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Ivy Tech

Health Science Faculty

Valparaiso, IN

$44K - $48K/mo

Summer contracts are optional and issued separately * Opportunities for overtime may be available ... Health & Wellness * Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a ...

Ivy Tech

Health Science Faculty

Valparaiso, IN · On-site

$44K - $48K/mo

Summer contracts are optional and issued separately * Opportunities for overtime may be available ... Health & Wellness * Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a ...

Houston Methodist

Development of grant application budgets, industry contracts and subcontracts, and other financial ... The health system consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic ...

Houston Methodist

Three years of experience in science writing/editing KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES * Demonstrates the ... Assists with the writing of grant applications, awards, contracts, subcontracts and other ...

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Adjunct Instructor - Health Science

Jackson, TN • On-site

TNBR Careers
Scientific Research and Development Services • 201 - 500 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor - Health Science (Pool)

Institution: Jackson State Community College

Job Summary  

This position is responsible for delivering quality instruction using integrative technologies.

Job Duties

  • Teach courses via on ground as assigned. Teach evening, off-campus, and distance-based courses as required. 
  • Post grades during the term for student feedback and submit final grades for each semester by the deadline established by the Registrar. 
  • Complete required College trainings and complete all required reports such as attendance, Early Alerts, progress reports, grade submissions and administer and return surveys by the required deadlines. Advise the Program Chair or Dean at the earliest possibility if you are unable to teach a class. Attend meetings as requested by the Program Chair and/or Dean. Comply with all the College’s and TBR’s policies and guidelines. Other duties as assigned. 
  • Regularly check your JSCC email and your departmental mailbox. Respond to emails/messages within 48 hours except on the weekend.
  • Submit class syllabus or update department syllabus at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class or within seven days of the execution of contract. 

Minimum Qualifications

An Associate’s degree in Health Science from an accredited institution and an active Health Science license.

Preferred Qualifications

Collegiate level teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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. Proficient 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.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
A resume, cover letter, and transcripts are required. 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.