Political Science Instructor
Tri-County Technical College•Pendleton, SC
•Onsite
About The Position
Tri-County Technical College is seeking a dedicated Political Science Instructor to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on teaching classes to meet South Carolina’s Reach Act, collaborating with academic divisions to design and enhance curriculum for 2-year degree, diploma, and certificate programs. The instructor will actively participate in the growth of 2-year programs, contribute to certificate program development, and establish new internal partnerships for the Political Science faculty and curriculum.
Requirements
- Must meet SACS qualifications for the discipline: have an earned master's degree in Political Science or master's degree in any area and 18 graduate semester hours in Political Science-specific coursework.
Nice To Haves
- Higher education teaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Teach assigned courses using systematically planned and delivered instruction for the program.
- Review, evaluate, and revise on a continuing basis course objectives, instructional materials, and course syllabi.
- Design new courses as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all accrediting guidelines.
- Serve as academic advisor to students and participate in student recruitment and development.
- Maintain records of student academic progress and attendance, evaluate level of achievement, and assign grades for the program.
- Participate in professional development activities to improve teaching competence and to stay current in the teaching field.
- Serve on college committees and participate in recruiting and marketing activities.
- Other duties as required by the Department Head.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
- Basic life insurance and optional supplements life insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
- 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental leave
- State Retirement Plan
- Deferred Compensation Programs: 401k with employer contributions.
- Professional Development Opportunities: Team bonding activities/events and professional training programs.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services.
- Flexible work schedules, 37.5 work weeks and abbreviated Fridays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
