Adjunct Instructor - Philosophy (Pool)

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 895,000 - 1,019,000; Part time

Job summary

The Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) invites applications for Adjunct Instructor - Philosophy (Pool). This pool is used to hire part-time instructors to deliver quality philosophy instruction across on-ground, online, and hybrid formats.

Responsibilities include preparing syllabi, using the college LMS, submitting grades, and maintaining timely communication with students and staff. A Master’s degree in Philosophy or Ethics (or related fields with 18 graduate hours in Philosophy) is required; a

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience with instructional delivery modes, including synchronous and asynchronous online teaching.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse student, faculty and staff population.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses via on-ground, online and hybrid delivery modes as assigned.
• Work with course leads and/or program coordinators to ensure consistent and equitable student experiences.
• Utilize the College’s learning management system to provide course materials to students.
• Submit updated department syllabus prior to the first day of class.
• Respond to emails/messages within 48 hours, except on weekends.
• Submit final grades by the Registrar's deadline.
• Comply with all College and TBR policies and guidelines.

Skills

Online teaching

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree in Philosophy or Ethics

18 graduate hours in Philosophy or Ethics

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor - Philosophy (Pool)

Position Summary

This position is responsible for delivering quality instruction in Philosophy.

Essential Job Functions/Job Duties And Responsibilities

Teach courses via on-ground, online and hybrid or web-enhanced delivery modes as assigned. Work with course leads and/or program coordinators to ensure consistent and equitable student experiences. Utilize the College’s learning management system to provide course materials to students. Submit updated department syllabus prior to the first day of class. Regularly check College email account and department mailbox. Respond to emails/messages within 48 hours, except on weekends. Complete all required reports, such as attendance, Early Alerts, student progress reports, grade submissions, and administer and return surveys and student outcome assessments by the deadlines. Submit final grades for each semester by the deadline established by the Registrar. Comply with all College and TBR policies and guidelines.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in Philosophy or Ethics or a Master’s degree in another discipline and 18 graduate hours in Philosophy or Ethics

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate in Philosophy

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

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

Rate of Pay: $650.00 - $740.00 per credit hour

Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check.

AVAILABILITY/CLOSING DATE

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct pool positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Postings close annually on October 31st. Interested applicants who wish to maintain an active application within the system must re-apply each year.