Adjunct Instructor Orientation (Pool)

Motlow; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dyersburg State Community College invites applicants to join as Orientation adjunct instructors for day, evening, and online classes at Dyersburg, Covington, Paris, or other off‑campus centers. Initial assignment may change each semester and instructors will use the eLearn CMS for courses and communications.

The role requires a Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Orientation/College Success and demonstrated ability to communicate with students and staff; meetings, attendance, and grading

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with students and other college personnel.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned orientation courses for day, evening, and online formats across Dyersburg, Covington, Paris, or other centers.
• Prepare course materials, evaluate student learning, maintain records, and submit required reports on time.
• Attend required meetings, report attendance, and deliver final grades by deadlines.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

Master’s degree in Orientation/College Success

Job description

Dyersburg State Community College invites applicants for Orientation 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 Language, Arts & First Year Experience 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 Orientation/ College Success.

Ability to communicate effectively with students and other college personnel required.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To be considered for this position applicant must submit an application, a resume, cover letter, and transcripts if applicable. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process; but official transcripts are required upon hire. You also must provide the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references.

Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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.