Political Science Adjunct Instructor

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Charleston County, SC
Job Type: Temporary - Part-Time
Job Number: 26FALL ADJFacultyPool HSS PSC.
Agency: Trident Technical College
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: 10/30/2026 4:00 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement: Yes
Class Code:: UZ01
Position Number:: 00000
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Grade: Unclassified
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Applicants MUST complete the online SC State Jobs Employment Application, which is reviewed as needed. Resumes are NOT reviewed for qualifications. Due to the volume of applications, we cannot respond to candidates individually regarding the status of their applications or the interview process. Only complete applications are considered. For assistance, contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. It is essential to include unofficial transcripts with your application. International transcripts must be evaluated through the World Education Services (WES). Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. Unofficial transcripts can be mailed to TTC Human Resources, PO Box 118067 Charleston, SC 29423), 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 result in the removal of 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 Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences seeks to fill Political Science adjunct instructor positions to begin Summer for the 2026-2027 academic year. If you are passionate about sharing your knowledge with others, consider joining TTC! Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching day and/or evening classes, utilizing technology, and using various teaching methods in instruction. Discover Trident Tech!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching courses at multiple campuses (Berkeley, Dorchester, Mount Pleasant, Palmer, and Thornley) and utilizing Brightspace learning management technology.
Minimum and Additional Requirements


To qualify for these positions, you must have at least a master's degree in political science or a master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in political science. Adjunct faculty positions require submission of unofficial transcripts reflecting the minimum requirements with the application. Submissions without transcripts will not be considered.



Preferred Qualifications


Previous college-level teaching experience is preferred. Prior teaching experience is also preferred. Proficiency with learning management systems and publisher platforms is a plus. These positions will teach face-to-face American Government courses.

Additional Comments


Applicants MUST complete the online SC State Jobs Employment Application, which is reviewed as needed. Resumes are NOT reviewed for qualifications.


Due to the volume of applications, we cannot respond to candidates individually regarding the status of their applications or the interview process. Only complete applications are considered. For assistance, contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.


It is essential to include unofficial transcripts with your application. International transcripts must be evaluated through the World Education Services (WES). Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment. Unofficial transcripts can be mailed to TTC Human Resources, PO Box 118067 Charleston, SC 29423), faxed to View phone number on click.appcast.io, or emailed in PDF format to by the deadline date and time .


Employment applicants may be subject to a background check. Failure to consent to a background check will result in the removal of 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.
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: Please note that applicants are required to submit transcripts (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable)to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without transcripts will be considered incomplete and not accepted. Have you attached a copy of your transcripts? Unofficial transcripts may be attached, mailed to (Human Resources, PO Box 118067 Charleston, SC 29423), or faxed View phone number on click.appcast.io to the Human Resources Office.

• Yes
• No
• Current TTC employee/Transcripts are on File

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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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TTC: Have you been employed with a state agency with the state of South Carolina?

• Yes
• No

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Do you meet the minimum requirements of a master's degree in political science or a master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in political science?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have previous teaching experience? (Check all that apply)

• High School
• College-level
• None of the above

Required Question