Adjunct Instructor - Social Work

Tennessee Board of Regents; Missouri; On-site; USD 682,000 - 971,000; Part time

Job summary

Jackson State Community College seeks an Adjunct Instructor in Social Work to deliver quality instruction using integrative technologies. This pool posting supports on-ground, evening, and distance-based courses as needed.

Responsibilities include posting and submitting grades by deadlines, completing required trainings and reports, and maintaining proactive communication with students and department leadership. Experience in collegiate-level teaching is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work with 18 graduate credit hours in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Strong communication and instructional delivery skills across multiple formats.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality instruction using integrative technologies and various delivery modes.
• Teach on-ground, evening, off-campus and distance-based courses as required.
• Post grades and submit final grades by Registrar deadlines.
• Complete trainings, reports, attendance, progress notes and surveys on schedule.
• Maintain timely communication with students and program leadership.

Skills

Instructional delivery methods

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

18 graduate credit hours in Social Work

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor - Social Work (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 Social Work or a related field with at least eighteen (18) credit hours in graduate level Social Work 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: 10 Nov 2025 Central Standard Time

Applications close: 31 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time