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Adjunct Faculty – Learning Support, Reading OR Writing (Pool)

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) · Jackson, TN · 8 mo ago
EducationPart-time

Job Summary

Provide instruction and guidance in reading and writing competencies. Support and guide students through the successful completion of associated gateway course curriculum and assignments.

Job Duties

  • Teach courses via on-ground at any of the four JSCC locations.
  • Administer courses 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.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution in a related field.
  • Prior teaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field.

Special Instructions

  • A resume, cover letter, and transcripts are required.
  • 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.

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