Adjunct Instructor – Philosophy Contract

Title: Adjunct Instructor – Philosophy (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

A Master’s degree in Philosophy or a related field with at least eighteen (18) credit
hours in graduate level Philosophy from an accredited institution.

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, 2025

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.