Adjunct Instructor, Sociology

Salary: $53.49 - $60.65 Hourly
Location : Spartanburg County, SC
Job Type: Temporary - Part-Time
Job Number: 188404
Agency: Spartanburg Community College
Opening Date: 05/13/2026
Class Code:: UZ01
Position Number:: 188404
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday - Thursday 8 am - 5pm Friday 8 am - 1:30 pm
Pay Grade: Unclassified
Hiring Range - Min.: $53.49
Hiring Range - Max.: $60.65
Opening Date: 05/13/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: The application must be completed to include unofficial transcript(s), all current and previous work history, salaries, and education. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities


Teach sociology courses to a diverse student body using effective teaching strategies; develop; revise; and maintain course materials; and develop/implement retention strategies. Teaching may be on any of the SCC and/or high school campuses; may be days, nights, weekends, or a combination; and is for face-to-face classes only.

Minimum and Additional Requirements


Master's degree in sociology or a Master's degree in any field with 18 graduate hours in sociology. Teaching experience preferred. Candidate must be able to teach in-person courses during the day.

Preferred Qualifications


Ph.D preferred.

Additional Comments
Spartanburg Community College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
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.