Assistant Dean of Engineering and Construction

Salary: $80,000.00 Annually
Location : Charleston County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 2671
Agency: Trident Technical College
Division: Academic Affairs - Engineering and Construction
Opening Date: 04/12/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Residency Requirement: Yes
Class Code:: UD13
Position Number:: 61134068
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Grade: Unclassified
Hiring Range - Min.: $80,000.00
Opening Date: 04/12/2026
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Applicants MUST complete the online SC State Jobs Employment Application. To fully evaluate qualifications, some positions may require the submission of unofficial transcripts with the application. Only complete applications are considered. For assistance, contact TTC Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. The position is open and filled with preference given to applicants who apply by April 17, 2025. Faculty positions require the submission of related unofficial transcripts with the application and may include any required certifications. Upon hire, Official transcripts/certifications are required. Salary is commensurate with education and experience, with a minimum starting salary of $80,000. Staff positions where a degree may be substituted for the related work experience must submit unofficial transcripts related to the position with the application and/or certifications. Upon hire, Official transcripts/certifications are required. Unofficial transcripts may be uploaded to the application, mailed to TTC Human Resources, PO Box 118067, Charleston, SC 29423, or faxed to View phone number on click.appcast.io or emailed in PDF format to View email address on click.appcast.io by the deadline date and time. Employment applicants may be subject to a background check. Failure to consent to a background check will remove your application from further consideration. Background checks are conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Trident Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission or employment on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities


The Assistant Dean of Engineering and Construction reports to the division dean and is simultaneously assigned to teach courses in his/her field of expertise. The administrative function of this position includes maintaining the academic integrity of the programs offered by the division, developing and managing continuing education courses, and overseeing advising processes. Additional responsibilities include assisting the dean with program and course development, faculty contracts, personnel, budget, and equipment.

Minimum and Additional Requirements


This position requires a master's degree in engineering or engineering technology or a closely related field, and a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible related work/teaching experience. Must be qualified to teach curriculum courses in one of the following programs: civil, electronics, mechanical engineering technology, or mechatronics.

Preferred Qualifications


An ideal candidate will have previous experience managing department budgets, maintaining program academic integrity, representing the division on teams or committees, and assisting with accreditation. Knowledge of routine operational procedures, including conducting and submitting student degree audits, managing credit and non-credit programs, and evaluating military transcripts, is a must. An ideal candidate will have working experience with academic complaints, faculty schedules, and appeals for late course withdrawal, scheduling registration and drop/add duty each term, and assisting with reporting CAPs.
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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TTC: Are you currently employed with Trident Technical College?

• Yes: Full-Time Faculty
• Yes: Full-Time Staff
• Yes: Part-time Adjunct Faculty
• Yes: Part-time Staff
• Yes: Other
• No: Not currently employed with TTC

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TTC: Applicants must complete the SC State Jobs Employment Application online. Resumes are NOT reviewed for qualifications. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing salary and work history or education and reference sections of the employment application.Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Is your application complete and reflects the minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

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Does your application reflect the minimum requirements of a bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology, and a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible related work/teaching experience is required. Must be qualified to teach curriculum courses in one of the following programs: civil, electronics, or mechanical engineering technology or mechatronics. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in a related field.

• Yes
• No

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TTC: Where did you see this position advertised? (Check all that apply)

• TTC Website
• TTC Employee Referral
• State Website
• Post and Courier
• Inside Higher Ed
• Social Media
• Linked In
• Talent Search
• Other

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