Human Resources

November 29, 2023 2025-04-10 15:09

Human Resources

The mission of the Tennessee Wesleyan University Department of Human Resources is to provide assistance, leadership, and training opportunities to those associated with the college while helping maintain an improved work environment for faculty and staff members so that these persons may continue to be a positive influence to prospective and current students, parents/families, alumni, friends and community members.

Tennessee Wesleyan University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that celebrates the all-encompassing diversity of its student body. TWU is committed to sustaining a welcoming and inclusive environment for the campus community that includes a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences. TWU faculty and staff have a passion and desire to prepare students from a broad spectrum of disciplines, cultures and academic backgrounds towards personal and professional success. TWU encourages applications from candidates without regard to ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

For information regarding Human Resources at Tennessee Wesleyan University, contact:

Kyle Fulbright, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources
kfulbright@tnwesleyan.edu
(423) 746-5327

Staff Openings

Admissions Counselor

Reporting to Executive Director of Admissions, the Admissions Counselor represents Tennessee Wesleyan University to prospective students and organizations. The counselor will build relationships with prospective students and continue to nurture those relationships as they move throughout the recruitment process. 

Excellent customer service skills and professionalism are required as this individual will communicate with students in a variety of methods, including school visits, event days, phone calls, emails, text messages, and other communication methods. This individual must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively. Some evenings and weekends are required, along with travel as necessary.

The primary responsibility of the Admissions Counselor is to learn and master the fundamental skills required within the Admissions Department. The counselor is required to complete all necessary training as well as demonstrate a clear understanding of their role within the department and University.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Utilize data to create and implement recruitment strategies for all assigned populations and markets.

Collaborate with academic programs to effectively reach target audiences.

Set up one on one enrollment appointments via phone outreach with prospective students.

Document all activity in the database management system in a timely and accurate manner

Use Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool to prioritize and manage daily workflow

Accurately input student records in CRM to maintain data integrity throughout multiple databases

Meet admissions department goals on a daily, weekly, and quarterly basis, i.e. phone calls, emails, applications, interviews, etc.

Perform preliminary evaluation of unofficial transcripts

Ability to work on deadlines with respect to the University’s target recruitment and enrollment goals.

Participate in events such as college fairs, visit days, orientations, and homecomings.

Assist the Campus Visit and Communication manager in development of needed communication flows, especially email creation.

Execute general office responsibilities as needed.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in order to achieve personal and departmental goals.

Promote the University in a positive manner.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s Degree is required.

Strong organizational skills.

Strong customer service orientation and ability to organize, analyze, prioritize, and problem-solve within a fast-paced office environment with frequent interruptions.

Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Well-developed interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively and work well with others

Flexible, and able to work well under pressure.

Must be able to meet deadlines and multi-task.

Must have a commitment to liberal arts education and cultural diversity.

Must be able to work non-traditional hours, including weekends and evenings.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and list of 3 professional references to hr@tnwesleyan.edu.

Faculty Openings

Assistant or Associate Professor of Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics of Tennessee Wesleyan University in Athens, Tennessee invites applications for a tenure-track position in Mathematics at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor scheduled to start in August 2025. The minimum requirement is a terminal degree in mathematics, or mathematics education. The successful candidate will have demonstrated the ability to teach a wide variety of courses, both lower and upper division in the undergraduate degree in mathematics. Preference will be given to candidates with engineering background.

In addition to the teaching duties described above, this position will require the successful candidate to serve on college committees; assess/evaluate instruction, courses, and programs; participate in community service, departmental meetings, curriculum planning, and student recruitment and retention activities. In addition to these duties the position will serve as the advisor to a pre-engineering dual degree program partnered with University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and Tennessee Tech University. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to collegiality throughout their tenure at Tennessee Wesleyan University.

The deadline for submitting applications is March 15, 2025, or 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.

Assistant or Associate Professor of Communications

The Department of Communication Studies at Tennessee Wesleyan University in Athens, Tennessee invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in Communication Studies at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The minimum requirement is a master’s degree in Communication or related field. Additionally, candidates should have experience in one or more of the primary areas of professional communication, including but not limited to:

Digital Media
Digital Marketing
Journalism
Public Relations
Research
Social Media

The Communication Studies major at Tennessee Wesleyan University has three emphases: Sports Communication, Communication Studies, and Digital Marketing. The ideal candidate will have expertise and the ability to teach in Communication Studies and/or Digital Marketing, including courses such as Understanding Human Communication (freshman level), Introduction to Speech, Journalism, Theory and Research, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, among other potential classes.

In addition to the teaching duties described above the successful candidate will be expected to advise students; track and report course data; serve on college committees; assess/evaluate instruction, courses, and programs; participate in community service, departmental meetings, curriculum planning, and student recruitment and retention activities.

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

Faculty Position in Criminal Justice

The Department of Criminal Justice invites applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Legal Studies. This faculty position requires a minimum requirement of a master’s degree in criminal justice or a related field. Juris Doctor degree is preferred.

Responsibilities include undergraduate-level classroom instruction in both lower and upper division courses in criminal justice, criminal law, and legal studies. The candidate will be responsible for program and curricular development, mentoring undergraduates, advising students, and serving on faculty committees. Other programmatic responsibilities include assessing/evaluating curriculum and instruction, courses, and affiliated programs. The ideal candidate will also have an interest in working with a multidisciplinary group of faculty to develop pre-law programming.

Required qualifications:

Master’s degree in criminal justice; Juris Doctor preferred.

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 for leadership, undergraduate teaching and collegiality, and unofficial copies of transcripts to hr@tnwesleyan.edu.

Social Work Field Education Director Position Assistant/Associate Professor of Social Work

Tennessee Wesleyan University is seeking applicants for the Tenure-track faculty position of Field Education Director in the Social Work Program. This position is designated Faculty [75%] with Social Work administrative responsibilities [25%]. The Faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Social Work is dependent upon academic instructional experience. The Field Education Director is a leadership position and works in tandem with and under the purview of the Social Work Program Director. Faculty report to the Social Sciences Department Chair.

Some specific responsibilities of the Field Education Director include, but are not limited to

Student recruitment/advising.
Visit field sites and maintain relationships with Field Instructors.
The recruitment, maintenance, and review of community agencies for student field placements.
The training of field instructors and their agencies.
The development and promotion of field placement processes.
Field practicum oversight including liaison responsibilities.
The evaluation of field student learning and field setting effectiveness, including meetings.
Program monitoring, analysis, and assessments.

The Social Work Program offers a BSW degree. The successful applicant must have the ability to teach in two or more Social Work content areas. We are seeking candidates who are committed to innovative teaching. Additionally, the successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for teaching/mentoring undergraduates, leadership skills, strong interpersonal skills, and administrative experience, as well as demonstrate the potential for graduate instruction.

Qualifications: A minimum of Master of Science in Social Work, at least 2 years Post MSW practice experience with a State of Tennessee Social Work license at MSW or license eligible. Highly valued experience is prior teaching in a CSWE accredited program.

Applications will be reviewed as received until the position is filled.

Interested individuals should submit an employment application, cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, a one-page summary of leadership philosophy, and three letters of recommendation that can address the candidate’s ability or potential for leadership, teaching, mentoring, and collegiality to hr@tnwesleyan.edu.

TWU prepares students with the transformative experience and to be well-rounded leaders who make a positive impact on the world.

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