Adjunct Instructor – Animal Science

Tennessee Board of Regents; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pellissippi State Community College seeks an Adjunct Instructor for Animal Science to provide quality classroom and laboratory instruction. The role emphasizes teaching, evaluating student performance, and maintaining a positive learning environment on campus.

The candidate should hold a Master’s degree or higher with 18 graduate hours in Animal Science, and experience with livestock judging is preferred. This on-site position requires attendance at department meetings and campus-based courses.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college/university with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the Animal Science teaching field.
• Experience in livestock judging preferred.
• Ability to teach on-site in Knoxville and attend required meetings. Online courses may be possible, but this is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach classes as assigned according to course descriptions and syllabi.
• Supervise students’ study and learning activities.
• Request equipment, supplies, and textbooks through department head or lead teacher.
• Evaluate students' academic progress.

Skills

Classroom instruction

Curriculum planning

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Animal Science

18 graduate hours in Animal Science teaching field

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor – Animal Science

Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application:

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

Position Summary: To provide quality instruction for student learning and to maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom. The major emphasis will be placed on teaching and evaluating students in the classroom and laboratories.

Department: School of Sciences and Nursing

On-Site Requirement: Faculty should be able to teach courses on campus and attend required meetings. Online courses may be a possibility, but this is not a remote position

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 1. Planning and teaching classes as assigned and as outlined in the course descriptions and course syllabi.
• 2. Supervising the study and learning activities of students assigned.
• 3. Submitting requests through the department head, program coordinator, or lead teacher for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and other instructional aids.
• 4. Evaluating the academic progress of students.
• 5. Demonstrating knowledge of services, regulations, and procedures as defined in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
• 6. Submitting course grades and performing other administrative duties as required.
• 7. Scheduling two office hours. For extenuating circumstances in which office hours cannot be scheduled, the adjunct faculty member must submit a written plan to the Dean describing how students can access the instructor. Office hours are not paid during the summer session.

Required Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college/university with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the Animal Science teaching field. Experience in livestock judging preferred.

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

Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination policy. For questions or concerns, please contact George Underwood at [e-mail] or 865‑539‑7354.

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Note: The College reserves the right to assign every employee work that fulfills the strategic priorities and mission of the college.

If you have any problems or questions, please contact Pellissippi State Community College’s Human Resources Office at 865‑694‑6607 or by email at [e-mail].