Adjunct Instructor – Sociology

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); Knoxville (TN); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 33.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Pellissippi State Community College seeks an adjunct instructor to teach Sociology, delivering quality instruction and maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom and laboratories.

The role focuses on teaching per course descriptions, supervising student learning, evaluating progress, and fulfilling department duties. Application requires resume and unofficial transcripts; postings may close yearly. Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate in employment.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree or higher in Sociology with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the Sociology teaching field.

Aufgaben

• Plan and teach classes as assigned and as outlined in the course descriptions and course syllabi.
• Supervise the study and learning activities of students assigned.
• Submit requests for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and other instructional aids through the department head, program coordinator, or lead teacher.
• Evaluate the academic progress of students.
• Demonstrate knowledge of services, regulations, and procedures as defined in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
• Submit course grades and perform other administrative duties as required.
• Schedule two office hours; if office hours cannot be scheduled, submit a written plan to the Dean describing how students can access the instructor. Office hours are not paid during the summer session.

Ausbildung

Master’s degree or higher in Sociology with 18 graduate hours

Jobbeschreibung

Title

Adjunct Instructor – Sociology

Required Documents Needed To Upload At Time Of Application

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

Position Summary

To provide quality instruction for student learning and to maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom. The major emphasis will be placed on teaching and evaluating students in the classroom and laboratories.

Department

School of Social Sciences, Education & Human Services

Duties And Responsibilities

• Planning and teaching classes as assigned and as outlined in the course descriptions and course syllabi.
• Supervising the study and learning activities of students assigned.
• Submitting requests through the department head, program coordinator, or lead teacher for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and other instructional aids.
• Evaluating the academic progress of students.
• Demonstrating knowledge of services, regulations, and procedures as defined in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
• Submitting course grades and performing other administrative duties as required.
• Scheduling two office hours. For extenuating circumstances in which office hours cannot be scheduled, the adjunct faculty member must submit a written plan to the Dean describing how students can access the instructor. Office hours are not paid during the summer session.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college/university with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the Sociology teaching field

Note

The College reserves the right to assign every employee work that fulfills the strategic priorities and mission of the College

Availability/Closing Date

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct faculty positions are accepted continuously and reviewed by the department if openings are available. Adjuncts are hired on an as-needed basis. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer. Postings close yearly on January 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.

Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination policy. For questions or concerns, please contact George Underwood at [e-mail] or 865-539-7354.

Pellissippi State Community College participates in the E-Verify program, a free, web-based system that electronically confirms the identity and employment eligibility of new hires. By using E-Verify, we ensure compliance with federal employment eligibility verification requirements and help maintain a legal workforce. For more information, visit the official E-Verify website Home | E-Verify.

If you have any problems or questions, please contact Pellissippi State Community College’s Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at [e-mail].