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Philosophy Instructor #2640

State of South Carolina

Trident Technical College

Stale

Location

South Carolina, 29210

Salary

From $80,000

per year

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SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a full-time philosophy teacher at a community college in South Carolina, starting in Fall 2026, where you'll teach classes, advise students, help update the curriculum, and use different teaching styles across multiple campuses.

It's a good fit for someone with a strong background in philosophy who enjoys working with students and adapting to new technologies in a busy academic setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, good communication, and flexibility in teaching both in-person and online.

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in philosophy or a master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in philosophy
  • Experience teaching at the college level (preferred)
  • Ability to work as part of an academic support team
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to teach in-person at multiple campuses
  • Ability to develop and teach online courses
  • Comfort functioning in a fast-paced environment with changing technology

Full Job Description

The Department of History, Humanities, and Languages is looking to fill a full-time Philosophy Instructor position starting in Fall 2026.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, academic advising, participation in planning and revising curriculum, maintaining office hours, teaching varying schedules at a variety of campuses, using technology in instruction, and employing a variety of teaching methods.

Requirements

This position requires a master's degree in philosophy OR a master's degree with 18 graduate semester hours in philosophy.

Qualifications

Experience teaching at the college level and the demonstrated ability to work as a member of an academic support team is preferred. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are essential.

The candidate must be willing to teach in-person at multiple locations, develop and teach online courses, and be able to function in a fast-paced environment characterized by continuous changes in information technology.

Additional Information

Applicants MUST complete the online SC State Jobs Employment Application. To fully evaluate qualifications, some positions may require submission of unofficial transcripts with the application. Only complete applications are considered. For assistance, contact TTC Human Resources at 843.574.6201. The position is open and filled with preference given to applicants who apply by January 30, 2026.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience, with a minimum starting salary of $80,000.

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.

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 843.574.6682 or emailed in PDF format to Employment@tridenttech.edu 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.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/26/2025 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/24/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-sc-4934742