Adjunct Faculty - Environmental Science (Dayton or Kimball)

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Department Head and/or Lead Faculty, Adjunct Faculty have as their chief duty the instruction of assigned classes. Adjunct faculty teach classes that are scheduled during the day or evening, taught in a variety of formats, and at several different locations, including off-campus sites and local high schools. This position is specifically for the Daton and/or Kimball site.

Responsibilities

• Conducting classes using appropriate instructional practices
• Maintaining records of attendance
• Evaluating student performance on assignments
• Monitoring and communicating progress to students and the appropriate college employees
• Assigning midterm and final grades
• Completing mandatory training as needed
• Performing other duties as assigned

Holistic Student Support

• Familiarity with holistic support for students outside the classroom
• Ensuring services and activities promote accessibility

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate teaching excellence by using evidence-based instructional practices that foster student learning
• Acquire, maintain, and apply knowledge of current instructional methodologies and materials
• Remain current within the field of assigned instruction, related occupational areas, and technologies
• Respect the rights of students and access to educational opportunities

Position Requirements

• An earned Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate hours in any combination of the following fields: Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Forestry, Botany, Plant Physiology, Wildlife Biology, Population Biology, Biodiversity, or Bioremediation
• Preferred Qualifications: College Teaching Experience, Experience with alternative delivery instructional modes – hybrid, online, virtual, Knowledge, Skills, And Work Characteristics: Maintains a comprehensive grasp of the particular area(s) of academic study, Exhibits a commitment to promoting academic excellence in students, Demonstrates a high level of self-discipline and self-motivation, Exudes a positive, supportive, and cooperative disposition toward others, Demonstrates punctuality and is detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks, Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences in verbal and written form, Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, equity-minded principles and practices related to supporting students

Pay and Benefits

Pay will be determined based on experience and education in accordance with the salary guidelines of the Tennessee Board of Regents. To ensure consideration, all relevant work experience must be included in the application. All applicant submissions must include a cover letter, CV/Resume, and Unofficial Transcript attachments.** Application review will begin 7 days after posting.