Communication - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Sinclair Community College; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 1,189,000 - 1,693,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Waiver for You

Career Growth Opportunities

Generous Retirement Benefits

Work-Life Balance and Wellness

Faculty Mentorship

Job summary

The Sinclair Communication Department seeks part-time (adjunct) faculty for face-to-face day courses at our downtown Dayton campus, Learning Centers, and CCP high schools. The starting pay is $1,046 per credit hour assigned to teach.

Applicants must reside in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky, or be able to perform work in one of these states. Part-time employment is restricted to approved states due to compliance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in communication or a related field.
• Master’s in another discipline with at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework in communication.
• Neither of the above qualifications.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

In-person teaching

Education

Master's degree in communication

Master's in another discipline with 18 grad hours in communication

Neither of the above qualifications

Job description

Communication - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Job Title Communication - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Location

Location Main Campus - Dayton, OH

Job Number

Job Number 05134

Department

Department Communication

Job Category

Job Category Adjunct Faculty (Part-time)

Job Type

Job Type Part-Time

Status

Status Regular

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/01/2026

Resume Review Date

Resume Review Date Ongoing

Closing Date

Closing Date 12/31/2026

Open Until Filled No

Position Summary

The Sinclair Communication Department provides a comprehensive study of communication and exposes students to the basics as well as to advanced techniques, tools, and philosophies that will equip them with the necessary skills they need to transmit information more effectively in various environments.
Sinclair is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty for face-to-face day courses at our downtown Dayton campus, Learning Centers, and CCP high schools. 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 you’ll love Sinclair:

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

• Tuition Waiver for You: Employees can take advantage of tuition-free access for up to 3 credit hours per semester.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Grow your career through opportunities for advancement and promotion
• Generous Retirement Benefits: Build your future through participation in STRS , including a 14% employer contribution.
• Work-Life Balance and Wellness: Access programs, resources, and events that support your personal well-being and professional success.
• Faculty Mentorship: Receive guidance and support from experienced faculty to help you transition from a professional career into the classroom.

*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

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

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * I possess one of the following educational requirements:
  • I possess a master’s degree in communication.
  • I possess a master’s degree in another discipline and have completed at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework in communication.
  • I possess neither of the above qualifications.
• * Are you able to teach face-to-face classes?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In accordance with Sinclair Community College employment, tax, and benefits compliance requirements, please select the state in which you currently reside or will perform work for this position.
  • Ohio
  • Indiana
  • Kentucky
  • I do not reside in or am unable to perform work in one of these states.
• * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States, and will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work visa? *Sinclair Community College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
  • Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States and do not require sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States but will require sponsorship now or in the future.
  • No, I am not authorized to work in the United States.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Master's Transcript

Optional Documents

• Other
• Bachelor's Transcript
• PhD/EdD/JD Transcripts

Sinclair Community College
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Dayton, Ohio, 45402