Animal Science Adjunct: Engage, Teach & Mentor On Campus

Tennessee Board of Regents; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Pellissippi State Community College seeks an Adjunct Instructor in Animal Science to provide quality instruction for student learning and to maintain a positive classroom and laboratory environment on campus. The major emphasis is teaching and evaluating students in classrooms and labs.

The position is on-site, with possible online course options, but not a remote posting. It is hired on an as-needed, term-by-term basis and may involve fall, spring, and summer assignments.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college/university with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the Animal Science teaching field.
• Experience in livestock judging preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach classes as assigned and per course descriptions and syllabi.
• Supervise the study and learning activities of students.
• Request equipment, supplies, textbooks, and instructional aids through the department head or lead teacher.
• Evaluate the academic progress of students.
• 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 during extenuating circumstances.

Education

Master’s degree or higher

18 graduate semester hours in Animal Science teaching

Job description

Pellissippi State Community College seeks an Adjunct Instructor in Animal Science to provide quality instruction for student learning and to maintain a positive classroom and laboratory environment on campus. The major emphasis is teaching and evaluating students in classrooms and labs.

The position is on-site, with possible online course options, but not a remote posting. It is hired on an as-needed, term-by-term basis and may involve fall, spring, and summer assignments.