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Human Resources Business Partner

Tusculum University is seeking applicants for our Human Resources department. Building on a rich Presbyterian heritage and a pioneering spirit, Tusculum University provides an active and experiential education within a caring Christian environment to inspire civic engagement, enrich personal lives, and equip career-ready professionals.

MISSION EXPECTATION

Tusculum takes pride in creating a mission-focused culture. We expect our talented and diverse faculty, staff, and business partners to uphold the spirit of our mission’s values every day to further support the University’s image, reputation, brand, and goals. We are Pioneers, forging pathways to do well and good in the pursuit of delivering an extraordinary student experience, academic excellence and advancing community relations.

POSITION SCOPE

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as the primary HR contact for the institution, collaborating with leaders and clients to proactively identify HR needs and serves as a resource on HR policies, procedures and practices.  The HRBP formulates business partnerships with client departments; consulting, advising, and providing leadership and subject matter expertise on a variety of essential HR and institutional enterprise-wide actions.  May specialize and navigate multiple HR disciplines in areas such as employee relations, compensation, benefits, recruitment, HRIS/payroll, analytics/reporting, compliance, talent/performance management, organizational development, training and change management.  Routinely uses discretion and independent judgement in the application, direction, nature and course of work used to impact organizational (micro and macro) outcomes and results.  Scope of work impacts individual contributors, managers, departments and institutional-wide operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strategic & Operational Business Partner: Act as a partner with business units; diagnosing challenges and developing effective strategies to help resolve them. Recommend solutions aligned with business objectives. Coordinates with vice presidents, deans, chairs, directors and other appropriate University officials concerning human resource matters.  Ability to work effectively with persons of varying cultures and diversity.
• Employee Relations: Foster positive relationships between employees and management. Consults with departmental leadership regarding complex and/or highly sensitive employee relations matters in the use of performance management and corrective action plans.  Resolve complex employee relations issues fairly and objectively using appropriate techniques.  Ability to facilitate problem-solving and approach client issues from a solution-oriented stance. Analyzes and evaluates the impact of proposed legislation and rule changes; assists in the establishment of HR policies, rules and procedures; conducts research, analysis, and studies to address issues and problems related to HR.  May be engaged in Title IX matters and/or coordinate actions with legal counsel.
• Talent, Engagement & Performance Management: Ability to manage complex relational dynamics and influence change in talent management strategies.  Drive talent initiatives focusing on recruitment, onboarding, retention, development, and training. Serves as an internal recruiter and talent/skill development agent.  Manages recruitment cycle for a full range of staff or academic positions.  Emphasize building future leaders and developing talent within the organization.  Manages effective performance and employee engagement initiatives to ensure consistent and holistically calibrated evaluation and reward measures.  Partner with hiring managers to enhance recruiting processes. Engage effectively with all organizational levels, contributing as a strong team member.
• Training, Education & Development: Helps design, develop, facilitate and deliver educational activities designed to improve job performance for individuals and groups.  Ability to perform stand-up training on a variety of work/life matters.  Works with business partners to customize skill-based actions within their areas. May represent HR and/or university in off-site professional or community affairs.
• Analytics, Compensation, Benefits & Labor Management:  Helps develop, asses, devise and maintain strategy-based compensation and reward programs that best fit the university and its employees.  Consults with management on issues of position reclassification, promotions, demotions, transfers, and position descriptions.  Ability to analyze trends and forecasts to model effective programs in pay and benefits with a core emphasis on fairness and equity.    Focuses actions on financial and nonmonetary elements to attract recruits, reduce turnover, spur performance and boost employee engagement.  Develops and monitors key performance indicators (KPI’s), metrics and dashboard tracking for HR and client departments.
• HRIS & Payroll: Act as a gatekeeper for the integrity of employee, institution, and payroll data; ensuring quality and accuracy of information through the in/output and maintenance of payrolls, employee records, reporting and compliance standards.  Utilizes various HR systems and records to retrieve information on individual employees, histories and situations.  Navigates and manages supporting middleware to optimize internal and enterprise-wide efficiency and effectiveness.  Manages complex features to ensure delivery, quality, reporting and compliance.
• Culture & Work Environment: Ability to collaborate, develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, job contacts, supporting TPA’s, vendors and general public.  Develops creative programs to add value to workers’ job experience and connection to the university’s mission.
• Compliance, Documentation & Policies: Ensure adherence to policies and procedures. Stay updated on employment laws, HR trends, and best practices, recommending improvements to HR policies and processes.  Serves as a gatekeeper and liaison with outside enforcement agencies. Ensure source data is secure and memorialized.  Strong emphasis performance management practices are consistent, conduct coaching sessions, and maintain accurate records.
• Confidentiality: Maintain a high level of confidentiality in handling HR matters and employee information.
• Availability & Effectiveness:  Ability to work both collaboratively and independently demonstrating initiative and exhibit flexibility in work schedule, job tasks, functions, projects and initiatives.  Ability to influence without undue authority.  Ability to create depth of understanding for both HR-related disciplines and institutional processes.
• Special Projects: Participate in and facilitate activities and projects as assigned. Represent the company positively in various settings.

