Adjunct Instructor - Spanish

Motlow; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 827,000 - 1,102,000; Part time

Job summary

Jackson State Community College seeks an Adjunct Instructor to teach Spanish in a pool of instructors. The role involves delivering quality instruction using integrative technologies and diverse delivery modes, including on-ground, evening, off-campus, and distance-based courses.

A Master’s degree in Spanish with at least eighteen graduate credits is required, and collegiate teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Spanish or related field and at least eighteen (18) graduate credit hours in Spanish.
• Ability to deliver instruction using varying modalities (on-ground, evening, distance-based).
• Proven ability to work with diverse faculty, staff, and students.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses on ground as assigned, and evening, off-campus, or distance-based courses as required.
• Post grades during term and submit final grades by Registrar deadlines.
• Complete required trainings and reports and communicate with Chair/Dean promptly if unable to teach.
• Monitor JSCC email and departmental mailbox and respond within 48 hours.
• Submit syllabus 2 weeks before class or within seven days of contract execution.

Skills

Integrative technologies

Effective communication

Student engagement

Education

Master’s degree in Spanish with 18 graduate credits in Spanish

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor - Spanish (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 Spanish or a related field with at least eighteen (18) credit hours in graduate level Spanish 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.

Special Instructions to the Applicants

A resume, cover letter, and transcripts are required. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
Applicants will be subject to a background check upon hire.