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Adjunct Faculty Pool – Athletic Training

Motlow, Memphis, TN, United States


Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Title
Adjunct Faculty Pool – Athletic Training

Employee Classification
Faculty

Institution
Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department
Social and Behavioral Sciences

Campus Location
STCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary
This is a part‑time Adjunct Faculty position in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department. The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. The instructor is responsible for performing assigned teaching duties during the day, evening, or weekend on any Southwest Tennessee Community College campus. The adjunct instructor is also responsible for instructional activities such as academic advising, committee service, and participation in professional organizations.

Job Duties

Prepares and delivers instruction on topics of athletic training and first aid and safety.

Compiles, administers, evaluates, and grades students' coursework, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers fairly and consistently; keeps students informed about their progress through prompt grading.

Develops curricula and instructional materials 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 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 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; provides outreach service to the community.

May perform other duties assigned by Department Head/Dean.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in the teaching discipline or master’s degree 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of current teaching and learning strategies to facilitate student-centered learning; experience interacting successfully with an ever-growing student population.

Skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

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.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full nondiscrimination policy.

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