Adjunct Instructor - Political Science

Motlow; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 703,000 - 951,000; Part time

Job summary

Jackson State Community College in Jackson, TN invites applications for Adjunct Instructor - Political Science (Pool). The position supports quality instruction using integrative technologies.

Responsibilities include teaching courses on-ground, evenings, off-campus and online; posting grades; completing trainings and reports; and maintaining timely communication with the Program Chair and Dean. This pool posting indicates future term teaching opportunities as openings arise.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Political Science with 18 graduate credit hours.
• Collegiate teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses on-ground, evenings, off-campus and online.
• Post grades and submit final grades by deadlines.
• Complete trainings, reports, attendance and surveys.
• Respond to emails within 48 hours; communicate with the Program Chair/Dean.
• Submit syllabi two weeks before class or within seven days of contract.

Skills

Instructional delivery

Communication

Education

Master’s in Political Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor - Political Science (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 Political Science or a related field with at least eighteen (18) credit hours in graduate level Political Science 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

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. 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.