Sociology Adjunct Instructors

State of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Trident Technical College in Charleston, SC, invites applications for adjunct sociology instructors in the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences for Fall 2026. The role involves teaching day and/or evening classes, leveraging technology, and employing diverse instructional methods.

A master's degree in sociology or 18 graduate hours in sociology are required; graduate hours in social work cannot substitute. Excellent customer service is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in sociology or master's with 18 graduate hours in sociology.
• Graduate hours in social work cannot be substituted for sociology.

Responsibilities

• Teach day and/or evening classes.
• Utilize technology in instruction.
• Use a variety of teaching methods in instruction.

Skills

Customer service

Education

Master's degree in sociology

18 graduate hours in sociology

Job description

Job Responsibilities

TTC, located in Charleston, SC, is a public, two-year multi-campus institution that provides quality education and promotes economic development in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties.

The Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences is seeking to fill positions for Fall 2026. If you have a passion for sharing your knowledge with others, consider joining TTC.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching day and/or evening classes, utilizing technology, and using a variety of teaching methods in instruction.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

To qualify for these positions, you must have at least a master's degree in sociology or a master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours of sociology. Graduate hours in social work cannot be substituted for sociology.

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent customer service skills are essential.

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.

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.

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).