What are the responsibilities and job description for the College Skills Adjunct position at Tri-County Technical College?
Job Responsibilities
The Comprehensive Studies Department is seeking a highly skilled, innovative College Skills adjunct who will be responsible for teaching college and career readiness courses. Topics for college and career readiness courses might include habits of mind for success in college and work, locating and interpreting information, teamwork and problem-solving, and general college success skills. Applicants should possess a desire to work in a collaborative student-centered environment focused on learning and success for under-resourced populations.
Job duties include teaching, improving and assessing student learning, using technology to deliver or support instruction, and attending/supporting co-curricular learning activities.
The successful candidate will be required to start at the beginning of the Fall 2025 semester (August 11th 2025). This is a part-time benefited vacancy, this is not a full-time vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to teach face -to-face instruction at one of our Tri-County Technical College campuses in the Upstate of South Carolina, online instruction is not available for this role.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Master's degree
Preferred Qualifications
Successful candidates will also be individuals who demonstrate teaching comparable classes to non-traditional and at-risk populations at the community college or postsecondary training level, mentoring or coaching; ability to convey knowledge successfully to diverse learners; adaptability to students’ needs and to different teaching situations; ability and desire to motivate students; ability to work in teams and independently; have an interest in and commitment to promoting the cognitive and affective growth of students; experience teaching and supporting at-risk, underprepared, and/or under resourced students and students from diverse backgrounds.
Additional Comments
About Us
Tri-County Technical College is a public, two-year community and technical college serving Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties in South Carolina.
Our Vision
Passionate people transforming lives and building strong communities one student at a time.
Our Mission
Tri-County Technical College provides students an exceptional and affordable learning experience that improves their quality of life. The College advances economic development in the tri-county region by preparing a highly-skilled workforce.
Our Values
Integrity: We lead by example and are steadfast in upholding high ethical standards.
Respect: We engage with one another in a manner that promotes civility, trust, openness, and understanding.
Learning: We promote a growth mindset and use what we learn to deliver a transformative experience for our students and employees.
Collaboration: We achieve more when we work together, especially when we bring diverse groups of people together to solve problems and generate change.
Innovation: We encourage creative ideas that lead to positive outcomes for our students, our employees, and our community.
Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community that fosters a sense of belonging where every individual feels welcome and valued.
Tri-County Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply (EOE/AA/M/F/D/V).
It is the policy of Tri-County Technical College in accordance with applicable laws to recruit, hire, train, and promote people throughout all college levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity.
Tri-County Technical College is a tobacco-free institution.
