Music - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Sinclair Community College; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 1,378,000 - 1,515,000; Part time

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 in Dayton, OH is seeking qualified percussion instructors to teach face-to-face at the Dayton campus as Adjunct Faculty. The starting pay is $1,046 per credit hour assigned to teach, and the role is part-time with appointments open to residents of OH, IN, or KY as required by state employment rules.

Sinclair offers (tuition waiver, career growth, STRS retirement, work-life balance, and mentorship) to part-time adjunct faculty, reflecting a strong commitment to faculty

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with tested experience in the content area.
• Master’s degree in music or a Master’s with at least 18 graduate credits in the content area preferred.
• Proven percussion experience at a variety of student experience levels.
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for a diverse college community.
• Must possess demonstrated skills in using modern educational technology, including multimedia-based instruction.

Responsibilities

• Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by the department
• Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning
• Prepare 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

Skills

Percussion experience

Teaching experience

Effective communication

Educational technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree with tested experience

Master’s degree in music or 18 graduate credits

Job description

Music, Percussion - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Job Title Music, Percussion - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Location

Location Main Campus - Dayton, OH

Job Number

Job Number 05518

Department

Department Music

Job Category

Job Category Adjunct Faculty (Part-time)

Job Type

Job Type Part-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 Music Program provides a comprehensive foundation, fulfilling the first two years of a bachelor’s degree in music, with a strong emphasis on public performance. This program equips students with the skills and academic preparation necessary for success in advanced music studies and professional performance opportunities.

Sinclair is currently seeking qualified percussion instructors to teach face-to-face at the Dayton campus. The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $1,046 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.

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 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

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree with Tested Experience in the content area required; master’s degree in music or a master’s degree with at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework in the content area preferred
• Proven and successful percussion experience, at a variety of student experience levels requiredEvidence 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 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