Adjunct Instructor - College To Career

Motlow; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 682,000 - 971,000; Part time

Job summary

Jackson State Community College seeks an Adjunct Instructor for the College To Career pool. The position emphasizes delivering quality instruction using integrative technologies and various delivery modes.

Preferred candidates hold a master’s degree and collegiate teaching experience, and will complete required trainings and reports. Pay is $600 per credit hour; closing date is October 31, 2026. Applications reviewed as openings arise and may be considered continuously.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience using multiple instructional delivery modes is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses on ground as assigned and other modalities as required.
• Post grades and submit final grades by deadlines.
• Complete trainings and required reports; advise department leadership as needed.
• Attend meetings and comply with college policies and guidelines.
• Respond to emails within 48 hours; manage syllabi and course updates.

Skills

Instructional delivery

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor - College To Career (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

Master’s degree 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.