CUSTOMER CARE

This is an active and experiential service and consulting role; designed to be front-facing and available.  It is the responsibility of every employee to make our students, colleagues, and guests feel special upon every reasonable encounter and/or through the delivery of friendly and helpful service.   Serves as an ambassador for the university and HR department.

PEOPLE LEADERSHIP

This is a position which primarily influences others in the course and direction/navigation of policy, practice and work design.  Internally, this position may provide leadership and guidance to others within the nature and flow of assignments; such as student workers or other staff.  Position is part of traditional cross-training design; actively working to fulfil objectives where needed.  Position serves as an active role-model supporting policy, practices, and initiatives undertaken by the university and department.  May train the broader campus community on HR actions and/or initiatives.

STUDENT EXPERIENCE & ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Primary student interaction is supporting Federal Work Study, Graduate Assistants, Research Assistants.  Position indirectly impacts student experience through a variety of general service interactions.  May help guide broader university and/or department internship experiences.  

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

This position assists internally with the HR department’s budget; may assist in analytical work impacting institutional labor and overhead budgets along with special project research, forecasting and analysis.  Has impact and responsibility over certain budget and billing integrity along with playing a critical role in financial audits, compliance and reporting.  Makes recommendations and may control certain larger-scale internal budgets and purchases. 

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS

This is a position where the output of work and service details impact:

• Information and data as it is further used for critical compliance, reporting, forecasting, budgeting, planning, and strategic development internally and throughout the institution.
• Internal and external community’s perceptions and reputation as an employer of choice.
• Personal details (demographic, financial, etc.) at the individual and group level requiring upmost discretion and confidentiality to secure and use data according to laws, policy, and practice.
• Actions are typically time-sensitive requiring prioritization for responsive action.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of HR concepts, practices, policies, and procedures.
• Strong understanding of multiple HR disciplines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organizational levels.
• Proficiency in HRIS, cloud based systems and/or middleware, MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing demands in a busy environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two or more years of dedicated HR experience in a diverse
• Professional certification (SPHR/PHR or SHRM-SCP/CP).
• Specialty discipline certification
• HRIS database management

WORK ENVIRONMENT

See ADA Inventory for a detailed description of physical and mental job requirements essential to this job’s performance.

OTHER

As listed, this job’s essential duties are not intended to be all inclusive; other functions may be changed with or without notice.  Employees may be asked to perform other assigned tasks as necessary which may additionally include both within their department and or for the campus at large.

The HR business partner (HRBP) is a subject matter expert providing professional HR-related guidance to campus clients.  HRBP’s serve as both a trusted advisor and practitioner supporting tactical and strategic needs and initiatives important for internal HR program development and university support functions impacting workforce matters.  The position may operate over widespread and varied disciplines but may also generally focus on a specific track or skillsets.  The position is a solution-maker navigating a complex internal and external policy, compliance, workforce development, and organizational design landscape.  Having a Bachelor’s degree with preferred 2 years of dedicated HR experience in an influence capacity, the ideal candidate is a curious and resourceful self-starter who enjoys delivering results using a can-do, service-oriented, client-based attitude.  Knowledge and familiarity of HR laws and applications.  Excellent organization, problem-solving, and communication skills.

