Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) is hiring: Adjunct Instructor - Communication S

Adjunct Instructor – Communication Studies (Pool)

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Position Summary

This position is responsible for delivering quality instruction in Communication Studies.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Teach courses via on‑ground, online, and hybrid or web‑enhanced delivery modes as assigned.
• Collaborate with course leads and program coordinators to ensure consistent and equitable student experiences.
• Utilize the College’s learning management system to provide course materials to students.
• Submit updated department syllabus prior to the first day of class.
• Regularly check College email account and department mailbox; respond to emails/messages within 48 hours, except on weekends.
• Complete required reports such as attendance, Early Alerts, student progress reports, grade submissions, and administer and return surveys and student outcome assessments by the deadlines.
• Submit final grades for each semester by the deadline established by the Registrar.
• Comply with all College and TBR policies and guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech or Communication or Master’s degree in another discipline and 18 graduate credits in Speech or Communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• College level teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of and/or experience with a variety of instructional delivery modes, including synchronous and asynchronous online teaching.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse student, faculty, and staff population.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Rate of Pay

$650.00 – $740.00 per credit hour

Special Instructions to Applicants

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check.

Availability / Closing Date

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct pool positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Postings close annually on October 31st. Interested applicants who wish to maintain an active application within the system must re‑apply each year.