English Instructor - Full-Time (2 )

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location : Florence

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202400078

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: English & Speech

Opening Date: 04/23/2025

Closing Date: 9/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

General Responsibilities:

Design and deliver face-to-face, online, and distance learning courses in the areas of English Composition, Technical Writing, and Literature; develop and update curricula to ensure relevance and effectiveness; remain current in teaching field; provide academic advising; serve on college committees; assist with student recruitment; participate in college events.

Examples of Duties

Job Functions:

Provide high quality instruction, teach courses as assigned, provide students with course documentation, demonstrate effective interaction skills, relate instruction/materials to course objectives, develop creative class activities, use various teaching techniques, and organize instruction.

Provide academic advising, assist with recruitment, develop and implement successful retention activities, assist in graduate placement, assist in student orientation/registration, provide appropriate safety instruction.

Manage classroom/lab, clinic activities in an orderly manner, hold 8 office hours per week, submit all required reports in a timely manner, prepare budget projections for equipment and supplies, and practice good housekeeping, repair equipment as appropriate.

Design new programs, revise curricula, develop new courses, develop and revise instructional materials for current courses, participate in advisory committees.

Work on college committees, perform public service for the college, supervise/chaperone student events, promote the purpose and institutional objections of the college, and build rapport with employers of graduates.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

A doctorate or master's degree in English, or a doctorate or master's degree with 18 graduate hours in English.

Preferred Requirements:

The minimum as listed under Minimum Requirements plus previous teaching experience in field, preferably with multimedia technology, learning management systems, conferencing software, and online instruction. Experience teaching writing and literature using student-self assessment curricula is also desired. The preferred candidate would have experience with appreciative advising and proficiency in using and identifying AI tools and technology for educational purposes.

Supplemental Information

Anticipated Hours:

Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

How to Apply:

Please complete the State application to include current and previous work history and education. A resume' may be attached, but not substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application. Please upload copies of all College transcripts with your application and resume'. Florence-Darlington Technical College, P.O. Box 100548, Florence, SC 29502-0548. EOE/AA/ADA/M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.

To claim Veteran's Preference, all eligible persons must select their veteran's status on the application and submit a DD Form 214. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty upon request and prior to an interview. Persons claiming veteran status without accompanying documentation (DD Form 214) shall not receive preference. "Veteran" means a person who served in any branch of the United States Armed Forces on active duty, for reasons other than training, and was discharged under honorable conditions.

Classification:

UG70 Position #61130734 Legacy #082215

UG70 Position #61130831 Legacy #139260

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, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for, 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.

01

Do you have a doctorate or master's degree in English, or a doctorate or master's degree with 18 graduate hours in English?

Yes

No

02

Do you have experience working with multimedia technology, learning management systems or conferencing software?

Yes

No

03

Do you have experience teaching writing and literature using student-self assessment curricula?

Yes

No

04

Are you proficient in using and identifying AI tools and technology for educational purposes?

Yes

No

05

Within the last 10 years' have you experienced any lapses in your employment history?

Yes

No

Required Question