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A Bachelor’s degree (Learning Support courses only) or Master’s degree (all non-Learning Support courses) in English or a related field with at least eighteen (18) credit hours in graduate level English from an accredited institution. 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.

Title: Adjunct Instructor - English (Pool)Institution: Jackson State Community CollegeJob SummaryThis position is responsible for delivering quality instruction using integrative technologies.Job Duties<ul><li>Teach courses via on ground as assigned. Teach evening, off-campus, and distance-based courses as required. </li><li>Post grades during the term for student feedback and submit final grades for each semester by the deadline established by the Registrar.</li><li>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. </li><li>Regularly check your JSCC email and your departmental mailbox. Respond to emails/messages within 48 hours except on the weekend. </li><li>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. </li></ul>Minimum QualificationsA Bachelor’s degree (Learning Support courses only) or Master’s degree (all non-Learning Support courses) in English or a related field with at least eighteen (18) credit hours in graduate level English from an accredited institution.Preferred QualificationsCollegiate level teaching experience.Candidates with availability to teach in person, during the day, and/or teach at various Jackson State locations.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge 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, 2026Availability/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.

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100% - Within a minimum 37.5-hour work week, faculty are expected to perform the following duties: • Teaching o Teach a minimum of 15 credit hours of courses in the Department of Languages and Literature in traditional and virtual formats during the day and evening at any college center where there is a need. o Engage in departmental institutional effectiveness activities related to academic success and retention o Perform record-keeping responsibilities related to teaching and advising.

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Title: Assistant Professor of English, 9 Month (Term)Job SummaryThis is a 9-month, term contract position. The Assistant Professor will perform day-to-day operations of the instructional programs in Department of Languages and Literature in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Faculty member will also provide advisement to students, participate in college committees and campus activities, and develop coursework as needed. The standard teaching load is 15 credit hours per semester. The teaching assignment may include online; hybrid; and/or distance classes, evening classes, dual-enrollment, and off-campus locations. The instructor is responsible for the success of the teaching/learning process within the classroom.Job Duties<ul><li>100% - Within a minimum 37.5-hour work week, faculty are expected to perform the following duties: • Teaching o Teach a minimum of 15 credit hours of courses in the Department of Languages and Literature in traditional and virtual formats during the day and evening at any college center where there is a need. o Hold in-person and virtual office hours as defined in College Policy. o Work with course leads and/or program directors and/or department chairs to ensure consistent and equitable student experiences. o Work with colleagues and the dean to develop, revise, evaluate, and manage curriculum and program growth in one’s area of expertise. o Utilize the college's learning management system to provide course materials to students. o Utilize the college's learning management system for providing timely feedback and continuously keeping students aware of their progress in the course. o Utilize the college's learning management system to establish and communicate clearly defined grading procedures and standards o Post updated department syllabi in the college's learning management system prior to the first day of class. o Regularly check email (JSCC and eLearn) and departmental mailbox. o Respond to emails/messages within 24 hours except on the weekend. o Use evaluations, professional development and theories and principles of learning to revise and update content, objectives, and instructional strategies. o Use alternative instructional strategies where appropriate. o Engage in departmental institutional effectiveness activities related to academic success and retention o Perform record-keeping responsibilities related to teaching and advising. o Respond in a timely fashion to all reasonable deadlines. o Understand, keep updated on, and comply with all college and TBR policies and guidelines. • Advising o Be available to students by maintaining office hours, which are reasonably convenient for students and posted at the beginning of each term. o Be knowledgeable of college policies and procedures pertaining to, and assistance available for, students. o Assist advisees with following their desired General Studies or Language and Literature program of study. o Hold conferences with students as needed. o Participate in advising and outreach events at the college. • Faculty Service o Serve on committees and task forces as approved by supervisors. o Use professional knowledge and skills to contribute to local and professional community activities whenever appropriate. o Attend faculty and advisory committee meetings as scheduled. o Contribute to the advancement of institutional goals through appropriate individual goals. o Attend graduation. • Professional Development (Teaching and Discipline/Field) o Participate in annual professional development activities. o Stay current in disciplinary and pedagogical knowledge and best practices. • Other duties as assigned. - (Essential)</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications• Master’s degree in English, Composition and Rhetoric, or Literature from a regionally accredited institution; or • Master’s degree in another discipline and at least 18 graduate semester hours in English, Composition and Rhetoric, and/or Literature from a regionally accredited institution.Preferred Qualifications• Experience teaching at the college level, particularly community college. • Demonstrated experience teaching Composition I and II, and Learning Support Writing. • Experience teaching English Courses in a variety of modalities including in-person, hybrid, virtual, and asynchronously online. • Experience in program development and committee work in the college setting. • Ph.D. in English.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. • Strong computer skills, including proficiency in LMS management as well as Microsoft Office applications.Physical Demands / Working Conditions <ul><li>Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer</li><li>Prolonged periods of standing at times</li><li>Prolonged screen time</li><li>Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times</li><li>Repetitive Movement</li></ul>Pay Rate:  $48,351 - $58,021 (Annual salary depending on eligible experience, which is defined by the current compensation plan.)Position Close Date: Open until filled. Special Instructions to Applicants:To be considered for this position, you must submit an application.  Prior applications will not be used to fill this vacancy.  A completed satisfactory background check will be required before hire.

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