Adjunct Instructor Microbiology (Pool)

Tennessee Board of Regents; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Dyersburg State Community College is seeking Microbiology adjunct instructors for day, evening, and online classes held in Dyersburg, Covington, Paris, or at other off-campus centers.

Initial assignment may be at one location, but the official work station may change each semester. Instructors will use the eLearn CMS, attend required meetings, report attendance and final grades by deadlines, and communicate curriculum needs to the assigned chair/dean.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate semester hours in Microbiology.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and other college personnel.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned microbiology courses in Covington, Dyersburg, and/or Paris; prepare course materials; evaluate student learning and maintain class records.
• Submit required reports on time and communicate curriculum needs or changes to the assigned chair/dean.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching ability

Education

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Microbiology

Job description

Dyersburg State Community College invites applicants for Microbiology adjunct instructors for day, evening, and online classes held in Dyersburg, Covington, Paris, or at one of our other off‑campus centers. Initial assignment may be at one of our teaching locations, but the official work station assignment may change each semester. The successful applicant will become certified and fully use the course management system (eLearn) for all classes. The applicant will also attend required meetings, report attendance, early alert notifications, and final grades prior to the established deadline, and will communicate curriculum and personnel needs or changes as appropriate to their assigned chair/dean. This position reports to the Chair of Natural Science & PE and the Dean of Arts, Sciences, & Technologies.

Requirements of the Position

Duties and Responsibilities

Teach assigned courses for discipline in Covington, Dyersburg, and/or Paris; prepare course materials; evaluate student learning, maintain class records, and submit required reports on time.

Working Conditions

Sedentary: Desk work; occasional travel may be required for college or program activities. Insignificant effort other than normal movement. Minimal Hazard/Exposure: Standard office settings. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate semester hours in Microbiology.

Ability to communicate effectively with students and other college personnel required

Dyersburg State Community Collegeis a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.

Advertised: 13 Nov 2025 Central Standard Time
Applications close: 30 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time