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.

Application Review Date: 11/01/2024