Adjunct Instructor - History (Pool)

Tennessee Board of Regents; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 895,000 - 1,019,000; Part time

Job summary

Tennessee Board of Regents seeks an adjunct History instructor to deliver courses across on-ground, online, and hybrid formats. You will collaborate with course leads to ensure consistent student experiences and use the college's LMS to provide course materials and updates.

The role requires a Master's in History (or 18 graduate hours) with potential for a Doctorate; you will manage attendance, grading, and deadlines while upholding college policies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in History required or 18 graduate hours in History.
• Experience delivering History courses in person and online.
• Ability to submit timely grade reports and participate in department processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver History courses via on-ground, online, or hybrid delivery.
• Coordinate with course leads to ensure equitable student experiences.
• Use LMS to provide materials and manage grades.
• Submit syllabi and reports by deadlines.
• Comply with college and TBR policies.

Skills

Instructional delivery

Online teaching experience

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in History or 18 graduate hours in History

Doctorate degree in History

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor - History (Pool)

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for delivering quality instruction in History.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach courses via on-ground, online and hybrid or web-enhanced delivery modes as assigned. Work with course leads and/or program coordinators to ensure consistent and equitable student experiences. Utilize the College’s learning management system to provide course materials to students. Submit updated department syllabus prior to the first day of class. Regularly check College email account and department mailbox. Respond to emails/messages within 48 hours, except on weekends. Complete all required reports, such as attendance, Early Alerts, student progress reports, grade submissions, and administer and return surveys and student outcome assessments by the deadlines. Submit final grades for each semester by the deadline established by the Registrar. Comply with all College and TBR policies and guidelines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in History or Master’s degree and 18 graduate hours in History.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Doctorate degree in History

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of and/or experience with a variety of instructional delivery modes, including synchronous and asynchronous online teaching. Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse student, faculty and staff population. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Rate of Pay: $650.00 - $740.00 per credit hour

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.

AVAILABILITY/CLOSING DATE

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct pool positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Postings close annually on October 31st. Interested applicants who wish to maintain an active application within the system must re-apply each year.

Advertised: 01 Nov 2025 Central Daylight Time

Applications close: 31 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time