Adjunct Instructor - English

Motlow; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 682,000 - 971,000; Part time

Job summary

Jackson State Community College invites applications for Adjunct Instructor - English (Pool). This position is responsible for delivering quality instruction using integrative technologies and may include on-ground, evening, off-campus, and distance-based courses.

Duties include teaching as assigned, posting grades each term, submitting final grades by deadlines, completing trainings and required reports, and coordinating with the Program Chair or Dean.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Learning Support) or Master’s degree in English from an accredited institution with 18 graduate credit hours in English.
• Ability to teach a variety of delivery modes and work with a diverse faculty, staff and students.
• Teaching experience at the collegiate level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses on ground as assigned and in evening, off-campus, or distance-based formats.
• Post grades during the term and submit final grades by Registrar deadlines.
• Complete required trainings and reports; advise Program Chair or Dean as needed.
• Attend meetings and comply with College and TBR policies; respond to communications within timelines.
• Submit class syllabus or update department syllabus at required timeframes.

Skills

Instructional delivery modes

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree (Learning Support)

Master's degree in English

18 graduate credit hours in English

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor - English (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 Bachelor’s degree (Learning Support courses only) or Master’s degree (all non-Learning Support courses) in English or a related field with at least eighteen (18) credit hours in graduate level English 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