About this opportunity
Tennessee Board of Regents lists this Adjunct Faculty Pool - Music opportunity in memphis, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.
We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
We invite you to become a part of the Southwest Team!
Title: Adjunct Faculty Pool - Music
Employee Classification: Faculty
Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College
Department: Communications/Graphic/Fine Arts
Campus Location: SWTCC - Multiple Campus Locations
Job Summary
This is a part-time, Adjunct Faculty position in the Department of Communications/Graphic/Fine Arts.The amount of pay per credit hour for this adjunct position is $640.
THIS POSTING IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF AN OPEN POSITION.
The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities. The Instructor is responsible for performing assigned teaching duties during the day, evening, or weekend on any Southwest Tennessee Community College campus. The adjunct instructor is responsible for performing assigned duties during the day, evening, or weekend on any Southwest Tennessee Community College campus.
At a minimum, the related activities include instruction, serving on various committees, and participating in professional activities and organizations.
Job Duties
Prepares and delivers instruction on topics in Music
Compiles, administers, evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, tests, and papers fairly and consistently; and keep students informed about their progress through the prompt grading of papers and other work.
Develops curricula and instructional material such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Assists in student recruitment and retention; and assists students with course-related problems outside of the classroom.
Maintains accurate student attendance records, grades, and other required records in compliance with federal FERPA regulations.
Attends all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Dean or Department Chair.
Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Participates in departmental and college committees; and provides outreach service to the community.
May perform other duties as assign by Department Head/Dean.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree with a major in music or 18 graduate semester hours in music a master’s degree in any discipline.
Minimum two (2) years teaching experience in higher education or one (1) year teaching experience and three (3) years employment in the field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of current teaching and learning strategies to facilitate student-centered learning; experience interacting successfully with an ever-growing student population.
Skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Ability to integrate technology into course delivery.
Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Willingness and flexibility to teach classes using various instructional delivery methods at any of the four locations.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:
Resume
Cover letter
Unofficial Transcripts
A summary of our benefits can be found below:
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:Dr. Brandon Johnson, Director of People & Culture, , 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, . See the full non-discrimination policy.
Advertised: 10 Mar 2026 Central Daylight Time
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Worksite address
memphis, TN, 37544, US
Who can apply
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