Geography Adjunct Faculty: Inspire Minds & Maps

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

Job summary

Motlow State Community College is accepting applications for an Adjunct Geography Faculty (Pool). The pool position involves teaching geography courses, including dual enrollment classes, across multiple campuses as assigned.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Geography or a qualifying field by the application date, with the ability to teach up to 12 credit hours per semester and collaborate with faculty and administration to support student success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Geography or a qualifying field from a regionally accredited institution by the application date.
• Master’s degree in any field with at least 18 graduate hours in Geography or qualifying field from a regionally accredited college or university by the application date.
• Must be earned by the application date.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned in accordance with the catalog description and 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

Computer skills

FERPA knowledge

Written communication

Education

Master's in Geography

18 graduate hours in geography

Tools

Banner

Excel

Word

Job description

Motlow State Community College is accepting applications for an Adjunct Geography Faculty (Pool). The pool position involves teaching geography courses, including dual enrollment classes, across multiple campuses as assigned.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Geography or a qualifying field by the application date, with the ability to teach up to 12 credit hours per semester and collaborate with faculty and administration to support student success.