Tennessee Board of Regents
Location
Knoxville, Tennessee
The primary duties involve planning and teaching assigned physical education classes according to course descriptions and syllabi, while maintaining a positive learning environment. Responsibilities also include supervising student learning activities, evaluating academic progress, and fulfilling administrative tasks like submitting grades and scheduling office hours.
Applicants must possess a Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution, accompanied by a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours specifically in the Physical Education teaching field. Applications are accepted continuously, but future assignments are term-by-term, requiring annual re-application to remain active.
Title: Adjunct Instructor – Physical Education
To provide quality instruction for student learning and to maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom. The major emphasis will be placed on teaching and evaluating students in the classroom and laboratories.
Department: College of Sciences and Nursing
1. Planning and teaching classes as assigned and as outlined in the course descriptions and course syllabi. 2. Supervising the study and learning activities of students assigned. 3. Submitting requests through the department head, program coordinator, or lead teacher for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and other instructional aids. 4. Evaluating the academic progress of students. 5. Demonstrating knowledge of services, regulations, and procedures as defined in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook. 6. Submitting course grades and performing other administrative duties as required. 7. Scheduling two office hours. For extenuating circumstances in which office hours cannot be scheduled, the adjunct faculty member must submit a written plan to the Dean describing how students can access the instructor. Office hours are not paid during the summer session.
Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college/university with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the Physical Education teaching field
This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct faculty positions are accepted continuously and reviewed by the department if openings are available. Adjuncts are hired on an as-needed basis. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer. Postings close yearly on January 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.
To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create an on-line application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application.
Pellissippi State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, disability, age (40+), status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies concerning all employment and education programs and activities. View the nondiscrimination policy. For questions or concerns, please contact George Underwood at gtunderwood@pstcc.edu or 865-539-7354.
The College reserves the right to assign every employee work that fulfills the strategic priorities and mission of the College
If you have any problems or questions, please contact Pellissippi State Community College’s Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at recruiting@pstcc.edu.
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