Adjunct Instructor - Learning Support, Reading (Pool)

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

Job summary

The Tennessee Board of Regents invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor – Learning Support, Reading (Pool). This role delivers quality instruction across on-ground, online, and hybrid formats and collaborates with course leads to ensure equitable student experiences.

You will use the LMS to provide course materials, submit updated syllabi, check emails within 48 hours, and file required reports and final grades on schedule, while complying with college and TBR policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Reading, Literacy or English with 3 graduate hours in developmental education, reading or literacy.
• Or a Bachelor’s degree in English, Language Arts or Literacy with one year of secondary Reading teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses via on-ground, online and hybrid or web-enhanced delivery modes.
• 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.

Skills

Teaching

Online teaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Reading, Literacy or English with 3 graduate hours in Developmental Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Language Arts or Literacy with 1 year of secondary Reading teaching experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor – Learning Support, Reading (Pool)

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for delivering quality instruction.

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

Bachelor’s degree in Reading, Literacy or English with at least three graduate hours in Developmental Education, Reading or Literacy or Bachelor's degree in English, Language Arts or Literacy and one year of secondary Reading teaching experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

College level teaching experience

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