Adjunct Instructor - Paralegal Studies (Pool)

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

About The Position

This position is responsible for delivering quality instruction in Paralegal Studies. The instructor teaches courses on-ground at the assigned campus or instructional site. Other instructional delivery modes, including online, hybrid, or web-enhanced instruction, may be assigned based on operational needs. The instructor works with course leads and/or program coordinators to support consistent student experiences and uses the College’s learning management system to provide course materials. The instructor submits an updated department syllabus before the first day of class, regularly checks the College email account and department mailbox, and responds to emails and messages within 24 hours except on weekends. The position also requires completing reports and assessments by their deadlines, including attendance, Early Alerts, student progress reports, grade submissions, surveys, and student outcome assessments. Final grades must be submitted each semester by the Registrar’s deadline. The instructor must comply with College and TBR policies and guidelines. The stated rate of pay is $675.00–$795.00 per credit hour. Applications for the adjunct pool are accepted continuously and reviewed when openings become available. The posting closes annually on October 31, and applicants must re-apply each year to maintain an active application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable during the application process; official transcripts are required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check.

Requirements

  • Juris Doctorate.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a wide range of students, faculty, and staff.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

  • Three years of related industry experience.
  • College-level teaching experience.
  • Knowledge of and/or experience with a variety of instructional delivery modes, including synchronous and asynchronous online teaching.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver quality instruction in Paralegal Studies.
  • Teach courses on-ground at the assigned campus or instructional site; other instructional modes may be 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, and grade submissions, by the applicable deadlines.
  • Administer and return surveys and student outcome assessments by their deadlines.
  • Submit final grades for each semester by the Registrar’s deadline.
  • Comply with College and TBR policies and guidelines.
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