Adjunct Instructor – Botany/Plant Science

Tennessee Board of Regents; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Pellissippi State Community College invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in Botany/Plant Science. The role focuses on delivering quality classroom and laboratory instruction, evaluating student progress, and maintaining a positive learning environment.

Instructors plan and teach assigned courses and contribute to departmental goals. Responsibilities include grading, office hours, and coordinating with the department for needed resources.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field with Botany/Plant Science focus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach classes as assigned and aligned with course descriptions and syllabi.
• Supervise students’ study and learning activities.
• Submit requests for equipment, supplies, textbooks and instructional aids through department leadership.
• Evaluate students’ academic progress and assign grades.
• Maintain knowledge of services, regulations and procedures per Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
• Perform administrative duties including grading and record-keeping.
• Schedule two office hours or provide a plan for student access when office hours cannot be scheduled.

Skills

Teaching

Classroom management

Laboratory instruction

Education

Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college/university

18 graduate hours in Botany/Plant Science

Job description

Title:

Adjunct Instructor – Botany/Plant 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

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 Botany/Plant Science the teaching field

Note:

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

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.

Please note:

to scan, upload, or attach documents, a computer and scanner are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center, if needed.

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.

Pellissippi State Community College participates in the E-Verify program, a free, web-based system that electronically confirms the identity and employment eligibility of new hires. By using E-Verify, we ensure compliance with federal employment eligibility verification requirements and help maintain a legal workforce. For more information, visit the official E-Verify website.

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

Advertised:

01 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 31 Jan 2027 Eastern Standard Time