Make an impact as Adjunct Faculty Member
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ State Community College is seeking adjunct instructors. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ recruits adjuncts to join its team of award-winning faculty.
There are adjunct opportunities available at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ for those interested in helping students start their careers with a high-quality and affordable degree or certificate. Apply at .
Adjunct faculty instructors are vital to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's mission to provide quality core curriculum in degree programs complemented by cultural, scientific, social, and community service activities. Adjuncts bring a unique lens to the classroom through their own industry experience and real-world professional examples. Like their full-time faculty counterparts, adjuncts can offer students valuable insight on how to turn a degree program into an exciting career.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ has a great adjunct support program. As a part of our team, adjuncts are offered on-boarding support, template resources for things like syllabi, course planning, and student communication. Adjuncts are also included in professional development training opportunities. If you are considering part-time teaching, consider Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ. Adjunct teaching is perfect for retirees, new graduates, stay-at-home parents looking to work part-time, and working professionals who want to teach on the side.
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is nationally recognized as a leader in student success innovation with campuses in Smyrna, Tullahoma, McMinnville, Fayetteville and Sparta.
For more information, email [email protected].
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ State Community College 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. All Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ employees must pass criminal, educational, and employment background checks. Each job posting lists the minimum qualifications.
- Review our list of academic programs
- Review our available positions and apply through our . You will receive an auto-email once you have successfully submitted your application.
- Although we are continuously accepting applications, we may not have an immediate need for faculty with your background and experience. Your application remains active for three years.
- You can view the status of your application on the .
To teach general education courses or courses that transfer to a four-year college or university:
- Master’s degree in the field of study or a master’s degree and 18 graduate hours in the field of study
To teach in career fields:
- Credentialing requirements range from an associate degree plus experience to a master’s degree (depending on the field)
While we are always looking for interested adjunct faculty to teach regularly, we cannot guarantee teaching assignments every semester. Adjunct faculty are part-time, temporary instructors who may teach up to 12 credit hours per semester.
Compensation
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ bases adjunct faculty compensation on the total number of collegiate credit hours taught.
- $500/credit hour: 0–29 credit hours of collegiate teaching experience
- $550/credit hour: 30–59 credit hours of collegiate teaching experience
- $640/credit hour: 60–89 credit hours of collegiate teaching experience
- $700/credit hour: 90 or more credit hours of collegiate teaching experience
Pay Schedule for Full-Semester Courses
- Fall: four pay periods: September through December
- Spring: four pay periods: February through May
- Summer: three pay periods: June through August

