Adjunct Instructor – Hazardous Waste Controls Instructor

Tennessee Board of Regents; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 2,500 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

Pellissippi State Community College seeks an Adjunct Instructor to deliver Hazardous Waste Controls instruction on campus. The role emphasizes teaching, evaluating student outcomes, and maintaining a positive learning environment.

The position requires either a Master’s degree in the field or 18 graduate hours with a Master’s degree, with additional consideration given to those holding an Associate’s degree and three years of related work experience. Applications reviewed as positions arise.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in teaching field or 18 graduate hours with master’s degree.
• Associate’s degree in teaching field and three years’ work experience in the field.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate instruction as assigned and as outlined in syllabi.
• Supervise the study and learning activities of students.
• Regularly evaluate and report academic progress of students.
• Demonstrate knowledge of services, regulations, and procedures as defined in Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
• Submit grades and attendance as instructor of record.
• Communicate with students and faculty using College email.

Skills

Teaching ability

Student evaluation

Education

Master’s degree in teaching field

Associate’s degree + 3 years experience

Job description

Adjunct Instructor – Hazardous Waste Controls Instructor

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. The major emphasis will be placed on teaching and evaluating students and assisting students as they learn and master course learning outcomes.

Department

School of Sciences & 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. Facilitating instruction as assigned and as outlined in the course descriptions and course syllabi
2. Supervising the study and learning activities of students assigned to the specific section(s)
3. Regularly and frequently evaluating and reporting the academic progress of students
4. Demonstrating knowledge of services, regulations, and procedures as defined in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook
5. Submitting grades and attendance as the instructors of record
6. Communicating with students and other faculty using the College email messaging system

Required Qualifications

• minimum a master’s degree in their teaching field or have completed at least 18 graduate semester hours (or equivalent) in their teaching field and hold a master’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university
• or
• an associate’s degree in their teaching field or closely related field from a regionally accredited college/university and three years’ work experience in the field

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

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

Pellissippi State Community College participates in the E-Verify program, a free, web-based system that electronically confirms the identity and employment eligibility of new hires. By using E-Verify, we ensure compliance with federal employment eligibility verification requirements and help maintain a legal workforce. For more information, visit the official E-Verify website Home | E-Verify.

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].

Advertised: 01 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 31 Jan 2027 Eastern Standard Time