Adjunct Instructor – Healthcare Management

Tennessee Board of Regents; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Pellissippi State Community College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor in Healthcare Management. The instructor will provide quality instruction and maintain a positive learning environment for students.

Responsibilities include planning and teaching classes, supervising student activities, and evaluating academic progress. The position requires a Master’s degree in healthcare administration or a related field with at least 18 graduate hours in relevant subjects.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college/university.
• At least 18 graduate hours in healthcare management, healthcare administration, or healthcare policy.

Responsibilities

• Planning and teaching classes as assigned.
• Supervising study and learning activities of students.
• Submitting requests for instructional aids.
• Evaluating the academic progress of students.
• Demonstrating knowledge of services and regulations.
• Submitting course grades and performing administrative duties.
• Scheduling two office hours.

Education

Master’s degree in healthcare administration or related field

18 graduate hours in healthcare management, administration, or policy

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor – Healthcare Management

Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application:

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

Position Summary:

To provide quality instruction in Healthcare Management 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.

Department:

School of Business

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Planning and teaching classes as assigned and as outlined in the course descriptions and course syllabi.
2. Supervising the study and learning activities of students assigned.
3. Submitting requests through the department head, program coordinator, or lead teacher for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and other instructional aids.
4. Evaluating the academic progress of students.
5. Demonstrating knowledge of services, regulations, and procedures as defined in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
6. Submitting course grades and performing other administrative duties as required.
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 in healthcare administration or related field with at least 18 graduate hours in healthcare management, healthcare administration, or healthcare policy.

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 reapply 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 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 .

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