Adjunct Faculty, Political Science

UTC Theatre Co.; Chattanooga, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga invites applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty in Political Science and Public Service. UTC location: Chattanooga, TN. Instructors will prepare course plans and materials, deliver courses, advise students, and record grades.

This is a part-time, temporary position that may require day, evening and/or weekend availability. UTC emphasizes student success and a diverse, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Instructor with a Master’s degree in discipline and two years of experience.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Part-time, temporary position with possible day, evening and weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Preparing course plans and materials
• Delivering courses
• Advising students
• Recording grades and submitting reports

Skills

Teaching

Education

Master’s degree in discipline

Job description

The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga: College of Arts & Sciences: Political Science and Public Service

Location

Chattanooga, TN

Open Date

May 08, 2025

Description

The Department of Political Science and Public Service at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty.

Instructors are responsible for leveraging their expertise to deliver education services to students through:

• Preparing course plans and materials
• Delivering courses
• Advising students
• Recording grades and submitting reports

Qualifications

Instructor with a Master’s degree in discipline with two (2) years of experience. Teaching experience preferred. This is a part-time, temporary position that may require day, evening and/or weekend availability.

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is the second-largest campus in the University of Tennessee System and serves a diverse student body of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students through five academic colleges. Since its founding as Chattanooga University in 1886, UTC has established a reputation for excellence built on a unique blend of the private and public traditions of American higher education. Today, UTC brings a passion for excellence in all pursuits and is dedicated to making a difference in our community and in the lives of our students.

Nestled between scenic Lookout Mountain and the Tennessee River, Chattanooga offers breathtaking natural beauty, lively city amenities and a small-town feel.

Our city has it all, with historic cultural institutions like the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra and the Bessie Smith Cultural Center, iconic attractions like Rock City and Ruby Falls, opportunities for epic outdoor adventures, and an eclectic contemporary art, music and food scene.

Chattanooga's robust economy fosters an environment where tech start-ups thrive alongside established industries and corporations. It’s where innovation meets tradition, creating endless opportunities for growth and success.

UTC embodies Chattanooga’s dynamic spirit, serving as one of the city’s most vital institutions where progressive transformation and community thrive. UTC is where Chattanooga goes to build the future.

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteranstatus.