Adjunct Instructor – Educational Leadership Studies (Higher Education Focus)

Pellissippi State Community College; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Pellissippi State Community College invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in Educational Leadership Studies (Higher Education Focus). The position emphasizes quality instruction, student learning, and maintaining a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities include planning and teaching courses, supervising students, managing office hours, evaluating progress, and submitting grades. A Master’s degree and a leadership-focused credential or equivalent higher-ed leadership experience

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Graduate certificate in leadership studies (minimum 15 hours) or experience in a higher education leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach classes as assigned and as outlined in the course descriptions and syllabi.
• Supervise the study and learning activities of students assigned.
• Submit requests through the department head, program coordinator, or lead teacher for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and other instructional aids.
• Evaluate the academic progress of students.
• Demonstrate knowledge of services, regulations, and procedures as defined in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
• Submit course grades and perform other administrative duties as required.
• Schedule two office hours and provide a written plan if office hours cannot be scheduled; office hours are not paid during the summer session.

Skills

Leadership

Student mentoring

Education

Master’s degree (regionally accredited)

Graduate certificate in leadership studies

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor – Educational Leadership Studies (Higher Education Focus)

Position Summary: To provide quality instruction for student learning and to maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom. The major emphasis will be placed on teaching and evaluating students in the classroom and laboratories.

Department

Education and Human Services

Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Planning and teaching classes as assigned and as outlined in the course descriptions and course syllabi.
2. Supervising the study and learning activities of students assigned.
3. Submitting requests through the department head, program coordinator, or lead teacher for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and other instructional aids.
4. Evaluating the academic progress of students.
5. Demonstrating knowledge of services, regulations, and procedures as defined in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
6. Submitting course grades and performing other administrative duties as required.
7. Scheduling two office hours. For extenuating circumstances in which office hours cannot be scheduled, the adjunct faculty member must submit a written plan to the Dean describing how students can access the instructor. Office hours are not paid during the summer session.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Additionally, a graduate certificate in leadership studies (minimum 15 hours), or experience in a higher education leadership role are required.

Availability/Closing Date

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct faculty positions are accepted continuously and reviewed by the department if openings are available. Adjuncts are hired on an as-needed basis. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer. Postings close yearly on January 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience. Please note: to scan, upload, or attach documents, a computer and scanner are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center, if needed.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination policy.

E-Verify Program

Pellissippi State Community College participates in the E-Verify program, a free, web-based system that electronically confirms the identity and employment eligibility of new hires. By using E-Verify, we ensure compliance with federal employment eligibility verification requirements and help maintain a legal workforce. For more information, visit the official E-Verify website Home | E-Verify.

Contact Information

If you have any problems or questions, please contact Pellissippi State Community College’s Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at [e-mail].