Adjunct Instructor - Art

Tennessee Board of Regents; Missouri; On-site; USD 600 - 900; Full time

Job summary

Jackson State Community College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor - Art to deliver quality instruction using integrative technologies. You will teach courses on ground as assigned and may include evening, off-campus, and distance-based formats.

Responsibilities include posting grades, maintaining syllabi, completing required trainings, and meeting deadlines. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to support diverse students and faculty.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Art or related field with at least eighteen (18) credit hours in graduate level Art.
• Collegiate level teaching experience is preferred.
• Availability to teach in person, during the day, and at various Jackson State locations.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses on ground as assigned; evening, off-campus, and distance-based courses as required.
• Post grades during term and submit final grades by Registrar deadlines.
• Complete required trainings and reports (attendance, early alerts, progress, surveys) on time.
• Respond to emails within 48 hours; check JSCC email regularly.
• Submit class syllabus or update department syllabus at required times.

Skills

Instructional delivery

Communication

Teamwork with diverse population

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's in Art

Job description

Title:

Adjunct Instructor - Art

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 the College’s and TBR’s policies and guidelines. Other duties as assigned.
• 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 Art or a related field with at least eighteen (18) credit hours in graduate level Art from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

Collegiate level teaching experience.

Candidates with availability to teach in person, during the day, and/or teach at various Jackson State locations.

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

Pay Rate: $600 per credit hour

Closing Date

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.

Applications close

Applications close: 31 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time

Advertised

Advertised: 21 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time