Political Science - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 1,189,000 - 1,693,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per

Structured advancement opportunities

Professional development support

STRS pension with employer contrib.

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

Sinclair Community College is hiring part-time (adjunct) Political Science faculty for day, evening, online and weekend courses at Dayton, Mason, and Centerville campuses. Starting pay is per credit hour and set by College policies.

Applicants must reside in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky or be able to work within these states; transcripts and background checks are required prior to hire. The department seeks qualified instructors to deliver engaging courses and support student success.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in political science or a Master’s with 18 graduate credits in political science.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Ability to use modern educational technology and multimedia instruction.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for a community college setting.
• Official transcripts and background check are required.

Responsibilities

• Teach curriculum developed by the department.
• Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
• Prepare syllabi for all assigned sections.
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies and use instructional technology.
• Modify methods to meet diverse student needs.
• Support classroom and online efforts to promote student success.
• Evaluate and return student work promptly and maintain records.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master’s degree in political science

Tools

Learning management system

Multimedia instruction tools

Job description

Position Information

Job Title Political Science - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Location Main Campus - Dayton, OH

Job Number 03492

Department Political Science

Job Category Adjunct Faculty (Part-time)

Job Type Part-Time

Status Regular

Open Date 05/18/2026

Resume Review Date Ongoing

Closing Date 08/31/2026

Open Until Filled No

Position Summary

The SinclairPolitical Science Department explores the study of government, politics, and power in all its forms—local, national,and global. Political Science examines how societies organize authority, make collective decisions, and resolve conflict through political institutions, processes, and ideas. Governments establish, administer, and enforce the rules, regulations, and programs that shape the lives of citizens, and they vary widely in structure, legitimacy, and effectiveness.

Sinclair is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty for day, evening, online and weekend courses at our downtown Dayton campus, Courseview campus in Mason, OH and Centerville campus.

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 coursecatalog .

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

*SCC has the right to revise this position description at anytime. 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 master’s degree in political science or a master’s degree with at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework in the content area is required.
• Evidence 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 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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a minimum of a master's degree in a related field?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * 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 those states.
3. * 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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Master's Transcript

Optional Documents

1. Teaching Philosophy
2. Other
3. Letter of Recommendation (1)
4. Associate's Transcript
5. Bachelor's Transcript
6. PhD/EdD/JD Transcripts