Adjunct Instructor – Educational Leadership Studies (Higher Education Focus)

Tennessee Board of Regents; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Pellissippi State Community College invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in Educational Leadership Studies with an emphasis on higher education leadership. The instructor will plan and teach courses, supervise student activities, and evaluate progress in classroom and lab settings.

The position requires a Master’s degree, a graduate certificate in leadership studies (or leadership experience in higher education).

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution is required.
• Graduate certificate in leadership studies (minimum 15 hours) or equivalent higher education leadership experience.
• Commitment to teaching and student learning in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach classes as assigned and per course descriptions and syllabi.
• Supervise the study and learning activities of students.
• Submit requests for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and instructional aids through the department head or lead teacher.
• Evaluate the academic progress of students.
• Demonstrate knowledge of services, regulations, and procedures per Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
• Submit course grades and perform other administrative duties as required.
• Schedule two office hours or provide a written access plan to the Dean if office hours cannot be scheduled.

Education

Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution

Graduate certificate in leadership studies (minimum 15 hours)

Experience in a higher education leadership role

Job description

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

Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application:

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

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

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:

To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create an on-line application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. 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.

Note:

The College reserves the right to assign every employee work that fulfills the strategic priorities and mission of the College.

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. For questions or concerns, please get in touch with George Underwood at [e-mail] or 865-539-7354.

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.

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].