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Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) · 1 month ago

Information Systems Management (Word) 9/10 Month Tenure Track Faculty (Fall 2026)

Knoxville, TN

Contract

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Tennessee Board of Regents is seeking a full-time tenure track faculty member for the School of Business. The role involves teaching in the area of information systems and office technology, developing course materials, and engaging with students through various instructional and outreach activities.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Teach in the area of competence according to college policy

Apply theories and principles of learning to instruction

Adapt instruction to the entry level knowledge and skills of students

Recommend course and program changes to the academic department head when appropriate

Develop class syllabi which meet college requirements and student needs. Make class syllabi available on the first day of classes

Use alternative instructional strategies as necessary

Inform students of special instructional resources located in the Libraries and/or the Academic Support Center

Orient students to objectives and procedures before beginning instruction

Establish and communicate clearly defined grading procedures and standards

Give examinations and other types of evaluations necessary to determine student level of performance and understanding

Consider the results of student perception surveys and student learning outcome assessments in revising and updating content, objectives, and instructional strategies

Keep students aware of their progress in the course

Perform record-keeping responsibilities related to teaching and advising

Respond in a timely fashion to all reasonable deadlines

Make reasonable classroom accommodations, course adjustments, and academic program modifications as necessary to provide opportunity for qualified students with disabilities who present current accommodation plans to effectively participate in the educational process pursuant to Pellissippi State Policies 03:11:01 Academic Standards and 04:07:00 Disability Services

Be knowledgeable of the college policies, procedures, and assistance available to students

Post and be available during office hours. The purpose of office hours is for students to know specific times when they can communicate with a faculty member. Office hours may be held in-person, or online, as appropriate

Hold conferences with students as needed

Interact with students in meaningful ways outside the classroom setting. Such interactions could be, but are not limited to, the following: sponsoring a student club or activity; holding extra review sessions for students; mentoring; academic advising; tutoring; serving as student orientation leaders

Serve on committees and task forces as appointed by the president or academic school dean

Use professional knowledge and skills to contribute to local and professional community activities whenever appropriate

Attend faculty meetings as scheduled

Contribute to the advancement of college goals through appropriate individual goals

Participate in program or discipline level assessment

Participate in professional development related to pedagogy and to the faculty member’s discipline to remain informed and professionally involved

Other objectives to be agreed upon by the faculty member and immediate supervisors in the development of personal, departmental, and divisional objectives

Qualification

Master's degreeCertiport MOS Word ExpertTeaching experienceMicrosoft Office applicationsInterpersonal relationshipsFlexibility in instructionCommitment to college valuesEffective communication

Required

A master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university and a minimum of 18 graduate semester credit hours (or equivalent) in computer applications or technical and adult education, or related courses, is required

Certiport MOS Word Expert certification is required (or the ability to obtain certification by December 31, 2026)

Ability to speak and write English clearly

Ability to understand written and spoken English

Ability to communicate effectively in an academic environment (for example, previous successful employment in an academic institution)

Competence in teaching office applications and information systems courses and topics at the college level

Ability to communicate effectively and to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships

Interest and willingness to learn and teach via different delivery methods

Flexibility and innovation in instruction

Commitment to the mission and values of the College

Preferred

A minimum of two years of work experience with Microsoft Office applications or office systems technology is preferred

Teaching experience, especially in a community college environment, is preferred

Benefits

Insurance Options Health, dental, vision, life, short/long-term disability, FSA/HSA Wellness Incentive Program, if enrolled in health plan

Educational Assistance Fee Waiver Spouse/Dependent discounts Audit/Non-Credit Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement options Tennessee traditional pension plan option (TCRS) 401k with $50 company match/457/403b

Employee Discount program with over 900+companies

13 Paid Holidays/Year Includes paid days off the last week of December

Sick Leave Bank

Longevity Pay

Many opportunities for professional development

Company

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR)

TBR - The College System of Tennessee is the state’s largest public higher education system, with 13 community colleges, 23 colleges of applied technology (TCATs) and the online TN eCampus serving approximately 170,000 students.

Founded in 1972

Nashville, Tennessee, USA

51-200 employees