Job Details

Salary: $41.00 - $50.00 Hourly
Location : Pendleton
Job Type: Adjunct Faculty - Credit
Job Number: 202400216
Department: AAAS - English
Opening Date: 10/02/2025
Agency: Tri-County Technical College
Class Code: UZ01
Position Number: 0000
Pay Band: Unclassified
Normal Work Schedule: Depends on class schedule. The college closes at 2:00 pm on Fridays.
Hiring Range Min: $41.00
Hiring Range Max: $50.00
Agency Specific Application Procedures: Finalists are subject to a criminal background and reference screening process. Candidates should upload a resume and cover letter to their online application.

Job Responsibilities

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of students? Tri-County Technical College is looking for dedicated professionals to join our dynamic team! As a leader in higher education, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, supportive environment where both employees and students thrive. Work alongside a diverse group of staff, faculty, and administrators who are dedicated to student success. Be a part of a forward-thinking institution that values creativity, inclusivity, and excellence. If you are ready to contribute to the success of our great institution and grow your career apply today! We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences who are committed to excellence in education.

Job Purpose:

The Tri-County Technical College Arts and Sciences Division is seeking a collaborative, energetic, and innovative English Lecturer. Reporting to the Director of Adjunct Faculty and Student Support, the successful candidate will teach English courses using systematically planned and delivered instruction for the program; maintain records of student academic progress and attendance, evaluate level of achievement, and assign grades for the assigned class participants.

Lecturers must teach 18 credit hours or 6 lecture courses each academic term (fall and spring term). Teaching assignments may include both day and evening classes, online classes or hybrid classes on multiple campuses or high school and career center campuses.

Lecturers will serve as intake advisors during peak periods and during the Summer intake peak period, approximately 6-8 weeks (late June - early August) at no more than 20 hours per week. Intake advising will include admissions, career, and academic counseling for prospective students as well as developmental advising for continuing students. Depending on summer enrollment, Lecturers may teach assigned courses and intake advisor hours may be reduced.

Lecturers will be eligible for health insurance under the ACA and PEBA guidelines. Lecturers will be eligible for retirement benefits, as are all temporary employees. Lecturers are not eligible for paid holidays or leave; they are paid only for hours
English courses are offered at all Tri-County Technical College campuses as well as high schools within the Tri-County service area. Courses may be offered during the day and/or evening.

The successful candidate will be required to start at the beginning of the Spring 2026 semester (January 5, 2026). This is a part-time benefited vacancy, this is not a full-time vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to teach face-to-face and or online instruction at one of our Tri-County Technical College campuses in the Upstate of South Carolina.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

Master's degree in English or a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in English.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with teaching experience in a community college; successful experience using a variety of active and collaborative learning strategies; experience implementing innovative assessments to measure student learning; and a demonstrated track record showing regular professional development around their teaching and the discipline.

Additional Comments
Tri-County Technical College offers a comprehensive benefits package for FTE positions that includes, but is not limited, to the following:

• Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
• Life Insurance: 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 and 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.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules, 37.5 work weeks and abbreviated Fridays.

Tri-County Technical College is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
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Do you possess a master's degree in English or a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in English?

• Yes
• No

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Do you understand that this is a part-time benefited role where the successful candidate will be required to teach a minimum of 18 credit hours (six courses) each semester?

• Yes
• No

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