Adjunct Faculty – Learning Support, Reading OR Writing; Pool

Title: Part-Time Position

• Provide instruction and guidance in reading and writing competencies.
• Provide support for and guidance in the successful completion of the associated gateway course curriculum and assignments.
• Jackson State offers classes at four locations: the main campus in Jackson, TN, the Lexington-Henderson County Center in Lexington, TN, the Savannah-Hardin County Center in Savannah, TN, and the Gibson County Center in Trenton, TN. Adjunct faculty are hired as needed on a semester‑to‑semester basis and are expected to provide effective instruction in accordance with the catalog description and the approved course syllabus.

• Teach courses on‑ground at any of the four JSCC locations. In addition, courses may be administered online, hybrid, or FLEX as assigned.
• Teach evening, weekend, off‑campus, dual enrollment, and distance‑based courses as required.
• Utilize the college’s learning management system to provide course materials to students.
• Submit updated course syllabi at least 1 week prior to the first day of class.
• Submit requested content to eLearn course materials at least 1 week prior to the first day of class.
• Attend JSCC’s adjunct orientation.
• Regularly check both your JSCC and eLearn emails and respond to emails/messages within 48 hours, except on the weekend.
• Provide regular and timely feedback to students on assignments and course progress, including, but not limited to, weekly grades, midterm grades, and meaningful written or oral feedback on individual assignments.
• Submit final grades for each semester by the deadline established by the Registrar.
• Complete all required College trainings and reports, such as attendance and Early Alerts, by the respective deadlines.
• Advise the Department Chair, Dean, and Department Secretary at the earliest possibility if you are unable to teach a class.
• Comply with all the College’s and T ’s policies and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution in a related field.

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field.
• Prior teaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level.

• 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.
• Strong computer skills, including college database (Banner) management, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Pay Rate: $600 per credit hour

Closing Date: October 31, 2026

Availability/Closing Date: This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct 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.

A resume, cover letter, and transcripts are required.
Please, specify in your cover letter which course you’re interested in teaching—Reading or Writing. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Applicants will be subject to a background check upon hire.