Political Science Instructor #2630

Job Responsibilities

Trident Technical College is a public, two-year, multi-campus community college that provides quality education and promotes economic development in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties. To foster student success, Trident Technical College provides academic preparatory courses, academic assistance, and comprehensive student services. In addition to traditional instruction, Trident Technical College's flexible course offerings and alternative delivery methods enable more members of the community to pursue higher education. Learn more about TTC.

This position reports to the Behavioral and Social Sciences Department Head. This position is responsible for teaching assigned political science courses in the BSS Department, including American Government, State, and Local Government, Introduction to International Relations, and Power Civics. Faculty will teach at multiple locations, including dual enrollment courses at local high school schools.

Responsibilities also include:

• Maintaining accurate records
• Adhering to department policies
• Developing curriculum and course materials
• Evaluating and improving courses to enhance student learning
• Serving as an advisor to students; monitoring and keeping records of student academic progress
• Assisting department leadership with course development and enhancement and mentoring part-time faculty as requested
• Participating in professional development activities and college committees
• Assisting with marketing and recruiting efforts for the division

Minimum and Additional Requirements

The candidate must have a master's degree in political science or public administration, or a master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in political science or public administration.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidate must possess demonstrated leadership abilities working within the BSS department that includes faculty, coordinators, department heads, and division leadership while displaying effective teamwork. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are essential. Preferred candidate will have experience teaching in various teaching modes such as on-campus lectures, online, dual credit, and hybrid and virtual modalities. Dual Credit teaching experience is a must. Successful candidates must be proficient in using education technology platforms and able to teach in all modalities and locations; have strong problem-solving and organizational skills, background in curriculum issues, articulation, transfer practices, and educational technology. The ability to be flexible in an environment characterized by continual changes in information technology is essential.

Additional Comments

To be considered for this position applicants MUST complete the online SC State Jobs Employment Application.

Unofficial transcripts may also be attached, mailed to (Human Resources, PO Box 118067 Charleston, SC 29423), or faxed 843.574.6682 to the Human Resources Office by the deadline date and time. Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment.

Resumes are NOT reviewed for qualifications. Applicants must complete the SC State Jobs Employment Application on-line. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For assistance, contact Human Resources at 843.574.6201.

Employment applicants may be subject to a background check. Failure to consent to a background check will result in the removal of 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.