Communication - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Sinclair Community College; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 11,673 - 33,480; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per semester

Support for professional development

STRS pension participation, 14% employer contribution

Job summary

Sinclair Community College is seeking a part-time (adjunct) faculty for the Communication department at its Dayton campus. This role involves teaching courses, organizing instruction to maximize student learning, and evaluating student performance.

Applicants must have a master’s degree in communication or extensive coursework in the field. Benefits include tuition waivers and support for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a master’s degree in communication required.
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies.

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 communication

18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework in communication

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 05/18/2026

Resume Review Date

Resume Review Date Ongoing

Closing Date

Closing Date 08/31/2026

Open Until Filled No

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 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 aide 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 communication required.
  • Applicants whose master’s degree is in another discipline must have completed at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework in communication
• 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
• 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