Adjunct Instructor - Psychology

Tennessee Board of Regents; Missouri; On-site; USD 703,000 - 951,000; Part time

Job summary

Jackson State Community College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor in Psychology to deliver quality instruction using integrative technologies. This pool position may require evening, off-campus, and distance-based teaching as needed.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in Psychology with at least 18 graduate credit hours; collegiate teaching experience is preferred. The role emphasizes timely grading, trainings, and collaborative work with faculty and staff.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology or related field with at least eighteen (18) graduate credit hours.
• Ability to deliver courses using multiple instructional modalities.
• Strong communication and professional collaboration with students and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses on-ground and, when needed, evening, off-campus, and distance-based formats.
• Post grades each term and submit final grades by Registrar deadlines.
• Complete required trainings and reports; attend meetings with Program Chair/Dean; adhere to college policies.
• Check JSCC email and department mailbox; respond within 48 hours, excluding weekends.
• Submit or update course syllabi at specified times; ensure compliance with deadlines.
• Applicants may be subject to a background check on hire.

Education

Master's degree in Psychology with 18 graduate credit hours

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.
• Applicants will be subject to a background check upon hire.

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.

Advertised

20 Feb 2026 Central Standard Time

Applications close

31 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time