Adjunct Instructor – Paralegal Studies

Tennessee Board of Regents; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Pellissippi State Community College invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor - Paralegal Studies to provide quality instruction in the classroom and laboratories, maintaining a positive learning environment. The major emphasis is teaching and evaluating student progress in the classroom and labs.

Responsibilities include planning and teaching per descriptions, supervising students, and submitting grades and data to ensure ABA compliance.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Three years of legal work experience.
• Tennessee law license required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach classes as assigned and as outlined in course descriptions and syllabi.
• Supervise the study and learning activities of students assigned.
• Submit requests for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and other instructional aids.
• Evaluate the academic progress of students.
• Demonstrate knowledge of services, regulations, and procedures per Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
• Submit course grades and perform other administrative duties as required.
• Collect and submit assessment data to maintain ABA compliance.
• Schedule two office hours and communicate access plans for students.

Job description

Title

Adjunct Instructor - Paralegal Studies

Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

Position Summary

To provide quality instruction for student learning and to maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom. The major emphasis will be placed on teaching and evaluating students in the classroom and laboratories.

Department

Education and Human Services

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Planning and teaching classes as assigned and as outlined in the course descriptions and course syllabi.
2. Supervising the study and learning activities of students assigned.
3. Submitting requests through the department head, program coordinator, or lead teacher for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and other instructional aids.
4. Evaluating the academic progress of students.
5. Demonstrating knowledge of services, regulations, and procedures as defined in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
6. Submitting course grades and performing other administrative duties as required.
7. Collection and submitting assessment data as requested by the Academic Coordinator to maintain compliance with the ABA.
8. Scheduling two office hours. For extenuating circumstances in which office hours cannot be scheduled, the adjunct faculty member must submit a written plan to the Department Head describing how students can access the instructor. Office hours are not paid during the summer session.

Required Qualifications

Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an ABA accredited law school and three years' work experience in the field. The applicant must have a license to practice law in the State of Tennessee.

Availability/Closing Date

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct faculty positions are accepted continuously and reviewed by the department if openings are available. Adjuncts are hired on an as-needed basis. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer. Postings close yearly on January 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.

Note: The College reserves the right to assign every employee work that fulfills the strategic priorities and mission of the College

Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination For questions or concerns, please contact George Underwood at [e-mail] or 865-539-7354.

Pellissippi State Community College participates in the E-Verify program, a free, web-based system that electronically confirms the identity and employment eligibility of new hires. By using E-Verify, we ensure compliance with federal employment eligibility verification requirements and help maintain a legal workforce. For more information, visit the official E-Verify website.

If you have any problems or questions please contact Pellissippi State Community College's Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at [e-mail].

Advertised

10 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close

31 Jan 2027 Eastern Standard Time