Adjunct Instructor - English

Tennessee Board of Regents; Missouri; On-site; USD 682,000 - 971,000; Part time

Job summary

Jackson State Community College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor in English to deliver quality instruction using integrative technologies. This pool posting requires teaching on ground, with evening, off-campus, and distance-based courses as needed.

The position requires a bachelor’s (Learning Support) or master’s in English with 18 graduate credits and collegiate teaching experience is preferred. Pay is $600 per credit hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Learning Support) or Master’s degree in English with 18 graduate credits.
• Collegiate-level teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of multiple instructional delivery modes and online tools.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses on ground; evening, off‑campus, and distance courses as required.
• Post grades during term and submit final grades by deadlines.
• Complete required trainings and reports; advise Program Chair/Dean as needed.
• Check JSCC email and departmental mailbox; respond within 48 hours.
• Submit or update syllabus at least 2 weeks before class or within seven days of contract.

Skills

Teaching experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Learning Support) or Master’s degree in English with 18 graduate credits

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

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.

Applicants will be subject to a background check upon hire.

Advertised: 11 Nov 2025 Central Standard Time
Applications close: 31 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time