Government/Political Science Adjunct

About the role

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

The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks to be the first choice for higher education in South Carolina’s 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Master’s 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 & adaptability to online Learning Management Systems highly recommended.

Benefits

• 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