Adjunct Instructor – General Biology

Tennessee Board of Regents; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Pellissippi State Community College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for General Biology to deliver quality classroom and laboratory instruction on campus. The role emphasizes teaching, student evaluation, and maintaining a positive learning environment in accordance with department policies.

Requires a Master’s degree or higher with at least 18 graduate hours in General Biology. Position is on-site; online courses may be possible but is not a remote position.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college/university with at least 18 graduate semester hours in General Biology.
• The College reserves the right to assign work that fulfills College priorities and mission.

Responsibilities

• Planning and teaching classes as assigned per course descriptions and syllabi.
• Supervising students during study and learning activities.
• Submitting requests for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and other instructional aids through department leadership.
• Evaluating students' academic progress.
• Demonstrating knowledge of services, regulations, and procedures per Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
• Submitting course grades and performing other administrative duties as required.
• Scheduling two office hours; if not feasible, provide a written plan to the Dean for student access (office hours not paid in summer).

Education

Master’s degree or higher in General Biology with 18 graduate hours

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor – General Biology

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 Science and Nursing

On‑Site Requirement:

Faculty should be able to teach courses on campus and attend required meetings. Online courses may be a possibility, but this is not a remote position

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 or higher from a regionally accredited college/university with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the General Biology teaching field

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

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.

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