Adjunct Instructor - Early Childhood Education (Pool)

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

Job summary

Tennessee Board of Regents invites applications for Adjunct Instructor – Early Childhood Education (Pool). The role involves delivering quality instruction across on-ground, online, and hybrid formats, coordinating with course leads, and ensuring equitable student experiences.

You will manage materials through the LMS, update syllabi, monitor communications, and complete required reporting on deadlines.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 18 graduate hours in Early Childhood Education.
• Ability to deliver instruction across on-ground, online and hybrid modes.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses via on-ground, online and hybrid or web-enhanced delivery modes.
• 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 within 48 hours.
• Complete all required reports (attendance, Early Alerts, progress reports, grade submissions, surveys, assessments) by deadlines.
• Submit final grades for each semester by the Registrar's deadline.
• Comply with all College and TBR policies and guidelines.

Skills

Online teaching

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education

18 graduate hours in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor – Early Childhood Education (Pool)

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for delivering quality instruction in Early Childhood Education.

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 and 18 graduate hours in Early Childhood Education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education

Experience working in an early childhood education setting

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

Special Instructions to Applicants

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check.

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