Government/Political Science Adjunct

Technical College of the Lowcountry; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan (SCRS/ORP)

Paid Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Professional development

Job summary

The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks an educator to teach American Government across all programs, delivering hands-on and theoretical instruction while managing the classroom and developing syllabi and lesson plans.

You will assess student progress, maintain attendance and grades, and collaborate with Tutoring, Retention, and other campus services to promote student success; participate in reports and accreditation-related planning as requested by the Division Dean.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in a related field.
• Minimum 18 graduate hours in political science/American government.
• Unofficial transcripts required when applying; official transcripts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruction including hands on and theory, classroom management, and administrative tasks such as reports, syllabus and lesson plan development.
• Assess student progress; maintain records of attendance, grades, and progress.

Education

Masters Degree in related field

18 graduate hours in political science/American government

Tools

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Job Purpose

Teach American Government courses to students in all academic programs at the Technical College of the Lowcountry.

Job Duties

Teaching Responsibilities

• Instruction including hands on and theory, classroom management, and administrative tasks that may include reports, syllabus and lesson plan development.
• Assess the accomplishment of students on a regular basis. Maintain records of student attendance, grades, and progress.

Instructional Development

• Recommend for approval adequate instructional materials for course.
• Work with other areas of the college such as Tutoring, Retention, etc. to help ensure student success.
• Prepare reports in cooperation with the Division Dean for input in planning/reporting system and/or for submission to the accrediting body of the college or programs.

Professional Development

• Attend relevant professional meetings.
• Represent the college positively in interactions with the community and with professional and academic groups at local, state, and national levels.

What We Offer

The Technical College of the Lowcountry offers eligible employees a comprehensive State of South Carolina benefits package. Highlights include:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) or Optional Retirement Program (ORP), as applicable
• Paid annual leave, sick leave, and state holidays
• Voluntary retirement savings plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and voluntary benefit options
• Professional development opportunities

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Minimum And Additional Requirements

Masters Degree in a related field AND a minimum of 18 graduate hours in political science/American government is required. Unofficial transcripts are required when applying.

Official transcripts preferred. Working knowledge of internet and adaptability to online Learning Management Systems highly recommended

Additional Comments

The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks to be the first choice for higher education in South Carolinas Low Country Region. The college is a public, open door, two-year comprehensive College of higher education. The College is dedicated to serving the diverse educational, workforce development, and personal enrichment needs of the rural counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. In an atmosphere of shared values, the College encourages creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness among its students, faculty, staff, and administrators. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified applicants for admissions or employment without regard to sex, race/color, religion, national origin, age, disability, service in the uniformed services (as defined by state and federal law), veteran status, political affiliation or belief, marital or family status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation and genetic information.