 

Tusculum University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Interested candidates should submit resume, cover letter, and Tusculum Application (found here:https://tuemail.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/TU+Employment+Application.pdf  )to turesume@tusculum.edu. 

 

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Instructor/Asst. Professor of Biology

Tusculum University is seeking an Instructor or Assistant Professor of Biology for Fall 2025 with an emphasis in Anatomy and Physiology. Located in the foothills of the Southern Appalachian Mountains, Tusculum provides the successful applicant the opportunity to foster experiential learning in a meaningful way. Over 50% of entering undergraduate students are considered first-generation students, and the close-knit community of Tusculum University provides a springboard for these students to succeed and thrive. Our faculty have the rewarding opportunity to pour into the lives of these students and help educate the next generation of leaders for East Tennessee and beyond.

Tusculum faculty are responsible for teaching a minimum of 12-15 credits (pending rank) in each of the fall and spring semesters, advising, service, scholarship, and professional development. All employees must be active participants in advancing Tusculum University’s Mission Statement, which is as follows:

Building on a rich Presbyterian heritage and a pioneering spirit, Tusculum University provides an active and experiential education within a caring Christian environment to inspire civic engagement, to enrich personal lives, and to prepare career ready professionals.

In support of that mission, applicants for faculty roles should be prepared to advance all components of the mission statement. This includes the university’s faith-based tradition, which emphasizes closeness of faculty-student involvement, both within and without the classroom, in order to cultivate citizenship, Christian character and practical wisdom among members of the University community. As a part of that mission, the university is committed to creating a campus climate in which the Christian faith is reasonably and persuasively presented and in which the university offers a program of quality education in the liberal arts and sciences with the concept of the wholeness of life as interpreted by the Christian faith.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

A masters, doctoral, or professional degree is required with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in anatomy and/or physiology; teaching experience with undergraduates is preferred.

Tusculum is an Equal Opportunity Employer; the Division of Math and Science is particularly interested in applications for this position from underrepresented populations. Tusculum participates in E-Verify, and observes the guidelines as a Tennessee Drug Free Workplace employer. Applicants will be required to submit to substance abuse testing at a laboratory chosen by Tusculum University.

This position is subject to the results of a pre-employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). If hired, the candidate will be required to submit to proof of eligibility to work in the United States as all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For questions, please contact Dr. Chuck Pearson at cpearson@tusculum.edu

Applications are accepted only via email to turesume@tusculum.edu Attn: Anatomy and Physiology Search. A complete application will include a cover letter that contains a summary statement of teaching philosophy (including how that teaching philosophy would advance all aspects of the University’s Mission Statement), CV, copies of all post-secondary transcripts, the names and contact information of 3-5 references, and a completed Tusculum University application. A link to the application form is near the top of the web page https://www3.tusculum.edu/hr/employment-opportunities

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Instructor/ Assistant Professor of English

Tusculum University is seeking an Instructor or Assistant Professor of English for Fall 2025 with an emphasis in
Composition. Located in the foothills of the Southern Appalachian Mountains, Tusculum provides the
successful applicant the opportunity to foster experiential learning in a meaningful way. Over 50% of entering
Undergraduate students are considered first-generation students, and the close-knit community of Tusculum University provides a springboard for these students to succeed and thrive. Our faculty have the rewarding
opportunity to pour into those students’ lives and help educate the next generation of leaders for East
Tennessee and beyond.

Tusculum faculty are responsible for teaching a minimum of 12-15 credits (pending rank) in each of the fall and
spring semesters, advising, service, scholarship, and professional development. All employees must be active
participants in advancing Tusculum University’s Mission Statement, which is as follows:

“Building on a rich Presbyterian heritage and a pioneering spirit, Tusculum University provides an active
and experiential education within a caring Christian environment to inspire civic engagement, to enrich
personal lives, and to prepare career ready professionals”.

