Adjunct Instructor- Geography (Pool)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 929,880 - 1,102,080; Part time

Job summary

Volunteer State Community College is looking for an Adjunct Instructor for Geography to deliver quality instruction through various teaching modalities. This position requires a Master's degree in Geography and involves teaching evening, weekend, and distance courses as needed.

Qualified candidates will have collegiate teaching experience and strong communication skills. The pay rate ranges from $675 to $800 per credit hour. Applications are accepted on a continuous basis, with annual postings closing on October 31.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geography from an accredited institution or equivalent.
• Collegiate level teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to effectively engage with a diverse student body.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses via various modalities including online and hybrid.
• Submit class syllabus and final grades by established deadlines.
• Attend faculty meetings and comply with college policies.

Skills

Knowledge of instructional delivery modes

Effective communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Geography

Master's degree plus 18 graduate hours in Geography

Job description

Adjunct Instructor- Geography (Pool)

Volunteer State Community College

Title

Adjunct Instructor- Geography (Pool)

Institution

Volunteer State Community College

Job Summary

This position is responsible for delivering quality instructionusing integrative technologies.

Job Duties

• Teach courses via on ground, online, hybrid or web-enhanced modalities as assigned.
• Teach evening, weekend, off-campus, dual enrollment and distance-based courses as required.
• 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.
• Regularly check your VSCC email and your departmental mailbox. Respond to emails/messages within 48 hours except on the weekend.
• Submit final grades for each semester by the deadline established by the Registrar.
• Complete required College trainings.
• Complete all required reports such as attendance, Early Alerts, progress reports, grade submissions and administer and return surveys by the required deadlines.
• Advise the Department Chair at the earliest possibility if you are unable to teach a class.
• Attend meetings as requested by the Department Chair and/or Dean.
• Comply with all of the College's and TBR's policies and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geography from an accredited institution
• or a Master's degree plus 18 graduate hours in Geography from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Collegiate level teaching experience.

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

$675 - $800 per credit hour

Availability / Closing Date

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct faculty 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.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process.
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
• Applicants may be subject to a background check.
• Please note that we recruit for all campus locations from our adjunct pools.

Application Instructions

To apply, please visit: https://careers.tbr.edu/jobs/adjunct-instructor-geography-pool-vscc-all-campuses-tennessee-united-states-bc0f519e-b6e9-48cd-acae-9b46248d61f0