University of Memphis

Part-Time Faculty Pool, College of Health Sciences

Location
Memphis, TN
Pay
$858 per credit
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
August 26, 2026

About this position

Job Description Teach one or two courses for the University of Memphis, generally at the undergraduate level. These may be face-to-face or online courses.THIS POSTING IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF AN OPEN POSITION.Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the unit coordinator and/or dean to inquire as to whether or not a teaching need currently exists. Applications for part-time faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the unit coordinators and/or dean when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring and summer. Postings close yearly on January 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year. At the time of application, applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume/CV, references list, statement of teaching philosophy, & an unofficial transcript. Qualifications Master's degree in the teaching discipline or master's degree in another discipline with 18 hours of graduate work in the teaching discipline. Previous higher education teaching experience strongly desired. Selected candidates must agree to and pass a criminal background check in order to be employed. About Us The University of Memphis is a leading, student-centered, urban public R1 research institution. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, on 1,160 acres. The University serves a population of nearly 20,000 students and 2,500 employees, including more than 1,000 full-time faculty members. The University offers bachelor's degrees in more than 230 areas of study, master's degrees in more than 50 subjects and doctoral degrees in 26 disciplines; supported an institutional record of more than $100 million in research awards for FY24; and has an operating budget of close to $500 million. Job Info Job Identification 115 Posting Date 01/05/2026, 01:00 AM Apply Before 01/31/2027, 01:00 AM Job Schedule Part time Locations 38152 (On-site) Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Hiring Range From $858 per credit hour Job Posting Category Part-Time Faculty

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How the pay compares

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This listing
$858 per credit
Health Sciences & Nursing median
$3,000/ course, n=280

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