In support of that mission, applicants for faculty roles should be prepared to advance all components of the
mission statement. This includes the university’s faith-based tradition, which emphasizes closeness of faculty- student involvement, both within and without the classroom, in order to cultivate citizenship, Christian
character and practical wisdom among members of the University community. As a part of that mission, the
university is committed to creating a campus climate in which the Christian faith is reasonably and persuasively
presented and in which the university offers a program of quality education in the liberal arts and sciences
with the concept of the wholeness of life as interpreted by the Christian faith.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• A master’s degree in English is required
• Teaching experience with undergraduates is required.
• Ability to work with learners of all levels of preparedness is required.

Tusculum is an Equal Opportunity Employer; the Division of Humanities is particularly interested in applications
for this position from underrepresented populations. Tusculum participates in E-Verify, and observes the
guidelines as a Tennessee Drug Free Workplace employer. Applicants will be required to submit to substance
abuse testing at a laboratory chosen by Tusculum University.
This position is subject to the results of a pre-employment background check. An employment background
check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if
applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). If hired, the candidate will be required to submit to proof of
eligibility to work in the United States as all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United
States on a full time basis.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For questions, please contact Dr. Anne Acker at
eacker@tusculum.edu
Applications are accepted only via email to turesume@tusculum.edu Attn: Assistant Professor of English. A
complete application will include a cover letter that contains a summary statement of teaching philosophy
(including how that teaching philosophy would advance all aspects of the University’s Mission Statement), CV,
copies of all post-secondary transcripts, the names and contact information of 3-5 references, and a completed
Tusculum University application (found here: https://tuemail.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/TU+Employment+Application.pdf.)

 

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Facilities Management Level 1- 040125

The Facilities Management Team at Tusculum University is seeking applicants for a housekeeping staff member. The level 1 housekeeper is responsible for maintaining assigned buildings and grounds of administrative buildings, athletic facilities, staff housing, residential housing, and other institutional buildings in a clean, efficient, safe, and orderly fashion as designated by the supervisors. Work typically includes, but is not limited to, emptying trash, sweeping, mopping, and other light cleaning duties.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred;
• One to three years’ experience and/or training in the above responsibilities;
• May have a combination of education and experience.

How to Apply:

Only online applications will be accepted.  Send a cover letter, resume, the names and contact information for 3 – 5 professional references, and a Tusculum University application (found here: https://site.tusculum.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/TUEmploymentApplicationRev5.28.25.pdf) electronically to turesume@tusculum.edu. Attention: Facilities Level 1

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Campus Safety Officer – Full-time 110124

Tusculum University is seeking applications for full-time Campus Safety Officers. Responsibilities include working to assure the safety and welfare of students, staff, faculty, invitees, and visitors on campus property, in campus facilities, and at institutional events by enforcing campus policies and regulations set forth by the College. The position will serve as the campus’s primary emergency response personnel and information contact. Works with other professional staff assigned to the Campus Safety program during shift and liaises with the other campus entities having a role in campus management (e.g., student life, facilities management, technical support, etc.). Support educational outreach in the areas of safety and welfare.

Will remain open until filled

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
• High school diploma or equivalent education that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to carry out said job duties
• Valid Tennessee driver’s license required
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Possession of a current State of Tennessee Security license (or eligibility for licensure)
• Previous security experience or related guard, police officer, or military background preferred.
• CPR and First Aid training preferred
• Ability to express oneself by employing good English-language skills for oral communication and writing daily reports
• Ability to read and interpret printed information
• Calm demeanor that can be maintained in emergencies
• The ability to accurately recall events or certain situations for proceedings
• Strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the general public

This position is subject to the results of pre-employment testing and a background check. If selected, applicants will be required to submit to substance abuse testing at a laboratory chosen by Tusculum University. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), and credit history check (if applicable). If hired, the candidate must submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States, and all applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States full-time.

Tusculum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, participates in E-Verify, and observes the guidelines as a Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace employer.

