Adjunct Instructor – Teacher Education

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 3,000 - 4,000; Full time

Job summary

Pellissippi State Community College is seeking an adjunct instructor for Teacher Education to deliver a Face-to-Face course at the Hardin Valley Campus for the Fall 2026 semester. The role focuses on engaging teaching strategies and assessing student learning to prepare future educators.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree or higher and at least five years of K-12 teaching experience. The posting notes two office hours and collaboration with department leadership.

Qualifications

• At least five (5) years of classroom teaching experience in a K-12 public school is preferred.
• Master’s Degree or Higher.
• The adjunct will teach a face-to-face 8:30 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. Tuesday/Thursday course on the Hardin Valley Campus for Fall 2026.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach classes as assigned and per course descriptions and syllabi.
• Supervise student study and learning activities.
• Submit requests for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and other instructional aids through department leadership.
• Evaluate students’ academic progress.
• Demonstrate knowledge of services, regulations, and procedures per Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
• Submit course grades and perform other administrative duties as required.
• Schedule two office hours; provide a written plan if office hours cannot be scheduled.

Skills

Teaching experience

K-12 classroom

Adjunct teaching

Education

Master’s degree or higher

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor – Teacher Education

Required Qualifications

• At least five (5) or more years of classroom teaching experience in a K-12 public school is preferred.
• The adjunct will be needed to teach a face-to-face 8:30 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. Tuesday/Thursday course each week on the Hardin Valley Campus for the Fall 2026 semester.
• Master’s Degree or Higher

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 students using engaging strategies and evaluating them in the classroom in order to prepare strong and effective future educators.

Required Documents Needed To Upload At Time Of Application

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

Department

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.

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 get in touch with George Underwood at [e-mail] or 865-539-7354.

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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].