Part-Time Library Skills Research Adjunct

Tennessee Board of Regents; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 882,000 - 964,000; Part time

Job summary

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a public, open-access college of the Tennessee Board of Regents system. The college invites applications for a part-time Adjunct Faculty position in the Library Skills Research area within the Social and Behavioral Sciences department.

Pay is $640 per credit hour, and postings are reviewed by the department chair when openings arise. Applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume/CV, references, teaching philosophy, and an unofficial

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or Master’s in another discipline with 18 hours of graduate work in the teaching discipline.
• Minimum two (2) years teaching experience in higher education or one (1) year teaching experience and three (3) years employment in the field.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers instruction on topics in Library Skills Research.
• 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

Adjunct teaching

Library instruction

Student assessment

Curriculum development

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in teaching discipline

Master’s in another discipline with 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline

Job description

Southwest Tennessee Community College is a public, open-access college of the Tennessee Board of Regents system. The college invites applications for a part-time Adjunct Faculty position in the Library Skills Research area within the Social and Behavioral Sciences department.

Pay is $640 per credit hour, and postings are reviewed by the department chair when openings arise. Applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume/CV, references, teaching philosophy, and an unofficial