Political Science - 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

Support for continued professional development

STRS pension participation

Job summary

Sinclair Community College is looking for part-time (adjunct) faculty to teach Political Science courses at various campuses in Dayton, OH. Candidates should have a master's degree in political science or equivalent and should demonstrate teaching experience.

Responsibilities include planning instruction, evaluating student work, and contributing to a positive learning environment. Benefits include tuition waivers and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a master's degree in political science or equivalent.
• Success in prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Commitment to improving student learning is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teach curriculum as developed by the department.
• Plan instruction to maximize student learning.
• Maintain records of student progress.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Skills in using modern educational technology

Education

Master's degree in political science

18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework

Job description

Political Science - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

The Sinclair Political 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. 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.

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 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

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.