Adjunct Instructor - Music

Tennessee Board of Regents; Missouri; On-site; USD 703,000 - 951,000; Part time

Job summary

Jackson State Community College seeks an Adjunct Instructor - Music to deliver quality instruction using integrative technologies. Duties include teaching on-ground, evening and distance-based courses, posting grades, and maintaining syllabi and records.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in Music with 18 graduate credit hours, and preferred candidates have collegiate teaching experience and ability to teach at multiple JSCC locations.

Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Music or a related field with at least eighteen (18) credit hours in graduate level Music from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses on ground and as required including evening, off-campus, and distance-based formats.
• Post grades during term and submit final grades by the Registrar deadlines.
• Complete required trainings and reports; advise the Program Chair or Dean; attend meetings; comply with policies.
• Regularly check JSCC email and departmental mailbox; respond within 48 hours.
• Submit or update class syllabus at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class or within seven days of contract execution.

Skills

Delivery modes

Communication

MS Office

Education

Master's degree in Music

18 graduate credit hours in Music

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor - Music (Pool)

Institution: Jackson State Community College

Job Summary

This position is responsible for delivering quality instruction using integrative technologies.

Job Duties

• Teach courses via on ground as assigned. Teach evening, off-campus, and distance-based courses as required.
• Post grades during the term for student feedback and submit final grades for each semester by the deadline established by the Registrar.
• Complete required College trainings and complete all required reports such as attendance, Early Alerts, progress reports, grade submissions and administer and return surveys by the required deadlines. Advise the Program Chair or Dean at the earliest possibility if you are unable to teach a class. Attend meetings as requested by the Program Chair and/or Dean. Comply with all the College’s and TBR’s policies and guidelines. Other duties as assigned.
• Regularly check your JSCC email and your departmental mailbox. Respond to emails/messages within 48 hours except on the weekend.
• Submit class syllabus or update department syllabus at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class or within seven days of the execution of contract.

Minimum Qualifications

A Master’s degree in Music or a related field with at least eighteen (18) credit hours in graduate level Music from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Collegiate level teaching experience.
• Candidates with availability to teach in person, during the day, and/or teach at various Jackson State locations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

Pay Rate

Pay Rate: $600 per credit hour

Closing Date

October 31, 2026

Applicants will be subject to a background check upon hire.

Advertised: 21 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time

Applications close: 31 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time