Adjunct Professor- English

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: Temporary - Part-Time
Job Number: 179632
Agency: Midlands Technical College
Opening Date: 08/27/2025
Closing Date: 3/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: UZ01
Position Number:: 179632
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Varies based on college needs.
Pay Grade: Unclassified
Opening Date: 08/25/2025
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. Transcripts must be submitted with the employment application when a degree is required. Copies of transcripts are accepted for screening; official transcripts are required if selected.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities
Midlands Tech's English Department is looking for 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 materials created by 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 and other course records (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.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

Master's degree in English or a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in English required.

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. Recent experience teaching or tutoring highly preferred. Knowledge of current best practice in teaching writing preferred. Applicants must submit a resume curriculum vitae and a brief cover letter outlining your qualifications for the position. Official graduate transcripts are required if hired; unofficial transcripts are requested at the time of interview.
Additional Comments

Adjunct faculty are compensated in accordance with Midlands Technical College's established pay schedule. The standard adjunct pay rate for this position is $2914.65 per three-credit-hour course. Final compensation may vary depending on total course credit hours. Any variation is determined upon hire and outlined in the faculty employment agreement.
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.
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Midlands Technical College is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for employment opportunities. Are you currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship?

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Do you have a Master's degree in English or a related field? Please explain.
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Do you have a minimum of 18 graduate hours in English?
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Required documents: CV/resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications for the position. I understand that if I did not attach my resume and cover letter to my application, my application is considered incomplete.

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

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Have you ever been employed by the State of South Carolina? If yes, when and what agencies?
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Have you been employed at Midlands Technical College? If yes, when?
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Please provide the names of any relatives that are employed by Midlands Technical College.
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How did you hear about this position?
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Supplemental Questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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