Adjunct Instructor - Biology (Pool)

Tennessee Board of Regents • Nashville, TN

3d • $675 - $795 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for delivering quality instruction in Biology. The instructor teaches courses on-ground at the assigned campus, instructional site, or work location. Other instructional delivery modes, including online, hybrid, or web-enhanced instruction, may be assigned based on operational needs and are taught from the assigned location. The instructor works with course leads and/or program coordinators to support consistent student experiences; uses the College’s learning management system to provide course materials; submits an updated department syllabus before the first day of class; and regularly checks the College email account and department mailbox. Emails and messages must be answered within 24 hours, except on weekends. The instructor completes required reports and assessments by their deadlines, submits final grades by the Registrar’s deadline, and complies with College and TBR policies and guidelines.

The position is part of an adjunct pool. Applications are accepted continuously and reviewed when openings become available. The posting closes annually on October 31, and applicants must reapply each year to maintain an active application. The listed rate is $675.00–$795.00 per credit hour. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable during the application process; official transcripts are required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Biology, or a master’s degree and 18 graduate hours in Biology or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with a variety of instructional delivery modes, including synchronous and asynchronous online teaching.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a wide range of students, faculty, and staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• College-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach Biology courses on-ground at the assigned campus, instructional site, or work location.
• Deliver instruction through other modes, such as online, hybrid, or web-enhanced, when assigned based on operational needs.
• Work with course leads and/or program coordinators to ensure consistent student experiences.
• Use the College’s learning management system to provide course materials to students.
• Submit an updated department syllabus before the first day of class.
• Regularly check the College email account and department mailbox, and respond to emails and messages within 24 hours except on weekends.
• Complete required reports, including attendance, Early Alerts, student progress reports, grade submissions, surveys, and student outcome assessments, by established deadlines.
• Submit final grades for each semester by the deadline established by the Registrar.
• Comply with College and TBR policies and guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time