Adjunct Instructor – Electrical Engineering Technology

Tennessee Board of Regents; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville, Tennessee, invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in Electrical Engineering Technology. The role focuses on delivering classroom and laboratory instruction, evaluating student progress, and maintaining an effective learning environment.

Responsibilities include planning, supervising, and submitting grades while coordinating instructional resources. Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in the Electrical Engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering Technology teaching field or closely related field.
• Three years’ work experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach classes as assigned and as outlined in course descriptions and syllabi.
• Supervise study and learning activities of students.
• Request equipment, supplies, textbooks, and instructional aids as needed through 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.
• Schedule two office hours and provide a plan if office hours cannot be scheduled during summer.

Skills

Teaching

Student assessment

Course planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher (Electrical Engineering Technology teaching field or related)

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor – Electrical Engineering Technology

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: College of Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. 1. Planning and teaching classes as assigned and as outlined in the course descriptions and course syllabi.
2. 2. Supervising the study and learning activities of students assigned.
3. 3. Submitting requests through the department head, program coordinator, or lead teacher for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and other instructional aids.
4. 4. Evaluating the academic progress of students.
5. 5. Demonstrating knowledge of services, regulations, and procedures as defined in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
6. 6. Submitting course grades and performing other administrative duties as required.
7. 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: Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college/university in the Electrical Engineering Technology teaching field or closely related field and three years’ work experience in the field

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 contact 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].

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Advertised: 01 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 31 Jan 2027 Eastern Standard Time