Sociology Adjunct Instructor — Engaging Classroom Teaching

Tennessee Board of Regents; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Pellissippi State Community College seeks an Adjunct Instructor of Sociology to deliver quality classroom instruction and supervise student learning in lectures and laboratories. The position focuses on teaching and evaluating student progress in accordance with course descriptions and syllabi.

Requires a Master’s degree or higher with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Sociology teaching. Responsibilities include planning and teaching courses, evaluating progress, maintaining office hours,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Sociology with 18 graduate semester hours.
• Note: College may assign work to fulfill strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach classes as assigned and per course descriptions and syllabi.
• Supervise students’ study and learning activities.
• Request equipment, supplies, and instructional aids via department head or lead teacher.
• Evaluate students' academic progress.
• Demonstrate knowledge of services, regulations, and procedures per Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
• Submit course grades and perform other administrative duties.
• Schedule two office hours; provide a written plan if in-person hours cannot be scheduled.

Skills

Classroom planning

Student assessment

Curriculum development

Office hours management

Education

Master’s degree or higher in Sociology with 18 graduate hours

Job description

Pellissippi State Community College seeks an Adjunct Instructor of Sociology to deliver quality classroom instruction and supervise student learning in lectures and laboratories. The position focuses on teaching and evaluating student progress in accordance with course descriptions and syllabi.

Requires a Master’s degree or higher with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Sociology teaching. Responsibilities include planning and teaching courses, evaluating progress, maintaining office hours,