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INTRODUCTION
The College of Nursing, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Department at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences in Memphis, Tennessee, is seeking a part-time, non-tenure-track, Adjunct Instructor.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching responsibilities vary each term but can include both didactic coursework and clinical supervision of students. Additional responsibilities for this role may include clinical practice assignments, skills/simulation lab, and other educational responsibilities. Assignments, including the assigned courses, are negotiated each term.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCES
The University of Tennessee Health Sciences is a statewide flagship, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Sciences is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering collaborative education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. Employing more than 4,600 people on its faculty, staff, and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups, and with more than 3,200 students across the state, UT Health Sciences contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee.
Part of the University of Tennessee System, the Health Sciences is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UT’s doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges - Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Graduate Health Sciences, and Health Professions. UT Health Sciences spans the state with its four major, regional clinical health science locations in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville, as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across Tennessee. UT Health Sciences is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the state’s largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs.
Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is the second-largest city in the state and among the largest cities in the Southeast. The Greater Memphis metropolitan area has more than 1.3 million residents, and the city ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country. It is home to a vibrant restaurant scene, a revitalized Downtown, the Midtown Arts District, many scenic neighborhoods, an active medical district, and a burgeoning airport in the midst of a $214 million modernization.
Memphis boasts attractions, including Elvis Presley’s Graceland, the Memphis Grizzlies, historic Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, the second-largest urban county park in the United States, and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.
INTRODUCTION
The College of Nursing, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Department at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences in Memphis, Tennessee, is seeking a part-time, non-tenure-track, Adjunct Instructor.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching responsibilities vary each term but can include both didactic coursework and clinical supervision of students. Additional responsibilities for this role may include clinical practice assignments, skills/simulation lab, and other educational responsibilities. Assignments, including the assigned courses, are negotiated each term.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCES
The University of Tennessee Health Sciences is a statewide flagship, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Sciences is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering collaborative education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. Employing more than 4,600 people on its faculty, staff, and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups, and with more than 3,200 students across the state, UT Health Sciences contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee.
Part of the University of Tennessee System, the Health Sciences is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UT’s doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges - Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Graduate Health Sciences, and Health Professions. UT Health Sciences spans the state with its four major, regional clinical health science locations in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville, as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across Tennessee. UT Health Sciences is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the state’s largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs.
Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is the second-largest city in the state and among the largest cities in the Southeast. The Greater Memphis metropolitan area has more than 1.3 million residents, and the city ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country. It is home to a vibrant restaurant scene, a revitalized Downtown, the Midtown Arts District, many scenic neighborhoods, an active medical district, and a burgeoning airport in the midst of a $214 million modernization.
Memphis boasts attractions, including Elvis Presley’s Graceland, the Memphis Grizzlies, historic Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, the second-largest urban county park in the United States, and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in instructor jobs.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant subject area or field of instruction
- State teaching license or subject-specific certification where required by the role
- Demonstrated classroom management and differentiated instruction experience
- Proficiency with learning management systems such as Canvas, Blackboard, or similar platforms
- Strong verbal communication and presentation skills for in-person and virtual delivery
- Curriculum development or lesson planning experience aligned to learning objectives
Tips for Your Instructor Job Search
Tailor your resume to your teaching context
K-12, higher ed, and corporate training employers read resumes very differently. Highlight classroom management and standards alignment for schools, course design and assessment outcomes for colleges, and measurable skill transfer for corporate roles. One generic resume rarely works across all three.
List certifications before job titles
State licensure, CPR certification, subject-matter credentials, or industry certifications often act as a hard filter before hiring managers even read your experience. Put active credentials near the top of your resume so screeners don't miss them on a quick scan.
Quantify learning outcomes, not just duties
Instead of 'taught beginner swimmers,' write 'progressed 40 students from non-swimmer to basic proficiency over one session.' Employers want evidence you move learners forward, not just a description of what you covered in class.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists instructor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Ask a demonstration question during your interview
Most instructor interviews include a live teach-back or demo lesson. Before yours, ask the hiring manager the age, experience level, and prior knowledge of your sample audience. Walking in without that context makes it nearly impossible to pitch your instruction at the right level.
Negotiate beyond base pay using schedule flexibility
Instructor roles often have real leverage around prep time, course load, and scheduling. If the salary offer is firm, counter by asking for a reduced section count, dedicated office hours, or a professional development budget before accepting or declining.
Instructor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most instructors?
The companies hiring the most instructors right now include Calex Sports, Life Time, and Southern Careers Institute, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand tends to be highest at organizations with ongoing training programs or large student enrollment.
How many instructor jobs are remote?
About 6% of instructor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with online delivery most common in corporate training, continuing education, and test-prep instruction. In-person requirements remain the norm for K-12, fitness, hands-on technical training, and roles where physical presence is part of the instructional model.
How do you become an instructor?
Start by completing a bachelor's degree in your subject area or a related field, then obtain any required state licensure or professional certification for the specific context you want to teach in. Build documented experience through student teaching, tutoring, coaching, or corporate training. Assemble a teaching portfolio that includes lesson plans, learner assessments, and evidence of student progress before applying.
Can you get hired as an instructor with little or no experience?
Entry-level instructor roles exist, particularly in community fitness, corporate onboarding, tutoring centers, and community education programs where subject expertise outweighs classroom hours. Substitute teaching, volunteer instruction, and workshop facilitation all count as verifiable experience. Emphasize any situation where you taught a skill to someone else, even informally, and back it with a concrete outcome.
What does the instructor interview process look like?
Most instructor hiring processes include an application screen, a phone or video interview focused on your background and instructional philosophy, and a live demonstration or teach-back session where you deliver a short lesson to a panel or mock audience. Some employers add a written lesson plan submission before the demo. References from prior supervisors or students are typically checked before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to instructor jobs?
You can find and apply to instructor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your subject area, experience level, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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