Adjunct Instructor Psychology (Pool)

Tennessee Board of Regents; Dyersburg (TN); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Dyersburg State Community College invites applicants to teach psychology as adjunct instructors for day, evening, and online classes at Dyersburg, Covington, Paris, or other off-campus centers. The successful candidate will use the eLearn system, attend required meetings, and report attendance and final grades by deadlines.

Position reports to the Chair of Humanities/Social Sciences and the Dean of Arts, Sciences, & Technologies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology from a regionally accredited institution.
• 18 graduate semester hours in Psychology.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and other college personnel.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned psychology courses in Covington, Dyersburg, and/or Paris; prepare course materials.
• Evaluate student learning and maintain class records; submit required reports on time.

Skills

Communication

Student engagement

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology

Job description

Dyersburg State Community College invites applicants for Psychology adjunct instructors for day, evening, and online classes held in Dyersburg, Covington, Paris, or at one of our other off-campus centers. Initial assignment may be at one of our teaching locations, but the official work station assignment may change each semester. The successful applicant will become certified and fully use the course management system (eLearn) for all classes. The applicant will also attend required meetings, report attendance, early alert notifications, and final grades prior to the established deadline, and will communicate curriculum and personnel needs or changes as appropriate to their assigned coordinator/dean. This position reports to the Chair of Humanities/Social Sciences and the Dean of Arts, Sciences, & Technologies.

Requirements of the Position

Duties and Responsibilities

Teach assigned courses for discipline in Covington, Dyersburg, and/or Paris; prepare course materials; evaluate student learning, maintain class records, and submit required reports on time.

Working Conditions

Sedentary: Desk work; occasional travel may be required for college or program activities. Insignificant effort other than normal movement. Minimal Hazard/Exposure: Standard office settings. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate semester hours in Psychology.

Ability to communicate effectively with students and other college personnel required.

Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Dyersburg State Community Collegeis a TBR and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.

Advertised: 13 Nov 2025 Central Standard Time
Applications close: 30 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time