Adjunct Instructor - Agriculture

Tennessee Board of Regents; Missouri; On-site; USD 682,000 - 971,000; Part time

Job summary

Jackson State Community College seeks an Adjunct Instructor in Agriculture to deliver quality instruction using integrative technologies. The role involves teaching on-ground, evenings, off-campus, and online formats as needed, with timely grading and reporting.

The position requires a Master’s degree in Agriculture with at least 18 graduate credits and collegiate teaching experience is preferred. The appointment is adjunct/part-time with pay rate $600 per credit hour.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Agriculture or related field with 18 graduate credit hours in Agriculture.
• Collegiate level teaching experience is preferred.
• Ability to deliver instruction using a variety of modalities and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses on-ground, evenings, off-campus, and distance-based as required.
• Post grades during term and submit final grades by Registrar deadlines.
• Complete trainings and required reports; advise Chair/Dean as needed; attend meetings.
• Check JSCC email and departmental mailbox; respond within 48 hours.
• Submit or update class syllabus at least 2 weeks before first day or within 7 days of contract.

Skills

Instructional delivery modes

Communication skills

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Master’s degree in Agriculture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title

Adjunct Instructor - Agriculture

Institution

Jackson State Community College

Job Summary

This position is responsible for delivering quality instruction using integrative technologies.

Job Duties

• Teach courses via on ground as assigned. Teach evening, off-campus, and distance-based courses as required.
• Post grades during the term for student feedback and Submit final grades for each semester by the deadline established by the Registrar.
• Complete required College trainings and Complete all required reports such as attendance, Early Alerts, progress reports, grade submissions and administer and return surveys by the required deadlines. Advise the Program Chair or Dean at the earliest possibility if you are unable to teach a class. Attend meetings as requested by the Program Chair and/or Dean. Comply with all of the College’s and TBR’s policies and guidelines. Other duties as assigned. - (Marginal)
• Regularly check your JSCC email and your departmental mailbox. Respond to emails/messages within 48 hours except on the weekend.
• Submit class syllabus or update department syllabus at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class or within seven days of the execution of contract.

Minimum Qualifications

A Master’s degree in Agriculture or a related field with at least eighteen (18) credit hours in graduate level Agriculture from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

Collegiate level teaching experience.

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. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Pay Rate

$600 per credit hour

Closing Date

October 31, 2026

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.

Advertised

19 Nov 2025 Central Standard Time

Applications close

31 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time