Adjunct Faculty - Learning Support, Reading OR Writing (Pool) Job at Tennessee B

Title: Part-Time Position

Job Summary

* Provide instruction and guidance in reading writing competencies.

* Provide support for and guidance in the successful completion of the associated gateway course curriculum and assignments.

* Jackson State offers classes at four locations, with the main campus located in Jackson, TN. Additional centers include the Lexington-Henderson County Center in Lexington, TN, the Savannah-Hardin County Center in Savannah, TN, and the Gibson County Center in Trenton, TN. Adjunct faculty are hired as needed on a semester-to-semester basis and are expected to provide effective instruction in accordance with the catalog description and the approved course syllabus.

Job Duties

* Teach courses via on ground at any of the four JSCC locations. In addition, courses may be administered online, hybrid, or FLEX as assigned.

* Teach evening, weekend, off-campus, dual enrollment, and distance-based courses as required.

* Utilize the college's learning management system to provide course materials to students.

* Submit updated course syllabi at least 1 week prior to the first day of class.

* Submit requested content to eLearn course materials at least 1 week prior to the first day of class.

* Attend JSCC's adjunct orientation

* Regularly check both your JSCC and eLearn emails and respond to emails/messages within 48 hours, except on the weekend.

* Provide regular and timely feedback to students on assignments and course progress, including, but not limited to, weekly grades, midterm grades, and meaningful written or oral feedback on individual assignments.

* Submit final grades for each semester by the deadline established by the Registrar.

* Complete all required College trainings and reports, such as attendance and Early Alerts, by the respective deadlines.

* Advise the Department Chair, Dean, and Department Secretary at the earliest possibility if you are unable to teach a class.

* Comply with all the College's and TBR's policies and guidelines.

* Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

* Master's degree from an accredited institution in a related field.

* Prior teaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Knowledge and/or experience using a variety of instructional delivery modes.

* Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.

* Strong computer skills, including college database (Banner) management, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Pay Rate: $600 per credit hour

Closing Date: October 31, 2025

Availability/Closing Date: This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer. Postings close yearly on October 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

A resume, cover letter, and transcripts are required. Please, specify in your cover letter which course you're interested in teaching--Reading or Writing. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Applicants will be subject to a background check upon hire.