College Skills Instructor (INTERNAL ONLY)
Pendleton, SC
Posted 5 weeks ago
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of students? Tri County Technical College is looking for dedicated professionals to join our dynamic team! As a leader in higher education, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, supportive environment where both employees and students thrive. Work alongside a diverse group of staff, faculty, and administrators who are dedicated to student success. Be a part of a forward-thinking institution that values creativity, inclusivity, and excellence. If you are ready to contribute to the success of our great institution and grow your career apply today!
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences who are committed to excellence in education.
The college skills instructor will collaborate with other college skills instructors, support curriculum development, and provide support to department initiatives such as BudgetCon. They will teach dual enrollment courses across multiple campuses, stay up to date with best practices to support high school students to be successful in college courses, and communicate with dual enrollment staff about the progress of dual enrollment students. They will deliver presentations about college skills courses to prospective students, parents, and external partners.
Job Responsibilities:
- Review, evaluate and revise on a continuing basis course objectives, instructional materials, and course syllabi. Design new courses as needed. Ensure compliance with all accrediting guidelines.
- Serve as academic advisor to students and participate in student recruitment and development.
- Maintain records of student academic progress and attendance, evaluate level of achievement and assign grades for the program.
- Participate in professional development activities to improve teaching competence and to stay current in teaching field; serve on College committees and participate in recruiting and marketing activities.
- Other duties as required by the Department Head.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Master’s Degree
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching at the community college level, ability to work with colleagues/students and to convey knowledge in a form that students can understand, 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, and experience working with at-risk students and students from diverse backgrounds.
Additional Comments
Tri-County Technical College offers a comprehensive benefits package for FTE positions that includes, but is not limited, to the following:
- Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
- Life Insurance: Basic life insurance and optional supplements life insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
- Faculty Non-Work Days
- 15 days sick leave per year
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid Parental leave
- State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs: 401k with employer contributions.
- Professional Development Opportunities: Team bonding activities/events and professional training programs.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules, 37.5 work weeks and abbreviated Fridays.
Tri-County Technical College is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Tri-County Technical College
Tri-County Technical College’s mission is to serve the communities within Anderson, Oconee, and Pickens counties. The College is also part of a state-wide system of sixteen technical colleges. We enroll 6,000 - 7,000 students each year in more than 70 major fields of study, including engineering technology, industrial technology, business, computer and information technology, public service, human services, healthcare, and university transfer programs. Developmental courses are offered for those who need to brush up on basic academic skills. The Continuing Education Division also offers personal and professional development non-credit classes in technical, business, healthcare, and personal interest areas to more than 10,000 community members each year. The main campus is located in historic Pendleton, South Carolina. The College also has four community campuses in Anderson, Easley, Oconee, and the Industrial Technologies Center in Sandy Springs. The Upstate of South Carolina is home to more than 200 international companies, the I-85 corridor, and a vibrant quality of life. It's easy to see why the Upstate is one of the fastest growing regions in the nation. The College is nestled in the foothills of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, surrounded by the many opportunities afforded by Lake Hartwell, and within two hours of Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC. South Carolina's coastal towns and beaches are approximately three and a half to four hours away.
