Adjunct Instructor - Communication Studies (Pool)

Tennessee Board of Regents•Nashville, TN
•$675 - $795•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for delivering quality instruction in Communication Studies. 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 courses, may be assigned based on the College’s operational needs. 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 and responds to College email and department messages. The instructor completes required reports and assessments, including attendance, Early Alerts, student progress reports, grade submissions, surveys, and student outcome assessments, by established deadlines; submits final grades by the Registrar’s deadline; and complies with College and TBR policies and guidelines. The position pays $675.00–$795.00 per credit hour. Applications to the adjunct pool are accepted continuously and reviewed when openings become available. Postings close annually on October 31, and applicants must reapply each year to maintain an active application. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted during the application process; official transcripts are required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Speech or Communication, or a master’s degree in another discipline plus 18 graduate credits in Speech or Communication.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a wide range of students, faculty, and staff.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Knowledge of and/or experience with a variety of instructional delivery modes, including synchronous and asynchronous online teaching.

Nice To Haves

  • College-level teaching experience.

Responsibilities

  • Teach Communication Studies courses on-ground at the assigned campus, instructional site, or work location.
  • Teach other instructional delivery modes, such as online, hybrid, or web-enhanced courses, when assigned based on operational needs.
  • Work with course leads and/or program coordinators to support 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, and grade submissions, by deadlines.
  • Administer and return surveys and student outcome assessments by deadlines.
  • Submit final grades each semester by the Registrar’s deadline.
  • Comply with College and TBR policies and guidelines.
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