Astronomy Adjunct Instructor — Teach Across Campuses

Motlow; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 689,000 - 964,000; Part time

Job summary

Motlow State Community College invites applications for an Adjunct Astronomy Faculty (Pool). Courses may be offered across multiple campuses in middle Tennessee and include astronomy and related disciplines.

The position emphasizes high-quality instruction, alignment with catalog/course objectives, and ongoing student support; ideal candidates hold a master’s degree and may teach various Motlow courses on demand.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in discipline or a qualifying field earned from a regionally accredited institution by the application date.
• A 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 courses as assigned in accordance with the catalog description and the approved course syllabus; Teach dual enrollment classes at area high schools as assigned; Travel to multiple campuses as assigned
• Collaborate collegially with faculty, department lead/program director, and academic leadership about curricular and programmatic issues and needs
• Collaborate collegially with faculty, administration and staff to support the students, strategic plan, goals and business operations of the college; Work collegially as part of both discipline-specific and multidisciplinary teams
• Stay current with developments in the teaching discipline, including relevant scholarship, professional practices, and emerging instructional approaches, and incorporate appropriate updates into course instruction to support effective student learning.
• Support curricular and co-curricular activities within the college
• Teach up to 12 credit hours per semester as assigned
• Maintain availability to communicate with and meet students regarding coursework and participate in occasional meetings or instructional activities as requested by the department
• Respond promptly to the Dean’s requests
• Submit all requested paperwork timely and completely
• Perform all duties in accordance with both TBR and MSCC policies
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

FERPA knowledge

Computer skills

Education

Master’s degree in discipline

18 graduate hours in discipline

Tools

Banner

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Email/Internet

Job description

Motlow State Community College invites applications for an Adjunct Astronomy Faculty (Pool). Courses may be offered across multiple campuses in middle Tennessee and include astronomy and related disciplines.

The position emphasizes high-quality instruction, alignment with catalog/course objectives, and ongoing student support; ideal candidates hold a master’s degree and may teach various Motlow courses on demand.