TBR | The College System of Tennessee

Title: Floor Covering Installation Adjunct Instructor

Employee Classification: Faculty

Institution: TCAT-Knoxville

Department: Special Industry

Campus Location: TCAT Knoxville locations

Job Summary

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville, is accepting applications for a part-time Floor Covering and Installation Adjunct Instructor. This position is responsible for the administration and instruction efforts of the floor covering installation course.

Job Duties:
The part-time Floor Covering Installation Adjunct Instructor will be responsible for the following duties:

• Instruction Delivery and Material Preparation: Teach program-specific content in-person and online using the established curriculum, while preparing and organizing materials needed for course instruction, labs, and testing to facilitate effective learning experiences.
• Learning Environment and Career Preparation: Create a focused and engaging learning environment that encourages student performance and fosters skill development, preparing students for successful careers in the floor-covering industry by providing relevant industry insights and practical applications of course content.
• Effective Communication and Real-World Application: Communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff to support academic success, relating instruction and course objectives to real-world, industry-specific examples to enhance student understanding.
• Administrative Duties: Submit grades, attendance, reports, and records punctually to maintain accurate academic documentation, while participating in ongoing professional development to stay current with industry standards and teaching practices.
• Industry Engagement and Safety Compliance: Conduct regular industry visits to establish key relationships, stay abreast of manufacturing trends, and ensure adherence to safety and security requirements in training areas, maintaining program certification requirements as appropriate. 
• Representation and Other Duties: Attend conferences, annual meetings, and other events on behalf of the technical college as needed and perform other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of three (3) years of full-time work experience in floor covering installation or comparable skill sets.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must commit to remaining current in the field

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Floor Covering Installation
• Teaching experience
• Knowledge of Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) policies and procedures

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must possess the organizational and communication skills necessary to be an effective teacher
• Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office applications, email, etc.) are required
• Self-motivated, determined, and team-oriented.
• Indication of willingness to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, and business/industry personnel
• Commitment to remaining current with industry practices through professional development activities
• Must be able to communicate with students and teach in a hands-on learning environment.

SALARY: In accordance with Tennessee Board of Regents guidelines at a rate of $30.00 per hour.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION & REVIEW: To be considered for a position at TCAT Knoxville, you must create and submit an online application that includes your required documents. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using what is recorded on your application. Please be sure to include the complete beginning and end dates under your employment history. Scan and attach the required documents to the online application in Word or PDF format. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION:

• Resume
• Educational transcripts/diploma

Applications accepted until 11/16/2025