Adjunct Instructor - Geography

Pellissippi State Community College; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Knoxville seeks an adjunct faculty member for the School of Social Sciences Education & Human Services. The role involves teaching Geography, supervising student activities, and evaluating academic progress. Candidates must have a Master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in the Geography field. This position is part-time, and applicants are reviewed continuously, with no guarantee of open positions. Applications must be made online with necessary documentation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher required, with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Geography.

Responsibilities

• Planning and teaching classes as assigned.
• Supervising the study and learning activities of students.
• Evaluating the academic progress of students.
• Evaluate students' academic progress.
• Demonstrate knowledge of services, regulations, and procedures per Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
• Submit course grades and perform other administrative duties as required.
• Schedule two office hours; note that office hours are not paid during the summer session.

Education

Master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college/university

Job description

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

School of Social Sciences Education & Human Services

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 Geography teaching field.

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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create an on‑line application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application.

Please note

Attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part‑time work experience is calculated at 50% of full‑time experience. To scan, upload, or attach documents, a computer and scanner are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center, if needed.

EEO Statement

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.

Contact

For questions or concerns, please contact Pellissippi State Community College’s Human Resource Office at 865‑694‑6607 or by email at [e-mail].