Communication - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

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Dayton (OH)

On-site

USD 1,189,000 - 1,693,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per‑

STRS pension with 14% employer contrib

Work-life balance programs

Faculty mentoring

Job summary

Sinclair Community College in Dayton, OH is seeking part-time adjunct faculty in the Communication department to teach face-to-face day courses at the downtown campus, Learning Centers, and CCP high schools. The starting pay is $1,046 per credit hour assigned to teach.

This position is open to Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky residents or those able to work in one of these states. Applicants must hold a Master’s in communication or have completed 18 graduate credit hours in communication.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in communication is required.
If master's is in another field, at least 18 graduate credit hours in communication.
Prior teaching experience preferred.
Ability to use modern educational technology.

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

Teaching

Communication

Student engagement

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in communication

18 graduate credit hours in communication

Tools

Educational technology

Multimedia instruction

Job description

Position Information

Job Title: Communication - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Location: Main Campus - Dayton, OH

Job Number: 05134

Department: Communication

Job Category: Adjunct Faculty (Part-time)

Job Type: Part-Time

Status: Regular

Job Open Date: 05/18/2026

Resume Review Date: Ongoing

Closing Date: 08/31/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Position Summary

SinclairCommunication Department provides a comprehensive study ofcommunication and exposes students to the basics as well as toadvanced techniques, tools, and philosophies that will equip themwith the necessary skills they need to transmit information moreeffectively in various environments.

Sinclair is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty forface-to-face day courses at our downtown Dayton campus, LearningCenters, and CCP high schools. The starting pay for Adjunct Facultyis $1,046 per credit hour assigned to teach. For the full list ofavailable courses to teach, please explore our coursecatalog.

This position is open only to applicants who residein Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky, or who are able to perform workwithin one of these states. Sinclair Community College restrictspart-time employment to approved states due to employment, tax, andbenefits compliance requirements.

Why work for Sinclair College?

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 anytime. This position description does not represent in any way acontract 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 musthave completed at least 18 semester credit hours of graduatecoursework in communication
Evidence of successful prior teaching experience ispreferred
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 educationaltechnology, including multimedia-based instruction

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

Supplemental Questions

* 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 applicantsfor 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.