Adjunct Instructor- Communication Studies; Pool

Title: Adjunct Instructor
- Communication Studies (Pool)

Institution: Volunteer State Community College

This position is responsible for delivering quality instruction using integrative technologies.

• Teach courses via on‑ground, online, hybrid or web‑enhanced modalities as assigned.
• Teach evening, weekend, off‑campus, dual enrollment and distance‑based courses as required.
• Submit class syllabus or update department syllabus at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class, or within 7 days of contract execution.
• Regularly check VSCC email and departmental mailbox. Respond to emails/messages within 48 hours except on weekends.
• Submit final grades for each semester by the deadline established by the Registrar.
• Complete required College trainings.
• Complete all required reports such as attendance, Early Alerts, progress reports, grade submissions, and administer and return surveys by the required deadlines.
• Advise the Department Chair as early as possible if unable to teach a class.
• Attend meetings as requested by the Department Chair and/or Dean.
• Comply with all of the College’s and T ’s policies and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Master’s degree plus 18 graduate hours in Communication, Speech, or relevant discipline (journalism, digital media, new media, mass communication, organizational communication, corporate communication, interpersonal communication, etc.) from an accredited institution.

Collegiate level teaching experience.

• Knowledge and/or experience using a variety of instructional delivery modes.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

$675 - $800 per credit hour

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

• Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
• Applicants may be subject to a background check.
• We recruit for all campus locations from our adjunct pools.
• Note that the need for this discipline is for on‑ground classes.