English Instructor #24153

Job Responsibilities

The English, Speech, and Journalism Department invites applications for one English Instructor position starting Spring 2025 for the 2024-2025 academic year. The primary responsibilities include administering courses, delivering instruction, designing and developing curriculum, evaluating student assignments in accordance with departmental standards, advising students, and service to the college. Courses are taught in a traditional classroom setting, hybrid, and online. Classes are conducted on all TTC campuses and at local high schools; therefore, travel is required. The successful candidate should be available to teach in the classroom, online, day and/or evening courses, and at all locations, as assigned. Excellence in teaching as demonstrated through effective instructional strategies and techniques in the classroom is required. 

Normal teaching loads are 5-6 courses per semester in fall and spring and summer teaching assignments may be available. This position reports directly to the department head. Must be able to function in an environment characterized by continual changes in information technology.

To learn more about English, Speech and Journalism, please visit our website at https://www.tridenttech.edu/academics/divisions/hss/hss_english.htm.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

This position requires a master’s degree in English or a master’s degree with 18 semester credit hours in English at the graduate level. Candidates must have a minimum of 18 credit hours of graduate courses at the 500-level or higher with an ENG and/or LIT prefix to meet the specified requirements. Teaching methodology courses do not count toward fulfilling the minimum requirement

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching college-level composition, literature, and technical writing courses at a two-year, open-access institution is highly preferred. The ability to work effectively in a diverse community is essential. Educational development experience (working with faculty and/or students on teaching & learning assessment) is desired.

Additional Comments

Applicants MUST complete the online SC State Jobs Employment Application. To fully evaluate qualifications, some positions may require submission of unofficial transcripts with the application. Only complete applications are considered. For assistance, contact TTC Human Resources at 843.574.6201. These positions are open until filled.

Faculty positions require the submission of related unofficial transcripts with the application and may include any required certifications. Upon hire, official transcripts/certifications are required. International transcripts must be evaluated through the World Education Services (WES). Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. 

Staff positions where a degree may be substituted for the related work experience must submit unofficial transcripts related to the position with the application and/or certifications. Upon hire, official transcripts/certifications are required. International transcripts must be evaluated through the World Education Services (WES). Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. 

Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded to the application, mailed to TTC Human Resources, PO Box 118067 Charleston, SC 29423), or faxed to 843.574.6682 or emailed in PDF format to Employment@tridenttech.edu by the deadline date and time. 

Employment applicants may be subject to a background check. Failure to consent to a background check will remove your application from further consideration. Background checks are conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

Trident Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission or employment on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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