General Education Faculty/Instructor - Student Retention Specialist - College Management

Company: SOUTH COLLEGE
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: General Education Faculty/Instructor - Student Retention Specialist - College Management South College - We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture. 20,000 Students 10 Campuses Competency Based Education Online General Education Faculty/Instructor - Student Retention Specialist - College Management Description Under the direction of the General Education Department Chair, the ON-GROUND Full-Time Student Retention Specialist & Instructor of College Management will provide on-ground and online instruction for General Education through the Knoxville campus. This position will sit at the South College-Lonas Drive Campus in Knoxville, TN. Responsibilities Assist the Knoxville General Education Department Chair and other campus leaders on matters related to first and second quarter student retention. Update course syllabi, develop lesson plans and presentation materials, as well as evaluate students’ progress. Ensure the safety and security of their classrooms and effectively use class time. Requirements: Education Minimum of a Master’s degree in Education (with focal areas such as Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Educational Counseling, Educational Leadership, Educational Psychology) or a related subject. Experience Demonstrated experience supporting first-year students and a strong understanding of a successful first-year experience. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in academic advising, first-year experience coordination, orientation programming, and/or creating and directing student engagement initiatives. Prior teaching experience in an online and face-to-face environment. Proactive, energetic approach to student engagement. Proficient in the written and oral communication of the English language.

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