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Adjunct Instructor - Religious Studies

Motlow State Community College
Smyrna, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2026
MOTLOW STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

is accepting applications for the following position:
Adjunct Instructor - Religious Studies

Position Summary: Pool Position

Campus: Any

Position number: BA9973

Salary: $500-$700 per credit hour

Motlow State is located in the beautiful rolling hills of middle Tennessee and has four campuses that serve students from eleven counties. Motlow positions are contingent upon funding availability and budget approval.

General Function:
Provide high-quality, effective instruction in accordance with the catalog description and approved course syllabus for assigned courses. Facilitate student learning and evaluate student performance using each course’s standards and learning objectives as a guide. Provide appropriate academic support and guidance to students regarding course content and related academic or career goals.

Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in discipline or a qualifying field earned from a regionally accredited institution by the application date or a Master’s degree in any field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in discipline or a qualifying field earned from a regionally accredited college or university by the application date.

Qualifying Fields:
Religious Studies

Comparative Religion

Philosophy

Divinity

Preferred Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in discipline or a qualifying field earned from a regionally accredited institution and three years of Community College teaching experience. Ability to teach in an additional Motlow State teaching field

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Teach courses as assigned in accordance with the catalog description and the approved course syllabus; Teach dual enrollment classes at area high schools as assigned; Travel to multiple campuses as assigned
Collaborate collegially with faculty, department lead/program director, and academic leadership about curricular and programmatic issues and needs
Collaborate collegially with faculty, administration and staff to support the students, strategic plan, goals and business operations of the college; Work collegially as part of both discipline-specific and multidisciplinary teams
Stay current with developments in the teaching discipline, including relevant scholarship, professional practices, and emerging instructional approaches, and incorporate appropriate updates into course instruction to support effective student learning
Support curricular and co-curricular activities within the college
Teach up to 12 credit hours per semester as assigned
Maintain availability to communicate with and meet students regarding coursework and participate in occasional meetings or instructional activities as requested by the department
Respond promptly to the Dean’s requests
Submit all requested paperwork timely and completely
Perform all duties in accordance with both TBR and MSCC policies
Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies.
Strong computer skills, to include college database (Banner) management, word processing, creating spreadsheets, e-mail, and the internet
Knowledge of confidentiality statutes and policies as they apply to FERPA
Ability to effectively communicate, both in writing and verbally, with students, fellow employees, college administrators, and other stakeholders

To ensure consideration, interested applicants must submit an application, transcripts and resume online with application submission.

Human Resources Office, Dept. 200

Motlow State Community College

Telephone (931) 393-1544, TDD (931 393-1621)

E-mail: jobs@mscc.edu

Website: www.mscc.edu

Motlow College is an EEO/Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/Sections 504/ADA Employer

Motlow State Community College 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.

Salary : $500 - $700

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