What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Management/MBA Program Director position at Tusculum University?
Tusculum University is searching for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Management/Program Director for the Masters of Business Administration degree. The position is available for an August 2026 start. This dual role will be as a faculty member and as the Program Director for the MBA program.
Each faculty member at Tusculum University is an integral part of teaching and mentoring students and enacting the University’s mission, 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, enrich personal lives, and equip career-ready professionals.”
In support of that mission, faculty should 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.
With that in mind, faculty are responsible for providing quality in-class instruction, mentoring students outside the classroom, serving on university committees, and engaging in other service that helps to further the University’s mission. 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.
The Program Director will also provide leadership for the continued growth and strategic development of the MBA program. This includes collaborating with faculty and university leadership to strengthen curriculum, support student success, recruit and mentor adjunct faculty, and ensure the program remains responsive to emerging trends in business and management education. The successful candidate will play an active role in graduate student recruitment and external engagement efforts by cultivating relationships with local and regional business partners, participating in outreach and promotional activities, and helping communicate the distinctives of Tusculum’s MBA program to prospective students and community stakeholders. Candidates who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a passion for building innovative academic programs are especially encouraged to apply.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
18 graduate hours in Management, Marketing, or other field covered in the MBA program are required. Master’s degree required; PhD preferred.
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.
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.
How to Apply:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For questions, please contact Dr. Amiel Jarstfer at 423-373-8331 or ajarstfer@tusculum.edu.
Applications are accepted only via email to turesume@tusculum.edu, Attn: Assistant Professor of Management. A complete application will include:
- A cover letter that contains a summary statement of teaching philosophy and how the candidate would fulfill the following foundational aspects of the university’s mission as it relates to academic affairs, including:
- Christian Mission – Tusculum University is a Christian university committed to the holistic development of students. Faculty are expected to actively contribute to a campus climate in which the Christian faith is thoughtfully and persuasively presented and engage students in ways that cultivate citizenship, Christian character, and practical wisdom. These qualities align with Tusculum’s mission to provide a “caring Christian environment.”
- Teaching Mission – Tusculum is a teaching-focused institution. We are looking first and foremost for excellent classroom teachers who genuinely enjoy teaching and are committed to student learning. We seek candidates who demonstrate strong teaching ability, value meaningful faculty-student interaction, and are committed to creating engaging learning experiences that support student success. These qualities align with Tusculum’s mission to provide an “active and experiential education.”
- Mentoring/Discipleship Mission – Tusculum is committed to the shared responsibility of mentoring students. Strong candidates will express a desire to invest in the development and formation of students outside the classroom through mentorship, advising, leadership, and meaningful engagement within the University community. These qualities align with Tusculum’s mission to “inspire civic engagement, enrich personal lives, and equip career-ready professionals.”
- Curriculum Vitae
- 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