Astronomy - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Sinclair Community College; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per semester

Structured opportunity for advancement

Support for continued professional development

STRS pension participation with employer contribution

High quality programs for work-life balance

Faculty mentoring available

Job summary

Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio is seeking Adjunct Faculty for its Astronomy Department. This role involves teaching the developed curriculum, planning engaging instruction, and evaluating student success.

Applicants must have a master's degree in astronomy or physics and experience teaching. Additional benefits include tuition waivers and professional development support. The position supports both online and in-person teaching, promoting a diverse learning environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of teaching astronomy in different modalities required.
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies.
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach curriculum developed by the department.
• Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
• Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Use of modern educational technology

Education

Master's degree in astronomy or physics

Job description

The Sinclair Astronomy Department offers students an out-of-this-world opportunity to explore the universe and understand our place in it. Using the laws of physics, chemistry, biology, and geology, astronomers study the Earth as a planet and everything beyond its atmosphere. The department prepares students with broad problem-solving skills applicable to careers in education, research, industry, and public outreach.

The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $1,046 per credit hour assigned to teach. For the full list of available courses to teach, please explore our course catalog. This position is open only to applicants who reside in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky, or who are able to perform work within one of these states. Sinclair Community College restricts part-time employment to approved states due to employment, tax, and benefits compliance requirements.

Why work for Sinclair College?

The following are some of the benefits that part-time/adjunct faculty with Sinclair College receive:

• Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per semester
• Structured opportunity for advancement and promotion
• Support for continued professional development and education
• STRS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
• High quality programs and events for work-life balance
• Faculty mentoring available to aid transition from professional work to a teaching role

*SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

• Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by the department
• Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning
• Prepare and provide syllabi for all assigned sections in accordance with department and divisional policies
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies, use available instructional technology when appropriate
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student’s needs
• Support classroom and online efforts to promote student success
• Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner to promote learning
• Maintain accurate records of student progress
• Submit final grade rosters according to established deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Adjunct Faculty cannot be assigned to teach more than the maximum of 12 credit hours per semester

Requirements

• Minimum of a master’s degree in astronomy or physics required
• Minimum of 1-2 years of teaching astronomy in different modalities required
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience is preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the course and program level
• Ability to teach in-person and online courses required
• Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills with the capacity to work successfully in a culturally diverse college community
• Must possess demonstrated skills in using modern educational technology, including multimedia-based instruction

Official transcripts for all post‑secondary degrees (if applicable) and successful completion of a background check will be required prior to date of hire.

Sinclair Community College
Human Resources
444 W. Third St. Building 7, Room 340
Dayton, Ohio, 45402