Computer Science - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Sinclair Community College; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 1,154,704 - 1,644,578; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per semester

Structured opportunity for advancement

Support for professional development

STRS pension participation with employer contribution

High quality work-life balance programs

Faculty mentoring available

Job summary

Sinclair Community College is seeking a part-time (adjunct) faculty for the Computer Science Department. This position involves teaching courses at various campuses including Dayton, Mason, and Centerville.

The ideal candidate must have at least a bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience, and they will enjoy benefits such as a tuition waiver and support for professional development. This role also emphasizes effective teaching and innovative strategies to enhance student learning.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in computer science required.
• Skills in computer programming and database development are necessary.
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize instruction for maximum student learning.
• Prepare and submit syllabi according to policies.
• Use appropriate teaching strategies and instructional technologies.
• Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner.

Skills

Computer programming skills

Database design and development

Application development

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to student learning

Teaching in a student-centered active learning model

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Associate's degree + 5 years experience

Tools

Modern educational technology

Job description

Computer Science - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Position Summary:

The Sinclair Computer Science Department is currently seeking a part-time (adjunct) faculty to teach face‑to‑face for day, evening, and weekend courses at our downtown Dayton campus, Courseview campus in Mason, Ohio, and Centerville campus.

The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $1,016 per credit hour assigned to teach. 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.

Benefits

• 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

Principal Accountabilities

• Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning.
• Prepare, distribute and submit 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 students’ 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.
• Cannot exceed maximum of 12 credit hours per semester.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in computer science is required, OR an associate’s degree in the content area and five years professional experience as a software programmer, database developer or related field.
• Skills in computer programming with a variety of languages, database design and development, and application development required.
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the course and program level, including the ability to teach in a student‑centered active learning model required.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, and the capacity to work successfully in a culturally diverse college community required.
• 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.

*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.