Adjunct Instructor - Visual Communications (Pool)

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

Job summary

Tennessee Board of Regents is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for Visual Communications (Pool). The selected candidate will deliver quality instruction across on-ground, online, and hybrid formats and collaborate with course leads to ensure consistent student experiences.

Responsibilities include updating syllabi, managing communications, and submitting grades and reports on time. Requires related degree or equivalent experience and a background in visuals or graphic design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communications or related field (or Associate’s degree with relevant work experience).
• Experience with diverse instructional delivery modes including online and hybrid is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic LMS usage is expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses via on-ground, online and hybrid delivery modes as assigned.
• Use the college LMS to provide course materials and communicate with students.
• Submit syllabi, attendance, grades and required reports by deadlines and follow college policies.

Skills

Effective communication

Instructional delivery

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communications, Commercial Art or Graphic Design

Associate’s degree in Visual Communications, Commercial Art, Computer Graphics or Graphic Design

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor – Visual Communications (Pool)

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for delivering quality instruction in Visual Communications.

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
Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communications, Commercial Art or Graphic Design or Associate’s degree in Visual Communications, Commercial Art, Computer Graphics or Graphic Design and three years’ non-teaching related work experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
College level teaching experience

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