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Facility Access Coordinator - Engineering Services Murfreesboro, Tennessee
The Key Shop Coordinator is responsible for efficiently managing the mechanical key systems at the university. The role includes prioritizing tasks, maintaining records, processing key card requests, and assisting locksmiths with scheduling and installation. This position also handles granting and terminating access for university personnel using the Lenel On Guard electronic access control system. In addition, the Key Shop Coordinator participates in project development and design, reviews building plans, and contributes to Campus Planning PFI meetings. The coordinator works closely with contractors, reviews purchase orders, and maintains records in Power BI for project management. They are also responsible for responding to callbacks and completing MP2s as needed. Overall, this position requires attention to detail, collaboration with stakeholders, and a methodical approach for successful access control project implementation.
Assistant Director - SSBCI Program Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Reporting to the Executive Director – SSBCI Program, the Assistant Director-SSBCI Program. The Assistant Director of the State Small Business Credit Initiative Program (SSBCI) Technical Assistance program will oversee the deployment of the statewide SSBCI program in compliance with the Department of Treasury program guidelines and the Interagency Agreement with the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD). The incumbent is responsible for the SSBCI program outreach across the state. This position requires frequent travel to all areas of Tennessee, with a focus on rural and underserved areas. The Assistant Director-SSBCI Programs is responsible for promoting the program and ensuring eligible clients are directed to the program for services. The Assistant Director will oversee an administrative assistant. Note: This is a full-time, grant-funded position with a 5-year maximum on funding.
Technical Production Supervisor Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Serve as a member of the Student Unions leadership team. Assist the Student Unions facilities/event coordination staff with providing technical assistance and services for all student union facilities that include the MTSU Student Union, the Keathley University Center, the James Union Building, and all associated outdoor facilities. Demonstrate the use of technical and audio visual equipment and remain onsite during events for problem resolution. Hire and train student workers to assist with providing audio visual services for events, meetings, and the daily operations of the student union facilities. Assist to forecast maintenance plans for audio visual equipment, equipment purchases, warranties, and upkeep. Maintain an inventory of all technical equipment and ensure continued access and availability of equipment. Assist in event management by serving as a liaison for assigned events between internal and external clients and MTSU constituents, including Production Services, Telecommunications, and ITD. Provide effective maintenance and customer service to students, departments and external groups during events. Required to work nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned to assist in the management of facilities and events.
Materials Chemistry, Postdoctoral Research Assistant Murfreesboro, Tennessee
The Department of Chemistry at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a postdoctoral research assistant position (#I46010) for a grant funded by the Department of Energy. This is a one-year temporary appointment with a possible renewal of one additional year, depending on the selected candidate's continued interest, performance, and funding. The start date for the position is as early as December 1, 2024.
Director - Academic Support and Retention Murfreesboro, Tennessee
The Director of Academic Support and Retention Programs is responsible for leading, managing, and overseeing academic learning support components (such as tutoring and supplemental instruction) and retention programs. This role ensures that programs align with institutional goals to enhance student learning, persistence, and degree completion. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage academic support services such as tutoring, supplemental instruction, and retention programs; Collaborate with the Associate Vice Provost for Student Success to allocate resources effectively, including budget oversight and planning for future budget cycles; Serve as the primary point of contact for students, faculty, and campus leaders on learner support and retention programs; Utilize data analytics to assess and report on the effectiveness of support programs, implementing data-driven strategies for continuous improvement; Partner with academic units, faculty, and other stakeholders to align retention efforts with university goals, ensuring optimal use of resources to promote student success; Monitor retention metrics, identify at-risk students, and develop targeted interventions (e.g., REBOUND) to improve outcomes; Oversee the THEC Quality Assurance Funding Plan (QAF) implementation and reporting in support of student success initiatives; Collaborate with the Office of Student Success (OSS) and other campus offices to develop and promote strategic initiatives to enhance persistence, retention, and degree completion.
Director - Data Science Institute Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Reporting to the Vice Provost Research, provide overall administration and programmatic activity for the new Data Science Institute (DSI). This position is charged with bringing in external funding to make DSI self-sustaining within five years of hire. The Data Science Institute's mission is to serve as a catalyst and resource for the pursuit of basic and applied research, curriculum development, and workforce training in emerging disciplines such as cloud computing, data analytics, computational simulation, cyber security, and bioinformatics. The DSI will engage MTSU faculty and students, as well as external private and public stakeholders in data science fields. The incumbent will perform other related tasks and special projects as assigned. This position is contingent upon securing external funding to self-sustain DSI within five years.
Coordinator - Agriculture Murfreesboro, Tennessee
This position is responsible for coordinating the financial administration of the School of Agriculture, managing stakeholder partnerships (e.g., the School of Agriculture advisory board), and coordinating outreach efforts (e.g., on- and off-campus marketing and recruitment, social media messaging, newsletter production). The role includes personnel management, supervising and managing student personnel, and serving as the initial point of contact for faculty, staff, students, and industry partners.
Student Accounts Associate (Search Extended) Murfreesboro, Tennessee
You’ll be handling all things related to student discounts, waivers, scholarships, and assistantships. This means checking eligibility, managing accounts, processing transactions, and keeping documents organized for audits. You'll also be in charge of various reports, calculating assistantship proration, and preparing necessary spreadsheets. Daily, you’ll provide support to students, staff, and faculty, helping with account inquiries, payments, refunds, tax forms, and understanding MTSU policies. Plus, you'll tackle other tasks and special projects as needed.
