Part-Time English Instructor (Adjunct Faculty)

Tennessee Board of Regents; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 727,000 - 1,036,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwest Tennessee Community College invites applications for a part-time Adjunct Faculty position in the English Department. The pay is $640 per credit hour. Postings do not guarantee openings and reviews occur as openings arise across terms, including fall, spring and summer.

Adjunct instructors handle instruction, advising, committee work, and professional activities, with duties across day, evening, or weekend sessions on any campus location.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in English, Composition, Writing or Literature or Master's degree in another discipline and 18 graduate credits in English, Composition, Writing or Literature
• Knowledge of current teaching and learning strategies to facilitate student-centered learning
• Ability to integrate technology into course delivery
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
• Willingness and flexibility to teach classes using various instructional delivery methods at any of the four locations

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers instruction on topics in English
• 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

Job description

Southwest Tennessee Community College invites applications for a part-time Adjunct Faculty position in the English Department. The pay is $640 per credit hour. Postings do not guarantee openings and reviews occur as openings arise across terms, including fall, spring and summer.

Adjunct instructors handle instruction, advising, committee work, and professional activities, with duties across day, evening, or weekend sessions on any campus location.