Adjunct Professor- English

State of South Carolina; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Midlands Technical College’s English Department seeks energetic, student-centered instructors to contribute to an open, high-quality college experience for its students. The role includes mentoring by full-time faculty and access to department-supported development resources.

Instructors will teach ENG 100, ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 160, and ENG 165, keep calendars, use online tools, and report on student progress. Training will be provided to support ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English or a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in English required.
• Degrees in English, Composition and Rhetoric, Professional/Technical Writing, or Linguistics preferred.
• Experience teaching college English courses, including composition and literature, to diverse student populations highly preferred.
• Recent experience teaching or tutoring highly preferred.
• Knowledge of current best practice in teaching writing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of English courses (primarily ENG 100, ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 160, and ENG 165) and submit semester and course calendars.
• Use online platforms to enhance teaching and learning and keep attendance and other course records.
• Report on student progress as needed based on college initiatives.
• Participate in collection of data pertaining to student learning outcomes and competencies.
• Complete required training as assigned.

Skills

Teaching English

Online teaching platforms

Mentorship

Student-centered instruction

Education

Master’s degree in English or related field

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Midlands Tech’s English Department is looking for energetic, engaged, student-centered instructors to join our community and help us provide an open, accessible, and high-quality college experience for MTC’s students. The department provides support for new faculty through mentorship by full-time faculty materials created by course coordinators. We also have a robust in-house history of professional development primarily driven by reflection on our classroom experiences with students.

Teach a variety of English courses (primarily ENG 100, Introduction to Composition; ENG 101, English Composition I; ENG 102, English Composition II; ENG 160, Technical Communications; and/or ENG 165, Professional Communications). Submit semester and course calendars.

Use online platforms to enhance teaching and learning and keep attendance and other course records (training provided).

Report on student progress as needed based on college initiatives.

Participate in collection of data pertaining to student learning outcomes and competencies.

Complete required training as assigned.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

Degrees in English, Composition and Rhetoric, Professional/Technical Writing, or Linguistics preferred.

Demonstrated interest and expertise in teaching college English courses, including both composition and literature, to diverse student populations highly preferred.

Recent experience teaching or tutoring highly preferred.

Knowledge of current best practice in teaching writing preferred.

Applicants must submit a resume curriculum vitae and a brief cover letter outlining your qualifications for the position. Official graduate transcripts are required if hired; unofficial transcripts are requested at the time of interview.

Additional Comments

Adjunct faculty are compensated in accordance with Midlands Technical College's established pay schedule. The standard adjunct pay rate for this position is $2,914.65 per three-credit-hour course. Final compensation may vary depending on total course credit hours. Any variation is determined upon hire and outlined in the faculty employment agreement.

Special Note for Applicants Residing Outside of South Carolina

If you are selected for a remote adjunct position with Midlands Technical College and do not reside in the State of South Carolina, your employment will be through KellyOCG, our employer of record partner supporting all remote out-of-state workforce requirements.

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.