureate, or diploma level preferred.
•  Familiarity with Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) products highly preferred.

Qualified individuals should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three professional references to hr@tnwesleyan.edu.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Tennessee Wesleyan invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Nursing with opportunities to teach in didactic and/or clinical courses.  Interest in teaching best-practices in maternal/newborn for undergraduate nursing students required.  Additional course assignments may include entry-level clinical coursework or community health nursing.  This is a 10-month, non-tenure track faculty appointment scheduled to begin on August 1, 2023.  Classes and clinicals will be held in Knoxville, Tennessee. 

Applicants should possess the following qualifications:
•  An earned master’s or doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited institution.
•  Current unencumbered RN license to practice in Tennessee.
•  Licensed RN with three to five years of clinical practice experience required.
•  Certification in maternal/newborn nursing preferred.
•  One to two years teaching experience in a registered nursing education curriculum at the associate, baccalaureate, or diploma level preferred.
•  Familiarity with Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) products highly preferred.

Qualified individuals should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three professional references to hr@tnwesleyan.edu.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Tennessee Wesleyan University seeks a creative, energetic, and technologically savvy information services professional to join a library team committed to excellence in academic support services. The appointment is scheduled to begin July 1, 2023. The information services librarian will support the Learning Commons through reference work and individual research appointments. They will also work closely with the Library Director on library initiatives. Primary responsibilities include the development of innovative, dynamic information literacy programming and online instructional materials, oversight of the loanable technology program, management of the library website, campus outreach and promotion of library services to both students and faculty, and support for collection development. 

An ALA-accredited MLS is required along with excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively, and a strong service commitment. Experience with teaching information literacy and access services preferred. Depending upon candidate qualifications, tenure-track, faculty appointment may be at the rank of assistant professor.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three (3) professional references to hr@tnwesleyan.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately.

The Department of Natural Sciences of Tennessee Wesleyan University in Athens, Tennessee invites applications for a visiting instructor in Biology scheduled to start in August 2023 with the possibility of becoming tenure-track.  The minimum requirement is a terminal degree in Biology or related field.  The successful candidate will have the demonstrated ability to teach the following courses and associated labs for science majors:  the first semester of General Biology; Genetics; General Microbiology; Advanced Cellular Biology; Molecular Biology; Biology Seminar; and other teaching assignments as needed by the university and department such as science courses that satisfy the general education requirements.

In addition to the teaching duties described above the successful candidate will be expected to assess/evaluate instruction, courses, and programs; participate in departmental meetings, curriculum planning, and student recruitment and retention activities.

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Interested individuals should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a one-page summary of teaching philosophy, three letters of recommendation that can address the candidate’s ability or potential to educate, and unofficial copies of transcripts to hr@tnwesleyan.edu.

The Goodfriend School of Business at Tennessee Wesleyan University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Business Administration.  This position requires at least 18 graduate hours in management, business analytics, and/or marketing. The desired candidate will have a master’s degree in the field but a terminal degree is preferred.  The candidate will be required to teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in the Goodfriend School of Business. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in the traditional day program, the Management Excellence degree completion program, and the graduate business programs. 

This position will require the successful candidate to advise students, serve on TWU and Goodfriend School of Business committees and be supportive of the goals of the university.  Being a team player is critical to the candidate’s success in the Goodfriend School of Business.

Applications should include a letter of interest, a current vita, official copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a statement on the individual's philosophy of teaching, learning and commitment to undergraduate and graduate business administration studies.

Candidates should send application materials to hr@tnwesleyan.edu.