Astronomy Adjunct Faculty - Teach Across Campuses

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 689,000 - 964,000; Part time

Job summary

Motlow State Community College is accepting applications for an Adjunct Astronomy Faculty (Pool). The position involves teaching astronomy courses for credit hours, at multiple campuses as needed, and supporting student learning through effective instruction.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in astronomy or a related field, or a Master’s with 18 graduate hours in the discipline. Preference for doctoral credentials and CC teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in discipline or a qualifying field earned from a regionally accredited institution by the application date.
• Master’s degree in any field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in discipline or a qualifying field earned from a regionally accredited college or university by the application date.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in accordance with catalog descriptions and approved syllabi.
• Deliver high-quality instruction and assess student performance per course standards.
• Provide academic support and guidance to students regarding course content and goals.
• Travel to multiple campuses as assigned and teach dual enrollment classes if required.
• Collaborate with faculty and leadership on curricular and programmatic needs.
• Stay current with developments in astronomy and related teaching methods.

Education

Master’s degree in discipline or qualifying field

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in discipline

Job description

Motlow State Community College is accepting applications for an Adjunct Astronomy Faculty (Pool). The position involves teaching astronomy courses for credit hours, at multiple campuses as needed, and supporting student learning through effective instruction.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in astronomy or a related field, or a Master’s with 18 graduate hours in the discipline. Preference for doctoral credentials and CC teaching experience.