Adjunct Instructor - Education

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 in Education to deliver instruction with integrative technologies and support student success. The role involves teaching on-ground, evening, off-campus, and distance courses while maintaining course materials and meeting required deadlines.

A Master’s degree in Education or related field is required; collegiate teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or related field from an accredited institution.
• Collegiate level teaching experience preferred.
• Availability to teach in person, during the day, and at various Jackson State locations.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses on ground as assigned; evenings, off-campus, and distance-based courses as required.
• Post grades during term and submit final grades by registrar deadlines.
• Complete required college trainings and reports; advise department leadership when unable to teach; attend meetings as requested.
• Regularly check JSCC email and department mailbox; respond within 48 hours (weekends excepted).
• Submit class syllabus or update department syllabus at least 2 weeks prior to first day or within seven days of contract execution.

Skills

Instructional delivery

Collegiate teaching

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title

Adjunct Instructor - Education (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 Education or a related field with at least eighteen (18) credit hours in graduate level Education from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

Collegiate level teaching experience.

Candidates with availability to teach in person, during the day, and/or teach at various Jackson State locations.

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.

Advertised

20 Feb 2026 Central Standard Time

Applications close

31 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time