Mechanical Engineering Technology - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Sinclair Community College

Dayton (OH)

Hybrid

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

Part time

32 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Waiver for You

Career Growth Opportunities

Generous Retirement Benefits

Work-Life Balance and Wellness

Faculty Mentorship

Job summary

Sinclair Community College seeks part-time (adjunct) faculty in Mechanical Engineering Technology. The role will include teaching face-to-face courses on the downtown Dayton campus or at area High School Partners, with starting pay at $1,046 per credit hour assigned.

Applicants must reside in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky or be able to work in one of these states. Sinclair requires transcripts and background checks prior to employment.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or MET required.
Evidence of successful prior teaching experience required.
Master’s degree preferred (or must be obtained within specified period).
ABET accreditation experience preferred.
CAD design, additive manufacturing, or product development experience preferred.
Experience teaching in a community college environment preferred.
Minimum three years of relevant industrial/professional experience preferred.
Ability to present MET topics during interview required.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for a community college environment.

Responsibilities

Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by the department.
Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
Prepare and provide syllabi for all assigned sections per policies.
Use appropriate teaching strategies and instructional technology.
Modify methods to meet diverse student needs.
Support classroom and online efforts to promote student success.
Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner.
Maintain accurate records of student progress.
Submit final grade rosters by deadlines.
Maintain confidentiality of student information.
Adjuncts cannot teach more than 12 credit hours per semester.

Skills

Teaching experience

Public speaking

Flexibility in teaching schedule

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or MET

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD / CAD design

Additive Manufacturing

Product development

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Technology - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Job Title Mechanical Engineering Technology - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Location

Location Multiple Locations, OH

Job Number

Job Number 04780

Department

Department Mechanical Engineering Technology

Job Category

Job Category Adjunct Faculty (Part-time)

Job Type

Job Type Full-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 Mechanical Engineering Technology Department prepares students for a wide range of careers in mechanical design, performance testing, and laboratory analysis. The Mechanical Engineering Technology degree program emphasizes both applied and theoretical skills, giving graduates the strong, hands-on foundation employers such as Honda, Goodyear, and GE value in their engineering technicians. Graduates of the program are highly sought after by local universities and employers, often excelling beyond traditional university students due to Sinclair's strong emphasis on practical, real-world learning.
The Mechanical Engineering Technology Department is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty to teach face-to-face for day, evening, and weekend courses at our downtown Dayton campus and/or area High School Partners. 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

Requirements

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, or a related area required
Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, or a related field preferred
Candidates who do not possess a master’s degree will be required to obtain one within a specified period of time
Evidence of successful prior teaching experience required
Experience with ABET accreditations preferred
Experience with CAD design skills, Additive Manufacturing experience, or product development skills preferred
Experience teaching in a community college environment preferred
Minimum of three years recent & relevant industrial and/or professional experience preferred
Ability to give a presentation on an MET related topic during the interview required
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
Be flexible in teaching day, evening or weekend classes at the Dayton campus, Learning Centers, Mason campus and in local K-12 schools offering CCP courses, as applicable
Willingness to work in the community to promote the Mechanical Engineering Technology program

A contract for employment will not be issued without receiving official transcripts for all post-secondary degrees and successful completion of a background check.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher?
- Yes
- No
* What location(s) are you interested in teaching?
- Main Campus - Dayton, Ohio
- Centerville Campus - Centerville, Ohio
- Mason Campus - Mason, Ohio
- Remote
* 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.