Adjunct Instructor Philosophy (Pool)

Motlow; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Dyersburg State Community College invites applications for Philosophy adjunct instructors to teach day, evening, and online courses at Dyersburg, Covington, Paris, or other off‑campus centers. Initial assignment may shift each semester; instructors will use the eLearn system for all classes and attend required meetings.

Qualifications include a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Philosophy, plus the ability to communicate effectively with students and college personnel.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Philosophy is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and college personnel.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned Philosophy courses across multiple campuses (Dyersburg, Covington, Paris).
• Prepare materials, evaluate student learning, maintain records, and submit reports on time.
• Use the eLearn LMS for all classes and participate in required meetings and grading deadlines.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching

Education

Master's degree in Philosophy

Tools

eLearn

Job description

Dyersburg State Community College invites applicants for Philosophy 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 Humanities/Social Science 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 Philosophy.

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

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.