Adjunct Instructor - Psychology (Pool)

Tennessee Board of Regents; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 895,000 - 1,019,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Board of Regents in Nashville seeks an adjunct instructor for Psychology to deliver courses in on-ground, online, and hybrid formats. The role involves coordinating with course leads, administering grading, and ensuring consistent student experiences using the college LMS.

Required qualifications include a Master’s degree and 18 graduate hours in Psychology, with a preferred Master’s in Psychology.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 18 graduate hours in Psychology.
• Preferred: Master's degree in Psychology.
• Experience with synchronous and asynchronous online teaching.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses via on-ground, online and hybrid delivery modes.
• Use LMS to provide course materials and submit updated syllabi.
• Submit attendance, student progress reports, and grades by deadlines.
• Respond to emails within 48 hours and comply with policies.

Skills

Online & hybrid teaching

Student communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

18 graduate hours in Psychology

Tools

Learning Management System

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor - Psychology (Pool)

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for delivering quality instruction in Psychology.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Teach courses via on-ground, online and hybrid or web-enhanced delivery modes as assigned. Work with course leads and/or program coordinators to ensure consistent and equitable student experiences. Utilize the College’s learning management system to provide course materials to students. Submit updated department syllabus prior to the first day of class. Regularly check College email account and department mailbox. Respond to emails/messages within 48 hours, except on weekends. Complete all required reports, such as attendance, Early Alerts, student progress reports, grade submissions, and administer and return surveys and student outcome assessments by the deadlines. Submit final grades for each semester by the deadline established by the Registrar. Comply with all College and TBR policies and guidelines.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree and 18 graduate hours in Psychology

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in Psychology

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of and/or experience with a variety of instructional delivery modes, including synchronous and asynchronous online teaching. Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse student, faculty and staff population. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Rate of Pay: $650.00 - $740.00 per credit hour

Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check.

AVAILABILITY/CLOSING DATE
This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct pool positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Postings close annually on October 31st. Interested applicants who wish to maintain an active application within the system must re-apply each year.

Advertised: 01 Nov 2025 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 31 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time