Physics - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Sinclair Community College; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 1,188,799 - 1,693,139; 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

Faculty mentoring

Job summary

Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for the Physics Department. The role includes teaching courses aligned with the curriculum developed by the department, with a starting pay of $1,046 per credit hour taught.

The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree in physics and prior teaching experience. The college offers benefits including tuition waivers and professional development support.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a master's degree in physics or related content area with 18 graduate credit hours.
• Evidence of prior teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to enhancing student learning through innovative strategies.

Responsibilities

• Teach curriculum developed by the physics department.
• Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
• Employ effective teaching strategies and utilize available instructional technology.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in modern educational technology

Education

Master's degree in Physics

Job description

The Sinclair Physics Department provides courses that showcase how physics applies to real‑world contexts and supports students’ career and professional goals. Courses are delivered by distinguished faculty using state‑of‑the‑art facilities and computer‑aided data acquisition.

Starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $1,046 per credit hour taught. The full list of courses available for teaching can be found in the department’s course catalog.

This position is open only to applicants who reside in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky, or who can work within one of these states.

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 to transition from professional work to teaching

Principal Accountabilities

• Teach curriculum developed by the physics department
• Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning
• Prepare and provide syllabi for all assigned sections in accordance with department and divisional policies
• Employ effective teaching strategies and utilize available instructional technology
• Modify instruction to meet the needs of diverse students
• Support classroom and online efforts to promote student success
• Evaluate and return student work promptly 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 12 credit hours per semester

Requirements

• Minimum of a master’s degree in physics or a master’s degree with at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework in the required content area
• Evidence of prior teaching experience preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to enhancing student learning through innovative strategies required
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work successfully in a culturally diverse college community required
• Proficiency in modern educational technology, including multimedia‑based instruction, required
• Official transcripts for all post‑secondary degrees and successful completion of a background check will be required prior to hire