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Adjunct Faculty – Learning Support, Reading OR Writing (Pool) Job at Tennessee B

Adjunct Faculty – Learning Support, Reading OR Writing (Pool) Job at Tennessee B

MediabistroJackson, MS, United States
18 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Overview

Title : Part-Time Position

Job Summary

  • Provide instruction and guidance in reading writing competencies.
  • Provide support for and guidance in the successful completion of the associated gateway course curriculum and assignments.
  • Jackson State offers classes at four locations, with the main campus located in Jackson, TN. Additional centers include the Lexington-Henderson County Center in Lexington, TN, the Savannah-Hardin County Center in Savannah, TN, and the Gibson County Center in Trenton, TN. Adjunct faculty are hired as needed on a semester-to-semester basis and are expected to provide effective instruction in accordance with the catalog description and the approved course syllabus.

Job Duties

  • Teach courses via on ground at any of the four JSCC locations. In addition, courses may be administered online, hybrid, or FLEX as assigned.
  • Teach evening, weekend, off-campus, dual enrollment, and distance-based courses as required.
  • Utilize the college’s learning management system to provide course materials to students.
  • Submit updated course syllabi at least 1 week prior to the first day of class.
  • Submit requested content to eLearn course materials at least 1 week prior to the first day of class.
  • Attend JSCC’s adjunct orientation
  • Regularly check both your JSCC and eLearn emails and respond to emails / messages within 48 hours, except on the weekend.
  • Provide regular and timely feedback to students on assignments and course progress, including, but not limited to, weekly grades, midterm grades, and meaningful written or oral feedback on individual assignments.
  • Submit final grades for each semester by the deadline established by the Registrar.
  • Complete all required College trainings and reports, such as attendance and Early Alerts, by the respective deadlines.
  • Advise the Department Chair, Dean, and Department Secretary at the earliest possibility if you are unable to teach a class.
  • Comply with all the College’s and TBR’s policies and guidelines.
  • Other duties as assigned.

    • Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution in a related field.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field.
  • Prior teaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level

    • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge and / or experience using a variety of instructional delivery modes.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
  • Strong computer skills, including college database (Banner) management, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

    • Pay Rate : $600 per credit hour

    Closing Date : October 31, 2025

    Availability / Closing Date : This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer. Postings close yearly on October 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.

    Special Instructions to the Applicants :

  • A resume, cover letter, and transcripts are required. Please, specify in your cover letter which course you're interested in teaching Reading or Writing.
  • Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
  • Applicants will be subject to a background check upon hire.

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