Adjunct Instructor – Animal Science

Pellissippi State Community College; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville, Tennessee is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for Animal Science to provide quality instruction and maintain a positive learning environment. Responsibilities include planning and teaching classes, supervising students, and evaluating academic progress.

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in Animal Science or a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in relevant coursework. Experience in livestock judging is preferred. This is an on-site position.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college/university.
• At least 18 graduate semester hours in the Animal Science teaching field.

Responsibilities

• Planning and teaching classes as assigned.
• Supervising the study and learning activities of students.
• Evaluating the academic progress of students.
• Submitting course grades and performing administrative duties.

Skills

Experience in livestock judging

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Animal Science

Job description

Adjunct Instructor – Animal Science

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. For questions or concerns, please contact George Underwood at [e-mail] or 865‑539‑7354.