Adjunct Instructor - Communications

Tennessee Board of Regents; Missouri; On-site; USD 703,000 - 951,000; Part time

Job summary

Jackson State Community College invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor - Communications (Pool). This position delivers quality instruction using integrative technologies and may include evening, off-campus, and distance-based courses.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Communications with at least 18 graduate credit hours in communications, and collegiate teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Communications or related field with at least eighteen (18) credit hours in graduate level Communications from an accredited institution.
• Collegiate level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in person and as required (evening, off-campus, and distance-based).
• Post grades during the term for student feedback and submit final grades by the Registrar deadline.
• Complete required trainings and reports (attendance, alerts, progress reports, surveys) and notify Chair/Dean if unable to teach.
• Check JSCC email and departmental mailbox and respond within 48 hours (weekends excluded).
• Submit or update syllabus at least 2 weeks before class or within seven days of contract execution.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree in Communications or related field

18 graduate credit hours in Communications

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor - Communications (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

A Master’s degree in Communications or a related field with at least eighteen (18) credit hours in graduate level Communications 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.

Applicants will be subject to a background check upon hire.

Advertised

20 Feb 2026 Central Standard Time

Applications close

31 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time