Adjunct Instructor - Psychology

Motlow; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 682,000 - 971,000; Part time

Job summary

Jackson State Community College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor in Psychology (Pool) to deliver quality instruction using integrative technologies and diverse teaching modalities.

Responsibilities include teaching in-ground, evening, off-campus and distance-based formats, posting grades, and completing required trainings and reports. Strong communication and adaptability are essential for serving a diverse student body.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology or a related field, with relevant graduate coursework.
• Collegiate level teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to use integrative technologies for instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses on ground and as needed in evening, off-campus, or distance formats.
• Post grades during term and submit final grades by registrar deadlines.
• Complete required trainings and reports; advise Chair/Dean if unable to teach; attend meetings; comply with policies.
• Check JSCC email and departmental mailboxes regularly and respond within 48 hours.
• Submit and update class syllabi at required times.

Skills

Effective communication

Diversity awareness

Technology-enabled teaching

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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