Adjunct Professor - English

Salary : Depends on Qualifications

Location : Richland County, SC

Job Type : Temporary - Part-Time

Job Number : 147513

Agency : Midlands Technical College

Opening Date : 12 / 02 / 2024

Closing Date : 3 / 2 / 2025 1 : 40 PM Eastern

Class Code : : UZ01

Position Number : : 147513

Normal Work Schedule : : Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other) : : Varies depending on college needs.

Pay Band : Unclassified

Opening Date : 12 / 05 / 2024

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : Qualified applicants must visit the SC State Jobs website at www.careers.sc.gov to complete and submit an on-line application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications. Unofficial transcripts must be submitted with the employment application when a degree is required. Unofficial copies of transcripts are accepted for screening; official transcripts are required if hired.

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Midlands Technical College's English Department is seeking 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 serving as course coordinators. We also have a robust in-house history of professional development primarily driven by reflection on our classroom experiences with students.

Job Responsibilities :

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 records and e-portfolio (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.Midlands Technical College is dedicated to providing excellent service to its students, employees, and the community.

This position's locations various across Midlands Technical College campuses.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Master's degree in English or a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in English. Applicants should submit a resume curriculum vitae and a brief cover letter. Official graduate transcripts are required if hired; unofficial transcripts are requested at the time of interview.

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.

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.

Do you possess a master's degree in English or a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in English?

Please describe in detail your experience presenting subject material meaningfully to students, if any.

Required documents : CV / Resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts. I understand that if all required documents aren't attached to my application, my application is considered incomplete.

If selected for this position, will you be able to provide your official transcript(s) within 20 days of your hire date?

Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If yes, when and what agenc(ies)?

Have you ever been employed at Midlands Technical College? If yes, when?

Please provide the name and relationship of any relatives that are employed by Midlands Technical College.

How did you hear about this position?

• The State Jobs Website
• LinkedIn - Midlands Technical College
• Facebook - Midlands Technical College
• Twitter - Midlands Technical College
• MTC Employee
• Other

If you answered "Other" to the above question, please specify how you heard about this position.

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