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University Studies (Integrated and Professional Studies), Tenure-Track Faculty

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Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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College Level Faculty, Compensation and Benefits, Contract Approval, Course Development, Educational Administration, English Language, Higher Education, Leadership, Life Insurance, Mentoring, Online Courses, Organizational Development/Management, Organizational Psychology, Project/Program Coordination, Retirement Plan, Statistics, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Title

University Studies (Integrated and Professional Studies), Tenure-Track Faculty

Department

University Studies

University Expectation

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

Salary

The salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Department of University Studies at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#136030) at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2025.

The successful candidate will teach departmental courses in the Bachelor of Science Professional Studies and Integrated Studies programs. Depending on credentials and experience, the candidate may also teach courses in the Master of Professional Studies program.

Responsibilities:

  • Teaching: Deliver face-to-face, online, and hybrid classes in the Professional Studies and Integrated Studies programs.
  • Assessment: Collaborate with the program director to assess degree student learning outcomes.
  • Mentorship: Serve as a mentor to temporary or adjunct faculty.
  • Peer Reviews: Conduct peer reviews of teaching.
  • Program Coordination: Coordinate or assist with special program events for majors.
  • Course Development: Assist with the development of new courses.
  • Student Support: Work effectively with students of varying abilities.
  • Research: Develop and maintain an active research agenda and engage in scholarly activities.
  • Service: Assist with departmental, college, and university functions.

Required Education

A terminal degree with at least 18 graduate hours in organizational communication, English, higher education administration, industrial-organizational psychology, statistics, leadership, organizational development, or an interdisciplinary field from an accredited college or university is required by the appointment date. ABD will be considered if the dissertation is close to completion. For contract renewal, a doctoral degree must be earned no later than August 1, 2026.

Other Desirables

Those with experience in higher education, teaching higher education upper division courses, working with non-traditional student populations, and working with interdisciplinary studies programs will receive special consideration.

Documents Needed to Apply

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of online application.

Special Instruction to Applicants 

For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.

If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Pamela Morris at Pamela.Morris@mtsu.edu.

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:  

  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
  • 13 paid University holidays
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
  • Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2023AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date: 11/01/2024

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