Senior Project Coordinator – OPSR Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Middle Tennessee State University Center for Health and Human Services, in partnership with the MTSU Data Science Institute, will form an Office of Prevention Science and Recovery (OPSR) for purposes of addressing the opioid epidemic through strategic and coordinated efforts at the local level in response to and working collaboratively with the Rutherford County Opioid Board (RCOB). The senior project coordinator will be responsible for working under the direction of the CHHS Director and in consultation with the RCOB to coordinate core activities of the OPSR to include: • Promoting, reviewing, and assisting the County in vetting proposals and funding requests from county opioid funds received as a result of the opioid litigation settlement(s). • Providing expertise to participating organizations to leverage best practices in implementation efforts and creating a detailed “request for proposal” application process for external organizations to request consideration for funding from the County. • Establishing eligibility criteria, assessing application component completion, and providing the County with a pre-screening review of all applicants utilizing mutually agreed-upon screening guidelines. • Provide training for RCOB members on utilizing a scoring rubric developed by CHHS which the RCOB will use to score all proposals. • Collaborate with the CHHS Director and the MTSU Data Science Institute on grantee/applicant reporting metrics that align with state funding priorities and guidelines and which support meaningful data collection individually and aggregately to inform the County and state governmental officials and other stakeholders. • Assist the CHHS and DSI team in coordinating all administrative and fiscal requirements of the contract including development of required and requested reports. • Provide other assistance to the CHHS director and DSI team that support successful fulfillment of contract deliverables and to further development of the OPSR.
Advisor - University College Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Advisors in the University College are responsible for assisting students with their plans to reach educational goals at MTSU. An emphasis is placed on each advising position to increase retention and graduation rates. Program advising emphasis for the Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies, Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies or undeclared students. The University College advisors work with the following groups of students: Traditional Students, Prescribed Students, Undeclared Students, Transfer Students and Traditional Students Meta Major as defined herein. Traditional advisors work with students from the point of matriculation to graduation. The primary role of a traditional advisor is to provide educational guidance and assistance for students by planning schedules, recommending courses and determining appropriate education solutions for different types of students. The traditional advisor will monitor student progression and intervene as necessary to ensure students stay on track for graduation. The traditional advisor is responsible for the retention of the students assigned to them and will have regular contact with the students to ensure they are aware of available interventions that could help the student succeed. The Advisor is responsible to maintain accurate student records using internal student tracking software to support the retention strategies and evaluate student progress and satisfaction. The Advisor will perform related tasks and special projects as assigned. Note: a flexible work schedule is required to accommodate student requests for advising after traditional work hours.
Coordinator - ET Outreach Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Serves as the primary liaison between external stakeholders and the Engineering Technology department. Responsible for organizing recruitment activities for prospective students/visitors and Engineering outreach events for K-12 students and the local community. Serves as the forward face to the ET Industrial Advisory Board as well as sponsorship of internship fairs, company recruitment/interviews, and promotion activities. Performs other related tasks as assigned.
Theatre and Dance (Lighting), Coordinator-Track Faculty Murfreesboro, Tennessee
The Department of Theatre and Dance at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a coordinator-track faculty position at the rank of instructor. The start date for the position is January 1, 2025.
Plant Pathology, Postdoctoral Research Fellow Murfreesboro, Tennessee
The School of Agriculture at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a highly motivated and skilled postdoctoral research fellow (#742010) in plant pathology . This is a one-year temporary appointment. The start date for the appointment is as early as September 1, 2024.
Accounting, Tenure-Track Faculty Murfreesboro, Tennessee
The Department of Accounting at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2025.
Chair, Accounting, Tenure-Track Faculty Murfreesboro, Tennessee
The Jennings A. Jones College of Business invites applicants to serve as chair (position#110005) of the Department of Accounting. This is an in-person position, and Tennessee residency is required by the appointment date. Expedited tenure upon appointment is possible. The start date for the position is as early as January 1, 2025.
Psychology (Industrial-Organizational), Tenure-Track Faculty Murfreesboro, Tennessee
The Department of Psychology at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#120280) at the rank of assistant or associate professor in Industrial-Organizational Psychology. The start date for the position is August 1, 2025.
John Miller Clinical Specialist in Equine Reproduction and Wellness, Clinical-Track Faculty Murfreesboro, Tennessee
The Horse Science Program in the Middle Tennessee State University School of Agriculture invites applicants for a 12-month clinical-track faculty position (non-tenurable) in equine reproduction and wellness. The start date for the position is negotiable. The MTSU Horse Science program is home to approximately 50 lesson horses, a 55-stall barn, an equine clinic and reproduction laboratory, indoor and outdoor teaching arenas, a jump course, and a free-stall exerciser. The MTSU Horse Science Program offers a bachelor of science and master of science degrees in horse science. The Horse Science Center shares 154 acres with the Tennessee Miller Coliseum, a $21 million, 220,000-square-foot venue for local, state, regional, national, and international equine events.
Chair, Collection Development and Management, James E. Walker Library, Tenure-Track Faculty Murfreesboro, Tennessee
The James E. Walker Library at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty position (#401005) as Chair of Collection Development and Management. Applicants must qualify for appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor. Expedited tenure will be considered at the time of appointment. The start date for the position is negotiated.
Maintenance Lead Worker Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Work performed in a variety of skilled maintenance tasks including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, masonry, and other related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision and reports to the Coordinator, Housing Facilities.
Physician Assistant Studies Program, Clinical-Track Faculty Murfreesboro, Tennessee
The Physician Assistant Studies Program at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a 12-month, clinical-track, part-time (.53 FTE) position (#032010) at the rank of assistant/associate professor. The start date for the position is as early as December 1, 2023.

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