Salary: $0.00 Annually
Location : Charleston County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 2701
Agency: Trident Technical College
Opening Date: 09/27/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Residency Requirement: Yes
Class Code:: UD14
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Grade: Unclassified
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: This position is on-site and follows Trident Technical College's compressed work schedule of Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities
The Department Head for Network Systems Management and Cybersecurity provides academic leadership for instructional programs within the Business Technology Division. This position combines teaching, curriculum development, faculty supervision, student advising, and program administration to support student success, workforce readiness, and academic excellence. The Department Head works collaboratively with faculty, staff, industry partners, and community stakeholders to ensure programs remain current, relevant, and aligned with workforce and transfer needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Teach courses in Network Systems Management, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, and related disciplines using traditional, hybrid, online, and other instructional delivery methods. Create and maintain an engaging learning environment that promotes student success and achievement.
• Provide leadership for academic programs by evaluating, revising, and developing curriculum, courses, and instructional materials that reflect industry standards, emerging technologies, and workforce needs.
• Promote teaching and learning excellence through assessment of student success data, course evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives designed to enhance student outcomes.
• Supervise and evaluate faculty and other assigned personnel. Assist with recruitment, selection, onboarding, mentoring, and performance management while fostering a collaborative, student-centered departmental culture.
• Advise and mentor students regarding academic planning, program requirements, career pathways, transfer opportunities, and employment options. Support student recruitment, retention, completion, and job placement efforts.
• Ensure timely completion of departmental reports, accreditation requirements, assessment activities, scheduling processes, and other administrative functions.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers, advisory committees, industry partners, professional organizations, and community stakeholders to support program growth, workforce development, and student opportunities.
• Participate in college committees, institutional initiatives, community outreach activities, and professional development opportunities that support the mission and goals of the College.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements
This position requires a master's degree or credentials that meet SACSCOC guidelines for teaching in Network Systems Management, Cybersecurity, and/or Information Systems programs, along with three (3) years of progressively responsible related work experience.

Candidates with a bachelor's degree will be considered but must complete a master's degree in the discipline, or a master's degree with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline, within three (3) years of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical certifications such as Security+, Network+, A+, Linux+, Red Hat, Cisco CCNA, Cisco CyberOps, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft certifications, or related industry credentials.
• Experience teaching in higher education, technical education, workforce training, or related instructional environments.
• Experience in Network Systems Management, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, cloud technologies, systems administration, or related information technology fields.
• Experience supervising faculty, staff, or technical teams.
• Experience with curriculum development, program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Active participation in professional organizations, workforce development initiatives, advisory committees, or industry partnerships.
• Proficiency with instructional and administrative technologies, including Ellucian Colleague, D2L, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Excellent communication, organizational, customer service, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with diverse students, faculty, staff, industry partners, and community stakeholders.
• Commitment to staying current with emerging technologies, cybersecurity trends, and best practices in higher education and information technology.

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: 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?

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• No

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TTC: Please note that applicants must submit transcripts (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable) to be considered for this position. Are graduate transcripts attached for review? Please include transcripts to ensure consideration for adjunct opportunities. Unofficial transcripts may be attached, mailed to (Human Resources, PO Box 118067 Charleston, SC 29423), or faxed to 843.574.6682 to the Human Resources Office.

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• 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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Do you meet the minimum degree requirements?

• Yes
• No

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