Adjunct Instructor – Geography

Motlow; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pellissippi State Community College seeks an Adjunct Instructor in Geography to deliver quality instruction in classroom and lab settings, aligning with course descriptions and syllabi. The role emphasizes planning, teaching, evaluating student progress, maintaining office hours, and supporting student learning under the Adjunct Faculty Handbook guidelines.

Applications are reviewed as needed; postings close yearly and re-apply required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Geography or related field.
• At least 18 graduate semester hours in Geography teaching.
• Experience teaching geography in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach classes as assigned and per course descriptions.
• Supervise student study and learning activities.
• Submit requests for equipment, supplies, and instructional aids.
• Evaluate academic progress of students.
• Demonstrate knowledge of services and procedures per Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
• Submit course grades and perform administrative duties.
• Schedule two office hours and provide access plans when needed.

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Geography

18 graduate semester hours in Geography teaching field

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor – Geography

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. 1. Planning and teaching classes as assigned and as outlined in the course descriptions and course syllabi.
2. 2. Supervising the study and learning activities of students assigned.
3. 3. Submitting requests through the department head, program coordinator, or lead teacher for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and other instructional aids.
4. 4. Evaluating the academic progress of students.
5. 5. Demonstrating knowledge of services, regulations, and procedures as defined in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
6. 6. Submitting course grades and performing other administrative duties as required.
7. 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.

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.

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