The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Description:
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) is seeking qualified and engaging instructors to teach college-level courses to eligible high school students through M.O.C.S. Start: UTC's Dual Enrollment Program.
This is an opportunity for educators who are passionate about their discipline, committed to student success, and energized by the opportunity to introduce high school students to the expectations and possibilities of college-level learning.
Dual enrollment courses may be offered on the UTC campus, online, or at participating high school locations.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Dual Enrollment Instructors will:
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Description:
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) is seeking qualified and engaging instructors to teach college-level courses to eligible high school students through M.O.C.S. Start: UTC's Dual Enrollment Program.
This is an opportunity for educators who are passionate about their discipline, committed to student success, and energized by the opportunity to introduce high school students to the expectations and possibilities of college-level learning.
Dual enrollment courses may be offered on the UTC campus, online, or at participating high school locations.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Dual Enrollment Instructors will:
- Deliver high-quality college-level instruction consistent with approved UTC course descriptions, learning outcomes, curriculum, and academic standards.
Candidates must meet UTC faculty appointment requirements and applicable SACSCOC faculty-credential guidelines for the specific course assignment.
Minimum qualifications generally include:
- A master's degree or higher in the teaching discipline from a regionally accredited institution; or
- A master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline, consistent with applicable SACSCOC faculty credential guidelines for undergraduate instruction.
- Demonstrated academic preparation and subject-matter expertise appropriate to the course(s) assigned.
- Ability to provide official academic transcripts and a current curriculum vitae or resume documenting educational preparation and relevant experience.
- Ability to satisfy UTC's faculty credentialing and appointment review process prior to teaching.
- Successful completion of applicable university employment requirements and background screening, as required.
In disciplines where standard academic credentials do not fully represent professional expertise, other documented qualifications may be considered when permitted by applicable SACSCOC guidelines and UTC policy. Such qualifications must demonstrate the candidate's preparation and competency to teach the assigned course and must be appropriately documented and approved through UTC's faculty credentialing process.
Credential requirements may vary by discipline and course. Meeting the minimum degree requirement does not automatically guarantee appointment; final qualification is determined through the appropriate UTC academic department and college review.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference may be given to candidates who demonstrate:
- Prior experience teaching at the college or high school level.
- Previous experience teaching dual enrollment or college-in-high-school courses.
- Experience working with high school-aged students in academic settings.
- Strong student engagement and communication skills.
- Experience using active-learning, collaborative, or innovative instructional strategies.
- A commitment to helping students successfully transition from secondary to postsecondary education.
- An understanding of the academic, developmental, and transitional needs of emerging college students.
Program: M.O.C.S. Start - Dual Enrollment
Appointment Type: Adjunct
Academic Discipline: Varied
Instructional Location: UTC Campus | Online | Participating High School
Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit:
- Current resume or curriculum vitae
- Cover letter
- Official or unofficial academic transcripts, as permitted during the application process
- Documentation of relevant teaching or professional experience
- Any additional credentials or supporting documentation requested by the academic department
About Us
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is in the heart of one of Tennessee's largest and most dynamic cities. As a national model for metropolitan universities, UTC collaborates with its many regional partners to offer an experiential learning environment with outstanding teaching scholars in 128 undergraduate degree programs and 55 graduate programs-at both the master's and doctoral levels. UTC and Chattanooga-nationally recognized for its downtown redevelopment and wealth of outdoor recreation-are inextricably linked, and the University is central to the workforce and economic development efforts of the region and the state.
Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Engineering and Computer Science; Health, Education and Professional Studies; and the Honors College are home to an array of award-winning programs from Nursing to Computer Science, Entrepreneurship to Veteran Student Support. Innovation is a strategic focus, and UTC research and development in smart city technology is an industry leader. UTC is the first and only university in the country with access to a managed, commercial quantum computing network, and we are introducing an artificial intelligence initiative involving entities across campus and engaging partners throughout the region.
From our deep ties to the city of Chattanooga to our national reputation for innovation and hands-on learning, UTC stands out as a university where students thrive, faculty inspire, and partnerships create real impact.