Adjunct Instructor – Geology

Motlow; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville, TN seeks an Adjunct Instructor in Geology to deliver classroom and laboratory instruction and to foster a positive learning environment on campus.

Responsibilities include planning and teaching courses, supervising student activities, submitting grades, and maintaining office hours. A Master’s degree in Geology from a regionally accredited institution is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Geology from a regionally accredited college/university.
• Experience teaching geology courses in classroom and laboratory settings.
• Ability to manage student learning and maintain a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach classes as assigned and per course descriptions.
• Supervise student study activities and provide guidance.
• Submit requests for equipment and supplies through department leadership.
• Evaluate student academic progress and assign grades.
• Demonstrate knowledge of services, regulations, and procedures in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
• Submit course grades and perform other administrative duties as required.
• Schedule two office hours and provide access plans when needed.

Skills

Geology knowledge

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in Geology

Job description

Title:

Adjunct Instructor – Geology

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 Sciences 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. 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 Geology 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. Please note: to scan, upload, or attach documents, a computer and scanner are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center, if needed.

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 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

If you have any problems or questions please contact Pellissippi State Community College’s Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at [e-mail].