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Dyersburg State Community College invites applicants for Astronomy adjunct instructors for day, evening, and online classes held in Dyersburg, Covington, Paris, or at one of our other off‑campus centers. Initial assignment may be at one of our teaching locations, but the official workstation assignment may change each semester. The successful applicant will become certified and fully use the course management system (eLearn) for all classes.

The applicant will also attend required meetings, report attendance, early alert notifications, and final grades prior to the established deadline, and will communicate curriculum and personnel needs or changes as appropriate to their assigned chair or dean. This position reports to the Chair of Natural Sciences and the Dean of Arts, Sciences & Technologies.

Teach assigned courses for the discipline in Covington, Dyersburg, and/or Paris; prepare course materials; evaluate student learning, maintain class records, and submit required reports on time.

Sedentary:
Desk work; occasional travel may be required for college or program activities. Insignificant effort other than normal movement. Minimal Hazard/Exposure:
Standard office settings. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort.

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with 18 graduate semester hours in Astronomy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and other college personnel.

To be considered for this position applicant must submit an application, a resume, cover letter, and transcripts if applicable. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process; but official transcripts are required upon hire. You also must provide the contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references.

Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Dyersburg State Community College is a T  and AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities.

• Entry level

• Full-time

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• Higher Education