Part-Time Adjunct: Academic Success Seminar Instructor

Tennessee Board of Regents; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 827,000 - 937,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwest Tennessee Community College is seeking qualified candidates for an Adjunct Faculty Pool in the Languages and Literature Department, to teach Academic Success Seminar. Compensation is $640 per credit hour, and postings are not a guarantee of an open position.

Applications require a cover letter, resume/CV, references, a teaching philosophy statement, and unofficial transcript. Teaching assignments may occur day, evening, or weekend across SWTCC campuses.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or master’s degree in another discipline with 18 hours of graduate work in the teaching discipline.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver instruction on topics in Academic Success.
• Compiles, administers, evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers fairly and consistently; and keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of papers and other work.
• Develops curricula and instructional material such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Maintains office hours for students seeking academic advice, assists in student recruitment and retention; and assists students with course-related problems outside of the classroom.
• Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA regulations.
• Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Participates in departmental and college committees; and provides outreach service to the community.
• May perform other duties as assign by Department Head/Dean.

Skills

Student engagement

Instructional delivery

Technology integration

Written communication

Education

Master’s degree in teaching discipline

18 graduate hours in teaching discipline

Job description

Southwest Tennessee Community College is seeking qualified candidates for an Adjunct Faculty Pool in the Languages and Literature Department, to teach Academic Success Seminar. Compensation is $640 per credit hour, and postings are not a guarantee of an open position.

Applications require a cover letter, resume/CV, references, a teaching philosophy statement, and unofficial transcript. Teaching assignments may occur day, evening, or weekend across SWTCC campuses.