Adjunct Professor- Astronomy

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: Temporary - Part-Time
Job Number: 181227
Agency: Midlands Technical College
Opening Date: 10/20/2025
Closing Date: 3/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: UZ01
Position Number:: 181227
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Grade: Unclassified
Opening Date: 10/20/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Qualified applicants must visit the SC State Jobs website at 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
Promotes student learning by communicating course content through a variety of teaching strategies, facilitating student engagement across all learning environments (on-campus, online or virtual), teaching metacognitive awareness and the skills needed for life-long learning, and using the learning management system (LMS) and other technologies to enhance instruction; aligns activities and assessments with course objectives and student learning outcomes; provides timely feedback that promotes continuous improvement; uses student evaluations for ongoing self-assessment and instructional improvement; and adheres to accepted standards of professional behavior, civility and service excellence. Designs courses/curricula that align with student learning outcomes; evaluates effectiveness of course materials and teaching strategies for continuous improvement and currency; adheres to department guidelines and college policies outlined in course syllabi; uses approved template to create an individualized syllabus for each course and posts it on the learning management system at the beginning of the semester; establishes and maintains a semester schedule of activities; records current attendance and grades in the LMS; conforms to all state and federal laws pertaining to students' rights in higher education; and meets all department and college deadlines. Midlands Technical College is dedicated to providing excellent service to its students, employees, and the community.

This position is located on the Midlands Technical College Airport Campus, Beltline Campus, Dual Enrollment affiliates, Ft. Jackson, Lexington North Lake Center, or others as needed.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

Master's degree in Astronomy or a Master's degree in a related discipline with concentration (to include a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching college-level Astronomylectures and labs in multiple delivery methods, such as on-campus, hybrid, and/or online asynchronous, synchronous modalities, is highly desirable, particularly in a two-year institution.

Additional Comments
Adjunct faculty are compensated in accordance with Midlands Technical College's established pay schedule. The standard adjunct pay rate is $ 2,914.65 per 45 hours in lecture and $2,607.30 per 45 hours in lab. Final compensation may vary depending on academic credentials and 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 minimum of Master's degree in Astronomy or a Master's degree in a related discipline?

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If not, do you have a minimum of 18 graduate hours in a related discipline. Please explain.
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Do you have at least two (2) years' experience teaching college level lectures and laboratory courses in Astronomy?

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Required documents: CV/resume. I understand that if I did not attach my resume 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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