Adjunct Instructor – Civil Engineering Technology

Motlow; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor – Civil Engineering Technology to teach and evaluate students in classrooms and laboratories.

The role emphasizes planning and delivering courses, supervising learner activities, and meeting department expectations. A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology or related field and three years of industry experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering Technology or closely related field.
• Three years of work experience in the Civil Engineering Technology field.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach classes as assigned and as outlined in the course descriptions and syllabi.
• Supervise the study and learning activities of students assigned.
• Submit requests for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and other instructional aids through the department head, program coordinator, or lead teacher.
• Evaluate the academic progress of students.
• Demonstrate knowledge of services, regulations, and procedures per Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
• Submit course grades and perform related administrative duties as required.
• Schedule two office hours and provide a written plan if office hours cannot be scheduled; hours are not paid during summer session.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering Technology or closely related field

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor – Civil Engineering Technology

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.

Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

Department

School of Technology, Engineering & Math

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

Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college/university in the Civil Engineering Technology teaching field or closely related field and three years’ work experience in the field

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: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part‑time work experience is calculated at 50% of full‑time experience. 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.

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

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].