Adjunct Faculty - Memphis Teacher Residency (Pool)

Lipscomb University; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated adjunct faculty for its Memphis Teacher Residency program. This role involves teaching diverse courses that explore social issues while fostering a collaborative learning environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, a commitment to student success, and the ability to integrate technology into their teaching. Join a community that values integrity and aims to make a positive impact through education. This is an excellent opportunity for passionate educators looking to contribute to a vibrant academic community.

Qualifications

• Ability to instruct and evaluate students effectively.
• Knowledge of current developments in the academic discipline.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in humanities, sciences, or multidisciplinary areas.
• Create syllabi and deliver learning objectives effectively.

Skills

Knowledge of instructional strategies

Ability to create a syllabus

Effective communication

Technology integration

Student management

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Experience in teaching

Tools

MyLipscomb online database

Job description

Adjunct Faculty - Memphis Teacher Residency (Pool)

Job Category: Faculty

Requisition Number: ADJUN002572

Posted: April 8, 2025

Type: Part-Time

Location: Remote

Location Details

University Main Campus
1 University Park Dr
Nashville, TN 37204, USA

Lipscomb University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff that share the University’s values and will contribute to its mission and vision to be a leader among teaching universities, bringing together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service.

Description:

• Course Instructors are needed to teach with a Faculty partner in the humanities, sciences, or multidisciplinary courses which explore social problems with an emphasis on diverse thinking and vocational acts of service.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and current developments in the academic discipline and in professional practice.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques appropriate to teaching the courses assigned (undergraduate, graduate, adult learners, online, etc.).
• Ability to create a syllabus and effectively deliver the learning objectives of the course.
• Ability to instruct, manage, motivate, and evaluate students.
• Ability to learn relevant sections of MyLipscomb, Lipscomb University’s online integrated database system for entering final grades and other student information requested.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to integrate technology effectively and appropriately into the teaching and learning process.
• Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Preferred

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help