Adjunct Instructor – Forestry Adjunct Instructor

Duties And Responsibilities

• Facilitating instruction as assigned and as outlined in the course descriptions and course syllabi
• Supervising the study and learning activities of students assigned to the specific section(s)
• Regularly and frequently evaluating and reporting the academic progress of students
• Demonstrating knowledge of services, regulations, and procedures as defined in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook
• Submitting grades and attendance as the instructors of record
• Communicating with students and other faculty using the College email messaging system

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college/university with a major in forestry or a closely related discipline

Availability/Closing Date

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct faculty positions are accepted continuously and reviewed by the department if openings are available. Adjuncts are hired on an as-needed basis. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer. Postings close yearly on January 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create an on-line application.
• Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application form.
• Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form.
• Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience.

Position Summary

To provide quality instruction for student learning and to maintain a positive learning environment. The major emphasis will be placed on teaching and evaluating students and assisting students as they learn and master course learning outcomes.

Department

College of Sciences and Nursing

On-Site Requirement

Faculty should be able to teach courses on campus and attend required meetings. Online courses may be a possibility, but this is not a remote position.