Adjunct Instructor - Physical Education

Tennessee Board of Regents; Missouri; On-site; USD 827,000 - 1,653,000; Part time

Job summary

Jackson State Community College seeks an Adjunct Physical Education (Pool) instructor to deliver quality instruction using integrative technologies. The role includes teaching on-ground, evening, off-campus, and distance-based courses, and coordinating with the Program Chair or Dean as needed.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in Physical Education with at least 18 graduate credits in the field from an accredited institution; collegiate-level teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physical Education or related field (accredited institution).
• At least eighteen (18) credit hours in graduate level Physical Education.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses on-ground as assigned, including evening, off-campus, and distance-based sessions.
• Post grades each term and submit final grades by Registrar deadlines.
• Complete required college trainings and reports (attendance, alerts, surveys) and advise Chair/Dean as needed.
• Check JSCC email and department mailbox; respond within 48 hours.
• Submit or update syllabi two weeks before class or within seven days of contract execution.

Education

Master's degree in Physical Education

18 graduate credits in Physical Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Adjunct Physical Education (Pool)

Institution: Jackson State Community College

Job Summary

This position is responsible for delivering quality instruction using integrative technologies.

Job Duties

• Teach courses via on ground as assigned. Teach evening, off-campus, and distance-based courses as required.
• Post grades during the term for student feedback and submit final grades for each semester by the deadline established by the Registrar.
• Complete required College trainings and complete all required reports such as attendance, Early Alerts, progress reports, grade submissions and administer and return surveys by the required deadlines. Advise the Program Chair or Dean at the earliest possibility if you are unable to teach a class. Attend meetings as requested by the Program Chair and/or Dean. Comply with all the College’s and TBR’s policies and guidelines. Other duties as assigned.
• Regularly check your JSCC email and your departmental mailbox. Respond to emails/messages within 48 hours except on the weekend.
• Submit class syllabus or update department syllabus at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class or within seven days of the execution of contract.

Minimum Qualifications

A Master’s degree in Physical Education or a related field with at least eighteen (18) credit hours in graduate level Physical Education from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

Collegiate level teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

Pay Rate: $600 per credit hour

Closing Date: October 31, 2026

Availability/Closing Date

Applications for adjunct positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer. Postings close yearly on October 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.

Advertised: 20 Feb 2026 Central Standard Time
Applications close: 31 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time