Psychology - 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

STRS pension participation

Professional development support

Mentoring for teaching transition

Job summary

Sinclair Community College’s Psychology Department seeks part-time adjunct faculty to teach face-to-face courses at the downtown Dayton campus, Courseview in Mason, OH, and Centerville. Starting pay is $1,046 per credit hour; positions are limited to residents of OH/IN/KY or those able to work within those states.

Qualified applicants hold a master’s in psychology with 18 graduate credits and show commitment to student learning using modern educational technology.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the content area is required.
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teaching experience

Educational technology

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in psychology with 18 credit hours

Tools

Multimedia tools

Job description

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

Job Title

Psychology - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Location

Main Campus - Dayton, OH

Job Number

05111

Department

Psychology

Job Category

Adjunct Faculty (Part-time)

Job Type

Part-Time

Status

Regular

Job Open Date

05/18/2026

Resume Review Date

Ongoing

Closing Date

08/31/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Position Summary

The SinclairPsychology Department is devoted to providing qualityeducation in the study of human behavior through both thetraditional classroom setting and distance learning environments.The department is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty toteach face-to-face for morning, afternoon, and evening courses atour downtown Dayton campus, Courseview campus in Mason, OH andCenterville campus.

The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $1,046 per credit hourassigned to teach. For the full list of available courses to teach,please explore our coursecatalog.

This position is open only to applicants who residein Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky, or who are able to perform workwithin one of these states. Sinclair Community College restrictspart-time employment to approved states due to employment, tax, andbenefits compliance requirements.

Why work for Sinclair College?

The following are some of the benefits that part-time/adjunctfaculty with Sinclair College receive:

• Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per semester
• Structured opportunity for advancement and promotion
• Support for continued professional development andeducation
• STRS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
• High quality programs and events for work-life balance
• Faculty mentoring available to aide transition fromprofessional 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 acontract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

• Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by thedepartment
• Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize studentlearning
• Prepare and provide syllabi for all assigned sections inaccordance with department and divisional policies
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies, useavailable instructional technology when appropriate
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategiesto meet diverse students’ needs
• Support classroom and online efforts to promote studentsuccess
• Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner to promotelearning
• Maintain accurate records of student progress
• Submit final grade rosters according to establisheddeadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Adjunct Faculty cannot be assigned to teach more than themaximum of 12 credit hours per semester

Requirements

• Minimum of a master’s degree in psychology or a master’s degreewith at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework inthe content area is required
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience ispreferred
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning throughinnovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the courseand program level
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with theability to work successfully in a community collegeenvironment
• Must possess demonstrated skills in using modern educationaltechnology, including multimedia-based instruction

* Official transcripts for all post-secondary degrees (ifapplicable) 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 meet the work experience requirements of this positionas described?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you meet the education requirements for the position aslisted in the job posting?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Please indicate your preference in location(s):
   • Main Campus - Dayton, Ohio
   • Courseview Campus - Mason, Ohio
   • Centerville Campus - Centerville, Ohio
4. * In accordance with Sinclair Community College employment,tax, and benefits compliance requirements, please select the statein which you currently reside or will perform work for thisposition.
   • Ohio
   • Indiana
   • Kentucky
   • I do not reside in or am unable to perform work in one of thesestates.
5. * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States, andwill you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for awork visa? *Sinclair Community College will not sponsor applicantsfor work visas.
   • Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States and do notrequire sponsorship now or in the future.
   • Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States but willrequire 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. Other
2. Associate's Transcript
3. Bachelor's Transcript