Adjunct Faculty - Art, Music, & Theatre
Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR)
Date: 16 hours ago
City: Chattanooga, TN
Contract type: Full time
We have an opening for Adjunct Faculty – Art, Music, and Theatre at our Chattanooga State campus!
Our Purpose - We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.
Our Values
We cultivate a welcome and caring environment.
We Care About The Well-being Of Each Other.
We instill trust through integrity and transparency.
We encourage fearless innovation and resilience.
We collaborate to build a better future.
Our Mission - We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together, we enrich the lives of students, and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.
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. Classes are taught in a variety of formats (virtual, online, hybrid, on-ground) and at several different locations, including local high schools. Responsibilities for Adjunct Instructors include conducting classes using appropriate instructional practices, maintain records of attendance, evaluate student performance on assignments or lab activities, assign midterm grades, assign final grades, utilize faculty feedback, complete mandatory training as needed, and perform 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
Master’s degree or Doctorate from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credit hours in a relevant discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
Open Until Filled: No
Our Purpose - We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.
Our Values
We cultivate a welcome and caring environment.
We Care About The Well-being Of Each Other.
We instill trust through integrity and transparency.
We encourage fearless innovation and resilience.
We collaborate to build a better future.
Our Mission - We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together, we enrich the lives of students, and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.
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. Classes are taught in a variety of formats (virtual, online, hybrid, on-ground) and at several different locations, including local high schools. Responsibilities for Adjunct Instructors include conducting classes using appropriate instructional practices, maintain records of attendance, evaluate student performance on assignments or lab activities, assign midterm grades, assign final grades, utilize faculty feedback, complete mandatory training as needed, and perform 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.
- Provides support in the Humanities & Fine Arts Division that aligns with the College’s values.
- Provides 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 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, principles and practices related to supporting students.
Master’s degree or Doctorate from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credit hours in a relevant discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
- Teaching Experience
- Experience with alternative delivery instructional modes – hybrid, online, virtual
- All applicant submissions must include CV/Resume and Unofficial Transcript attachments**
Open Until Filled: No
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