Adjunct Instructor - Behavioral Sciences - UT Southern

Pulaski, TN, United States

Position Summary
The School of Social Sciences at the University of Tennessee Southern is seeking qualified part-time adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate courses in the Behavioral Sciences.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Teach undergraduate courses in general psychology, sociology, and/or human services. Must be willing to teach at times and locations that best suit the needs of students and the School, but preference will be given to candidates qualified for dual enrollment and online instruction.

Required

Minimum Requirements
A minimum of a Master’s Degree from an accredited university in psychology, sociology, or a related field. Must have the ability to learn or have prior experience with online teaching. A background search will be required of the successful applicant.

Behavioral Sciences

UTS Course Rubric

Qualifying Credentials

Related Disciplines

Acceptable Alternative Qualifications

PSY 113, PSY 211, PSY 213, SOW 201

Master's degree in Psychology or a closely related field

Behavioral sciences, social work, gerontology, human development, counseling, human services

Doctoral student in Psychology or a closely related field with sufficient hours to receive a master’s in passing degree

SOW 220, PSY 308, PSY 311, PSY 312, PSY 320, PSY 321, PSY 331, PSY 341, PSY 351, PSY 352, PSY 353, PSY 360, PSY 365, PSY 373, PSY 400, PSY 401, PSY 406, PSY 410, PSY 411, PSY 412, PSY 415, PSY 424, PSY 430, PSY 498, PSY 499

Master's degree in Psychology or a closely related field AND course work, training, and/or experience related to the specific course or courses

Behavioral sciences, social work, gerontology, human development, counseling, human services

Doctoral student in Psychology or a closely related field with sufficient hours to receive a master’s in passing degree

SOC 211

Master's degree in sociology or closely related field.

Anthropology

Doctoral student in sociology or a closely related field with sufficient hours to receive a master’s in passing degree

SOC 212, SOC 215, SOC 360, SOC 499

Master's degree in sociology or related field. AND course work, training, and/or experience related to the specific course or courses

Doctoral student in sociology or a closely related field with sufficient hours to receive a master’s in passing degree

• Job Identification 4428
• Job Category Faculty
• Posting Date 08/06/2025, 04:01 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations 433 West Madison Str., Pulaski, TN, 38478, US

EEO/AA STATEMENT / NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

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