Economics - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Sinclair Community College; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; 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

Job summary

Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio seeks part-time Adjunct Faculty to teach economics. Faculty will provide students with a strong foundation in economic principles and financial management. Responsibilities include planning lessons, teaching curriculum, and evaluating student work.

A master’s degree in economics or a related field is required, along with strong communication skills and experience in teaching. The role offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a master’s degree in economics or related field.
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning.

Responsibilities

• Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by the department.
• Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
• Prepare and provide syllabi for assigned sections.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Educational technology skills

Education

Master's degree in economics

At least 18 semester credit hours in economics

Job description

The Sinclair Economics Department is seeking dedicated and knowledgeable faculty members to join a dynamic team. The department provides students with a strong foundation in economic principles and financial management, equipping them for success in business careers or further university studies.

Sinclair is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty to teach face-to-face courses at our main campus in downtown Dayton, Centerville Campus, and Courseview campus in Mason.

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?

• 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

• 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 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
• Adjunct Faculty cannot be assigned to teach more than the maximum of 12 credit hours per semester
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of a master’s degree in economics or a master’s degree with at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework in economics 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
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work successfully in a community college environment
• 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.