HOW TO APPLY:
Only online applications will be accepted. Send a cover letter, CV, the names & contact information of 3-5 references, and Tusculum University application (found here: https://site.tusculum.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/TUEmploymentApplicationRev5.28.25.pdf) via email to turesume@tusculum.edu Attn: Safety Officer – FT

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Asst./Assoc. Professor of Psychology- 011725

Tusculum University is seeking an Instructor or Assistant Professor of Psychology for Fall 2025 (preferred) or January 2026, with an emphasis in Behavioral Health. Located in the foothills of the Southern Appalachian mountains, Tusculum provides the successful applicant the opportunity to foster experiential learning in a meaningful way. Over 50% of entering undergraduate students are considered first-generation students, and the close-knit community of Tusculum University provides a springboard for these students to succeed and thrive. Our faculty have the rewarding opportunity to pour into those students’ lives and help educate the next generation of leaders for East Tennessee and beyond.

Tusculum faculty are responsible for teaching a minimum of 12-15 credits (pending rank) in each of the fall and spring semesters, advising, service, scholarship, and professional development. All employees must be active participants in advancing Tusculum University’s Mission Statement, which is as follows:

Building on a rich Presbyterian heritage and a pioneering spirit, Tusculum University provides an active and experiential education within a caring Christian environment to inspire civic engagement, to enrich personal lives, and to prepare career ready professionals.

In support of that mission, applicants for faculty roles should be prepared to advance all components of the mission statement. This includes the university’s faith-based tradition, which emphasizes closeness of faculty-student involvement, both within and without the classroom, in order to cultivate citizenship, Christian character and practical wisdom among members of the University community. As a part of that mission, the university is committed to creating a campus climate in which the Christian faith is reasonably and persuasively presented and in which the university offers a program of quality education in the liberal arts and sciences with the concept of the wholeness of life as interpreted by the Christian faith.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

A minimum of a masters degree in Psychology or Counseling with experience in Behavioral Health is required but a Ph.D. is preferred. An ability to work with learners of all levels of preparedness is required.

Tusculum is an Equal Opportunity Employer; the Division of Social Sciences is particularly interested in applications for this position from underrepresented populations. Tusculum participates in E-Verify, and observes the guidelines as a Tennessee Drug Free Workplace employer. Applicants will be required to submit to substance abuse testing at a laboratory chosen by Tusculum University.

This position is subject to the results of a pre-employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). If hired, the candidate will be required to submit to proof of eligibility to work in the United States as all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For questions, please contact Dr. Robert Gall at rgall@tusculum.edu

Applications are accepted only via email to turesume@tusculum.edu Attn: Psychology Search. A complete application will include a cover letter that contains a summary statement of teaching philosophy (including how that teaching philosophy would advance all aspects of the University’s Mission Statement), CV, copies of all post-secondary transcripts, the names and contact information of 3-5 references, and a completed Tusculum University application. A link to the application form is near the top of the web page https://tuemail.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/TU+Employment+Application.pdf.

 

 

 

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Assistant Athletic Trainer- 032625

Tusculum University (NCAA Division II) is seeking qualified candidates for two assistant athletic trainer positions. This is a full-time position with benefits. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting the head athletic trainer with all aspects of the athletic training program and performing other duties as assigned by the head athletic trainer and/or Athletic Director. The successful candidate will serve as an athletic training services provider for one or more NCAA Division II athletic teams (Football and Men’s Baseball OR Women’s Basketball & Men’s Volleyball). Team travel, in addition to night, weekend, and holiday work, will be required.

Qualified applicants will have BOC certification and Tennessee licensure (or eligible). Candidate should possess effective time management skills, the ability to handle confidential information, effective oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to serve as a professional role model for athletic training students.

Tusculum University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.  In addition, we value diversity.  All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

 

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s Degree is preferred
• Qualified applicants will have a BOC certification
• Tennessee Athletic Training licensure (or eligible).

How to Apply:

Only online applications will be accepted. Please send a cover letter, resume, a list of three professional references, and a Tusculum University application (found here: https://site.tusculum.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/TUEmploymentApplicationRev5.28.25.pdf) to turesume@tusculum.edu  Attn: Athletic Trainer.

