Adjunct Instructor – Forestry Adjunct Instructor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for an Adjunct Instructor in Forestry at Pellissippi State Community College, Knoxville, TN. This role involves providing quality instruction and maintaining a positive learning environment for students. Responsibilities include facilitating instruction, supervising student activities, evaluating academic progress, and communicating effectively with students and faculty. The position requires a Master’s degree or higher in forestry or a related discipline. Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed as openings become available.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college/university majoring in forestry or a closely related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate instruction as outlined in course descriptions and syllabi.
• Supervise learning activities of students assigned to specific sections.
• Evaluate and report academic progress of students.
• Demonstrate knowledge of services and regulations in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
• Submit grades and attendance as the instructor of record.
• Communicate with students and faculty using the College email messaging system.

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor – Forestry Adjunct Instructor

Position Summary: To provide quality instruction for student learning and to maintain a positive learning environment. The major emphasis will be placed on teaching and evaluating students and assisting students as they learn and master course learning outcomes.

Department: College of Sciences and Nursing

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Facilitating instruction as assigned and as outlined in the course descriptions and course syllabi
2. Supervising the study and learning activities of students assigned to the specific section(s)
3. Regularly and frequently evaluating and reporting the academic progress of students
4. Demonstrating knowledge of services, regulations, and procedures as defined in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook
5. Submitting grades and attendance as the instructors of record
6. Communicating with students and other faculty using the College email messaging system

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college/university with a major in forestry or a closely related discipline.

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.

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.