Adjunct Instructor - Biology (Pool)

Tennessee Board of Regents; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 895,000 - 1,019,000; Part time

Job summary

The Tennessee Board of Regents seeks an Adjunct Instructor in Biology to deliver quality instruction across on-ground, online and hybrid formats.

This pool posting notes that postings close annually on October 31st and that applications are reviewed when openings become available; pay is per credit hour, $650.00–$740.00, reflecting part-time adjunct employment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biology or Master’s degree and 18 graduate hours in Biology or closely related field.
• College level teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses via on-ground, online and hybrid or web-enhanced delivery modes as assigned.
• Work with course leads and/or program coordinators to ensure consistent and equitable student experiences.
• Utilize the College’s learning management system to provide course materials to students.
• Submit updated department syllabus prior to the first day of class.
• Regularly check College email account and department mailbox.
• Respond to emails/messages within 48 hours, except on weekends.
• Complete all required reports, such as attendance, Early Alerts, student progress reports, grade submissions, and administer and return surveys and student outcome assessments by the deadlines.
• Submit final grades for each semester by the deadline established by the Registrar.
• Comply with all College and TBR policies and guidelines.

Skills

Online teaching

Communication

MS Office

Education

Biology degree (Master's) or 18 graduate hours in Biology

Job description

Adjunct Instructor - Biology (Pool)

This position is responsible for delivering quality instruction in Biology.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach courses via on-ground, online and hybrid or web-enhanced delivery modes as assigned.
• Work with course leads and/or program coordinators to ensure consistent and equitable student experiences.
• Utilize the College’s learning management system to provide course materials to students.
• Submit updated department syllabus prior to the first day of class.
• Regularly check College email account and department mailbox.
• Respond to emails/messages within 48 hours, except on weekends.
• Complete all required reports, such as attendance, Early Alerts, student progress reports, grade submissions, and administer and return surveys and student outcome assessments by the deadlines.
• Submit final grades for each semester by the deadline established by the Registrar.
• Comply with all College and TBR policies and guidelines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in Biology or Master’s degree and 18 graduate hours in Biology or closely related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

College level teaching experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of and/or experience with a variety of instructional delivery modes, including synchronous and asynchronous online teaching.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse student, faculty and staff population.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Pay and Position Details

Rate of Pay: $650.00 - $740.00 per credit hour

AVAILABILITY/CLOSING DATE

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct pool positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Postings close annually on October 31st. Interested applicants who wish to maintain an active application within the system must re-apply each year.

Advertised: 01 Nov 2025 Central Daylight Time

Applications close: 31 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time