What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty - Psychology position at Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR)?
Our Purpose - We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.
Our Values
We have openings for our PSYCHOLOGY Adjunct Pool (Social & Behavioral Sciences Division).
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Department Head and/or Lead Faculty, Adjunct Instructors have as their chief duty the instruction of assigned classes, providing quality instruction for student learning and maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom. Although classes are offered in a variety of formats (virtual, online, hybrid, on-ground), we are prioritizing applicants who are available to teach on ground during the day and/or with our Dual Enrollment program. Responsibilities for Adjunct Instructors include conducting classes using appropriate instructional practices, maintaining records of attendance, evaluating student performance on assignments or lab activities, assigning mid-term grades, assigning final grades, utilizing faculty feedback, completion of mandatory training as needed, and performing other duties as assigned.
Beyond teaching responsibilities, Adjunct Instructors are also obligated to comply and support college policies as set forth in the Strategic Plan, the College Catalog, the Adjunct Faculty Handbook, and the Employment Agreement.
Essential Functions
Holistic Student Support
Closing Date: None
Open Until Filled: No
Our Values
- We cultivate an inclusive environment.
- We care about the well-being of each other.
- We instill trust through integrity and transparency.
We have openings for our PSYCHOLOGY Adjunct Pool (Social & Behavioral Sciences Division).
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Department Head and/or Lead Faculty, Adjunct Instructors have as their chief duty the instruction of assigned classes, providing quality instruction for student learning and maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom. Although classes are offered in a variety of formats (virtual, online, hybrid, on-ground), we are prioritizing applicants who are available to teach on ground during the day and/or with our Dual Enrollment program. Responsibilities for Adjunct Instructors include conducting classes using appropriate instructional practices, maintaining records of attendance, evaluating student performance on assignments or lab activities, assigning mid-term grades, assigning final grades, utilizing faculty feedback, completion of mandatory training as needed, and performing other duties as assigned.
Beyond teaching responsibilities, Adjunct Instructors are also obligated to comply and support college policies as set forth in the Strategic Plan, the College Catalog, the Adjunct Faculty Handbook, and the Employment Agreement.
Essential Functions
Holistic Student Support
- Familiarity with holistic support for students outside the classroom. These supports include Admissions and Records, Enrollment Service Center, High School Programs, Recruiting and Orientation, Career Services, Student Support Center, Tutoring Services, Student Conduct, Student Life, Multicultural and International Services, Adult Student Services, and the Center for Access and Disability Services.
- Ensure that services and activities promote accessibility and reflect equity-minded practices.
- Provides equity-minded support in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Division that aligns with the College’s values.
- Supports the College’s goals related to diversity, equity and inclusion and supports the Social and Behavioral Sciences Division’s efforts to utilize inclusive best practices.
- Provides equity-minded services and support for students, faculty, and staff.
- Demonstrate teaching excellence by using evidence-based instructional practices that foster student learning.
- Engage to adapt, test, and refine new pedagogical approaches that fit Chattanooga State’s campus context.
- Structure student experiences to ensure equity, belongingness, accessibility, and relevance in academic, student life and co-curricular activities.
- Maintains a comprehensive grasp on the particular area(s) of academic study.
- Exhibits a commitment to promoting academic excellence in students.
- Demonstrates a high level of self-discipline and self-motivation.
- Exudes a positive, supportive, and cooperative disposition towards others.
- Demonstrates punctuality and is detailed-oriented with a demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks.
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences in verbal and written form.
- Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, equity-minded principles and practices related to supporting students.
- Master’s degree in PSYCHOLOGY from a regionally accredited institution or
- Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of related qualifying fields.
- Teaching Experience
- Experience with alternative delivery instructional modes – hybrid, online, virtual
Closing Date: None
Open Until Filled: No