Adjunct Instructor – Photography

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Pellissippi State Community College in Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking an Adjunct Instructor - Photography to provide quality instruction to students. Responsibilities include planning and teaching courses, supervising student activities, and evaluating academic progress. Required qualifications include an Associate's degree or higher and three years of professional experience in Photography. This position involves continuous application acceptance and review by the department for available openings.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college/university in the teaching field or closely related field.
• Three years’ work experience in the Photography field.

Responsibilities

• Planning and teaching classes as assigned.
• Supervising the study and learning activities of students.
• Submitting requests for equipment, supplies and textbooks.
• Evaluating the academic progress of students.
• Demonstrating knowledge of services and regulations as defined in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
• Submitting course grades and performing administrative duties.
• Scheduling two office hours.

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Three years' work experience in the Photography field

Job description

Title

Adjunct Instructor - Photography

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

School of Communication, Arts & Media Technologies

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. 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 Dean describing how students can access the instructor. Office hours are not paid during the summer session.

Required Qualifications

Associate's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college/university in the teaching field or closely related field and three years’ work experience in the Photography field.

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.