Adjunct Instructor - Communication Studies (Pool)

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

Job summary

Tennessee Board of Regents seeks adjunct instructors for Communication Studies to deliver courses across on-ground, online, and hybrid formats. You will work with course leads to ensure consistent student experiences and utilize the college LMS to provide materials and manage syllabi.

Applicants should have a Master’s in Speech or Communication (or related field with 18 graduate credits in Speech/Communication); college teaching experience is preferred, with payment per credit hour in the

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech or Communication or a related field.
• Alternate: Master’s in another discipline with 18 graduate credits in Speech/Communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver courses via on-ground, online and hybrid or web-enhanced modes.
• Coordinate with course leads/program coordinators for consistent student experiences.
• Utilize LMS to provide course materials and manage syllabi and grade submissions.
• Respond to emails/messages within 48 hours; meet deadlines for attendance, progress reports, and surveys.

Skills

Online teaching

Effective communication

Student engagement

Education

Master's degree in Speech or Communication

Master’s degree in another discipline with 18 graduate credits in Speech or Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor – Communication Studies (Pool)

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for delivering quality instruction in Communication Studies.

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 Speech or Communication or Master’s degree in another discipline and 18 graduate credits in Speech or Communication

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.

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