Adjunct Instructor - Economics (Pool)

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

Job summary

Tennessee Board of Regents invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor - Economics (Pool) to deliver quality instruction across on-ground, online, and hybrid formats. The role collaborates with course leads, manages LMS materials, and submits syllabi and outcomes by deadlines.

The position requires a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Economics and college teaching experience. Pay ranges by credit hour, with applications reviewed continuously and postings closing annually on Oct 31.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 18 graduate hours in Economics.
• Three years of related industry experience.
• College level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver economics instruction across on-ground, online, and hybrid formats.
• Prepare and update syllabi; submit materials via LMS.
• Maintain communications with students and respond within 48 hours.
• Complete attendance, progress reports, grades, surveys by deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with College and TBR policies.

Skills

Communication

Online teaching

Synchronous/Asynchronous

Education

Master's degree in Economics

18 graduate hours in Economics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor - Economics (Pool)

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

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 Economics

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in Economics

Three years of related industry experience

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