Adjunct Instructor - Sociology (Pool)

Tennessee Board of Regents; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 895,000 - 1,019,000; Part time

Job summary

The Tennessee Board of Regents invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor - Sociology in its pool. The position involves delivering quality instruction across on-ground, online and hybrid delivery modes and coordinating with course leads to ensure a consistent student experience.

Candidates must hold a Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Sociology and be prepared to teach a range of introductory and advanced sociology courses while maintaining regular communication with students and

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 18 graduate hours in Sociology.
• Experience with synchronous and asynchronous online teaching.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with a diverse student/staff population.

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.
• Submit final grades for each semester by the deadline established by the Registrar.
• Comply with all College and TBR policies and guidelines.

Skills

Online teaching

Communication

Diversity and teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Sociology

18 graduate hours in Sociology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor - Sociology (Pool)

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for delivering quality instruction in Sociology.

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 Sociology

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Sociology

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