Adjunct Faculty Pool - Academic Success Seminar

Job Summary

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed by the department chair when openings occur. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, including fall, spring, and summer. Postings close annually on January 31; to remain active, you must reapply each year.

Job Duties

• Prepares and delivers instruction on topics in Academic Success.
• Compiles, administers, evaluates, and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers fairly and consistently.
• Keeps students informed about their progress through prompt grading of papers and other work.
• Develops curricula and instructional material 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 of 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 as 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; and provides outreach service to the community.
• May perform other duties as assigned by the 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.
• Skills 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.

Summary Of Our Benefits

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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. For more information, contact LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, at myhr@southwest.tn.edu.