Adjunct Instructor - Biology

Tennessee Board of Regents; Missouri; On-site; USD 744,000 - 909,000; Part time

Job summary

Jackson State Community College invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor - Biology (Pool). The position involves delivering quality instruction using integrative technologies and managing courses via on-ground, evening, off-campus, and distance modalities.

Minimum qualifications include a biology-related Bachelor's or Master's with graduate coursework. Collegiate teaching experience is preferred; familiarity with various instructional delivery modes and Microsoft Office is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (lab courses only) or Master’s degree (all non-lab courses) in Biology or related field with at least eighteen (18) graduate credit hours.
• Experience teaching college-level biology or related courses preferred.
• Familiarity with a variety of instructional delivery modes and technology.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses on ground; evening, off-campus and distance-based courses as required.
• Post and submit grades by deadlines; communicate grade feedback.
• Complete required trainings and reports; attend meetings as needed.
• Check JSCC email and department mailbox; respond to messages within 48 hours.
• Prepare and update class syllabi before the first day of class or within seven days of contract execution.

Skills

Biology knowledge

Instructional delivery

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree (lab courses only) or Master’s degree (all non-lab courses) in Biology or related field with 18 grad hours

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor - Biology (Pool)

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 Bachelor’s degree (lab courses only) or Master’s degree (all non-lab courses) in Biology or a related field with at least eighteen (18) credit hours in graduate level Biology 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.