Careers

Instructional Faculty: Along with a resume/CV and cover letter, applications for these positions will require unofficial transcripts (if applicable for part-time instructors), licenses and certifications required by the position, and a teaching statement (Tenure Track Faculty and Full-Time Lecturer only).

Tenure Track Faculty: Responsible for teaching a standard of 30 Equated Semester Units per academic year (minimum of nine and maximum of 18 per academic semester). Tenure Track Faculty are represented by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and can achieve tenure after five years if they satisfy the requirements outlined in the AAUP contract.  Salary is based on a standard academic year of 36 weeks (fall and spring semesters). Summer contracts are issued separately.  

Full-Time Lecturer: Responsible for teaching 15 Equated Semester Units in a given semester or 30 Equated Semester Units in an academic year. Lectureships are limited in duration, from one or two academic semesters to a maximum of three cumulative academic years. Salary is based on a standard academic year of 36 weeks (fall and spring semesters). Summer contracts are issued separately.  

Part-Time Adjunct Faculty: Employed for a semester to teach specific courses within their field, candidates will be interviewed and hired on an as-needed basis throughout the academic year.

Part-Time Instructors: Instructors teach noncredit courses within their field through programs offered at the College. These are ongoing pooled positions and may be reviewed on an as-needed basis.

Non-instructional Faculty: Resumes/CVs and cover letters are recommended for the Non-instructional Faculty positions.

Part-Time Counselor: Performs a full range of academic, personal, career and transfer counseling activities. Counselors may teach General Studies courses and student success workshops as needed. These positions are ongoing pooled positions and may be reviewed on an as-needed basis.

Part-Time Librarian: Provides library services, including but not limited to instruction, reference and collection management in support of the College's curriculum and mission. These positions are ongoing pooled positions and may be reviewed on an as-needed basis.

Part-Time Academic Coaches: Provides comprehensive support for students from point of placement through completion of college-level coursework. These positions are ongoing pooled positions and may be reviewed on an as-needed basis.

Part-Time Tutors:  Works directly with students to provide academic tutorial assistance.  These positions are ongoing pooled positions and may be reviewed on an as-needed basis.

What is a pooled position? A pooled position is a part-time position that stays open throughout the fiscal year to gain an applicant pool. That applicant pool is then used to fill positions with frequent hiring needs as they come open within the College.

These are nonacademic staff and support positions and include union positions (SEIU and AFSCME) and pooled positions. Resumes and cover letters are recommended for these positions.

Full-Time: Regularly scheduled to work the College's full-time schedule of 37.5 hours per week (40 hours per week for some AFSCME positions). Full-time positions are grouped into categories of administrator, professional or support staff.

Part-Time: Authorized to work up to a maximum average of 20 hours per week, not to exceed 1,040 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).

Temporary Assignment: Employment for a defined period typically associated with a grant, a specific project or the startup of a new program. A full-time temporary employee can work for the College in the same job title for a maximum of three years.

Seasonal/Casual: Part-time employees who work on a seasonal schedule, such as during peak registration periods.

What is a pooled position? A pooled position is a part-time position that stays open throughout the fiscal year to gain an applicant pool. That applicant pool is then used to fill positions with frequent hiring needs as they come open throughout the College.

Employment is an important source of financial assistance for students. The work experience is intended to complement the student's educational process and enhance future employment. Whenever possible, the work experience is related to the student's educational program and career objectives. Student employment not only accommodates the student but also provides services necessary to the daily operation of the College.

Students work no more than 20 hours per week and can hold only one position with the College at a time.

Work-Study Students are funded through the Federal Work-Study (FWS) program. FWS is a federal financial assistance program that requires the student to complete and file the FAFSA form, meet specific eligibility requirements, and receive FWS funds from the Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Office. Due to having a limited amount of FWS funds available, they are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. A student employment award is NOT a guarantee of employment.

Student Assistants are funded through the division budget of the hiring department, which authorizes students to work an allocated number of hours for the current academic year.

Internships give all students (FWS, RSA and International F-1) an opportunity to gain valuable experience by working at a Tri-C campus or off-campus location while taking summer courses. You can receive more information on internship opportunities through Career Services.

The College does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employee visas other than in the exemptional circumstances for F-1 and J-1 students applying for approved student positions.

Current Tri-C employees must apply through the COMPASS Welcome page. To view our employment opportunities in COMPASS, hover over the "Internal Job Postings" tab in the blue bar, then click on "Internal Career Site" in the drop-down menu.

Tri-C has four campuses, two administrative buildings, and many satellite locations (including the Brunswick University Center, Transportation Innovation Center and Hospitality Management Center). Our Campuses and Locations web page includes interactive maps that will help you find and navigate our locations.

Cleveland All Professions Career Fair

• Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025
• 9 a.m. - noon
• Holiday Inn Cleveland South
• 6001 Rockside Road. Independence, Ohio 44131

Tri-C is committed to keeping all members of the College community safe and secure. The Annual Security Report contains statistics for the current and past three years as well as information on topics related to campus safety and security, including:

• Campus law enforcement authority
• Crime reporting policies
• Campus alerts
• Fire safety policies and procedures
• Programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking and the procedure followed when such a crime is reported
• Other matters of importance related to campus security