 

Tusculum participates in E-Verify and observes the guidelines as a Tennessee Drug Free Workplace. Applicants will be required to submit to and complete (1) substance abuse testing at a laboratory chosen by Tusculum University and (2) an employment background check, which includes a criminal background check, employment verification, license verification (if applicable), and credit history (if applicable).  If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

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Facilities Management III

Tusculum University is seeking applicants for Facilities Management Level III.  The successful applicant must be capable of performing a variety of semi-skilled duties in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, electrical, construction, painting, and installation. This position inspects, maintains, and repairs the university’s building structures and fixtures for administrative buildings, athletic facilities, staff housing, residential housing, and other institutional buildings for efficient operations.

This position will remain open until filled

 QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• One to three years of experience in a maintenance position and/or training in the above specialties and responsibilities.
• High school diploma or GED required.  May have a combination of education and experience.

The position is contingent upon the successful results of pre-employment screening and a background check.  An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, license verification (if applicable), and credit history (if applicable).  If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

 HOW TO APPLY:

Only online applications will be accepted. Send a cover letter, current resume, three references, and Tusculum University application (Found Here: https://tuemail.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/TU+Employment+Application.pdf  electronically to turesume@tusculum.edu Attn: Facilities Management Level III       

Tusculum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, participates in E-Verify, and observes the guidelines as a Tennessee Drug Free Workplace employer.  Applicants will be required to submit to substance abuse testing at a laboratory chosen by Tusculum University.

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Adjunct Faculty Pool – 062424

Building on a rich Presbyterian heritage and a pioneering spirit, Tusculum University provides an active and experiential education within a caring Christian environment to inspire civic engagement, enrich personal lives, and equip career-ready professionals.

To help augment instructional needs, Tusculum University maintains an Adjunct Faculty Pool comprised of highly qualified and motivated individuals to teach temporary, part-time classes on a course-by-course basis.  According to instructional needs, teaching may be on campus and/or online, as well as graduate and/or undergraduate.   We are actively seeking adjunct faculty candidates for assignments in:

 

• College of Business

 

• College of Civics & Liberal Arts
  • English

 

• College of Education
  • Literacy

 

• College of Science, Technology & Mathematics
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Chemistry
  • Math or Computer Science
  • Natural Science

 

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree preferred or Master’s degree with significant teaching experience within the professional discipline.

 

• Candidates should be passionate educators who can facilitate the needs of diverse learners.

 

How does the Adjunct Instructor Pool Work?

• Applicants can forward their vita/resume along with a cover letter indicating the teaching area(s) where they are credentialed.   turesume@tusculum.edu

 

• Academic Deans will review submissions and contact candidates based on interest and need.

 

• As part of any ongoing assessment, candidates may be asked to complete a TU application, provide official college transcripts and references, and submit standard releases.

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Development Officer and Grants Manager

Tennessee’s first institution of higher learning is seeking applicants for the Director of Grants and Development. Located in the foothills of the Southern Appalachians, our campus offers 140 acres of beautiful walking trails, access to National Parks, and nearby restaurants, nightlife, and family activities.

The function of the Development Officer and Grants Manager is to gather documentation and fulfill the requirements of various funding bodies to secure funding on behalf of the University formally. The ideal candidate will be an excellent researcher who can locate funding organizations and ensure the grants align with our non-profit institution. They must also be astute writers who know how to properly appeal to funding organizations’ boards. In addition to the grant procurement process, this position will also manage an assigned portfolio in

The Development Officer and Grants Manager will also assist with fundraising, campaigns, and events within the Institutional Advancement office. They will focus on cultivating constituent relationships, soliciting and retaining donors, and identifying and soliciting new donors.

This position will remain open until filled.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of three (3) years of grant or related sales or advancement experience
• Previous experience with grant writing
• Demonstrated competence in computer skills, especially in Excel, Word, and donor databases;
•  Knowledge of Institutional Advancement in higher education is preferred but not required.

HOW TO APPLY:

Only online applications will be accepted. Send a cover letter, CV, copies of transcripts, the names & contact information of 3-5 references, and Tusculum University application (found here: https://site.tusculum.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/TUEmploymentApplicationRev5.28.25.pdf) electronically to turesume@tusculum.edu Attn: Grants Manager