Adjunct Instructor Criminal Justice (Pool)

Tennessee Board of Regents; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,400; Part time

Job summary

Dyersburg State Community College invites applicants for Criminal Justice adjunct instructors for day, evening, and online classes held in Dyersburg, Covington, Paris, or at one of our off-campus centers.

Initial assignment may be at a teaching location, but the official work station may change each semester. Applicants will use the eLearn system for all classes, attend required meetings, report attendance, and submit final grades by deadlines.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate semester hours in Criminal Justice.
• Non-transfer courses require a Bachelor’s degree with teaching experience or graduate work.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned Criminal Justice courses at Covington, Dyersburg, and/or Paris; prepare course materials.
• Evaluate student learning, maintain class records, and submit required reports on time.
• Communicate curriculum and personnel needs to the chair/dean and participate in required meetings.

Skills

Communication

Teaching

Education

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Criminal Justice

Bachelor’s degree with teaching experience or graduate coursework

Job description

Dyersburg State Community College invites applicants for Criminal Justice adjunct instructors for day, evening, and online classes held in Dyersburg, Covington, Paris, or at one of our other off-campus centers. Initial assignment may be at one of our teaching locations, but the official work station assignment may change each semester. The successful applicant will become certified and fully use the course management system (eLearn) for all classes. The applicant will also attend required meetings, report attendance, early alert notifications, and final grades prior to the established deadline, and will communicate curriculum and personnel needs or changes as appropriate to their assigned chair/dean. This position reports to the Chair of Business & Technology and the Dean of Arts, Sciences, & Technologies.

Requirements of the Position

Duties and Responsibilities

Teach assigned courses for discipline in Covington, Dyersburg, and/or Paris; prepare course materials; evaluate student learning, maintain class records, and submit required reports on time.

Working Conditions

Sedentary: Desk work; occasional travel may be required for college or program activities. Insignificant effort other than normal movement. Minimal Hazard/Exposure: Standard office settings. At least minimal environment controls to assure health and comfort.

Required Qualifications

Transfer courses: Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate semester hours in Criminal Justice required.

Non-transfer courses: Bachelor’s degree with previous teaching experience or graduate work required.

Ability to communicate effective with students and other college personnel required.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for this position applicant must submit an application, a resume, cover letter, and transcripts if applicable. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process; but official transcripts are required upon hire. You also must provide the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references.

Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Dyersburg State Community Collegeis a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.

Advertised: 13 Nov 2025 Central Standard Time
Applications close: 30 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time