Adjunct Instructor- Geology (Pool)

Motlow; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 930,000 - 1,102,000; Part time

Job summary

Volunteer State Community College in Tennessee seeks an Adjunct Instructor of Geology to deliver quality instruction using integrative technologies and participate in a flexible teaching pool.

The role involves teaching evenings, weekends, off-campus and distance-based courses, preparing syllabi ahead of time, and maintaining timely communication with students and department staff. Compensation is paid per credit hour with standard college requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geology plus 18 graduate hours from an accredited institution.
• Collegiate level teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses via on ground, online, hybrid or web-enhanced modalities.
• Submit class syllabus or update department syllabus at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class or within seven days of contract.
• Respond to emails/messages within 48 hours, including weekends.
• Submit final grades by the Registrar's deadline.
• Complete required trainings and reports; advise Department Chair as needed.

Skills

Instructional delivery modes

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree in Geology

18 graduate hours in Geology

Job description

Title:

Adjunct Instructor- Geology (Pool)

Institution:

Volunteer State Community College

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for delivering quality instruction using 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 plus 18 graduate hours in Geology 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.