Adjunct Chemistry (pool)

Tennessee Board of Regents; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 689,000 - 964,000; Part time

Job summary

Motlow State Community College in Tennessee is seeking adjunct Chemistry faculty for a pool of instructors. The position involves teaching courses per catalog and syllabus, traveling to multiple campuses, and supporting student learning and outcomes.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree in Chemistry or a related field (or 18 graduate hours in discipline), with preference for doctoral degrees and CC teaching experience. Salary is paid per credit hour; applications close in 2029.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in discipline or qualifying field by application date or Master’s with 18 graduate hours in discipline by application date.
• Chemistry as a qualifying field.
• Doctoral degree and CC teaching experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned according to catalog and syllabus; travel to multiple campuses as needed.
• Collaborate with faculty and leadership on curricular and programmatic issues.
• Support students and college operations and participate in meetings as requested.
• Teach up to 12 credit hours per semester; maintain availability to students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

FERPA knowledge

Effective written and verbal comunicat

Education

Master's in Chemistry or related field

18 graduate hours in discipline

Tools

Banner

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Email

Job description

MOTLOW STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

is accepting applications for the following position:

Adjunct Chemistry (pool)

Position Summary: Pool Position

Campus: Any

Position number: BA9962

Salary: $500-$700 per credit hour

Motlow State is located in the beautiful rolling hills of middle Tennessee and has four campuses that serve students from eleven counties. Motlow positions are contingent upon funding availability and budget approval.

General Function:

Provide high-quality, effective instruction in accordance with the catalog description and approved course syllabus for assigned courses. Facilitate student learning and evaluate student performance using each course’s standards and learning objectives as a guide. Provide appropriate academic support and guidance to students regarding course content and related academic or career goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in discipline or a qualifying field earned from a regionally accredited institution by the application date or a Master’s degree in any field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in discipline or a qualifying field earned from a regionally accredited college or university by the application date.

Qualifying Fields:

Chemistry

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctoral degree in discipline or a qualifying field earned from a regionally accredited institution and three years of Community College teaching experience. Ability to teach in an additional Motlow State teaching field

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach courses as assigned in accordance with the catalog description and the approved course syllabus; Teach dual enrollment classes at area high schools as assigned; Travel to multiple campuses as assigned
• Collaborate collegially with faculty, department lead/program director, and academic leadership about curricular and programmatic issues and needs
• Collaborate collegially with faculty, administration and staff to support the students, strategic plan, goals and business operations of the college; Work collegially as part of both discipline-specific and multidisciplinary teams
• Stay current with developments in the teaching discipline, including relevant scholarship, professional practices, and emerging instructional approaches, and incorporate appropriate updates into course instruction to support effective student learning.
• Support curricular and co-curricular activities within the college
• Teach up to 12 credit hours per semester as assigned
• Maintain availability to communicate with and meet students regarding coursework and participate in occasional meetings or instructional activities as requested by the department
• Respond promptly to the Dean’s requests
• Submit all requested paperwork timely and completely
• Perform all duties in accordance with both TBR and MSCC policies
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies.
• Strong computer skills, to include college database (Banner) management, word processing, creating spreadsheets, e-mail, and the internet
• Knowledge of confidentiality statutes and policies as they apply to FERPA
• Ability to effectively communicate, both in writing and verbally, with students, fellow employees, college administrators, and other stakeholders.

Human Resources Office, Dept. 200

Motlow State Community College

Telephone [phone], TDD (931 393-1621)

E-mail: [e-mail]

Website: www.mscc.edu

Motlow College is an EEO/Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/Sections 504/ADA Employer

Motlow State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.

Advertised: 05 Jun 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 05 Jun 2029 Central Daylight Time