Psychology - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Sinclair Community College; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 1,377,600 - 1,515,360; 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

Job summary

Sinclair Community College in Dayton seeks a part-time (adjunct) faculty member for the Psychology Department. The role involves teaching courses at various campuses, following a curriculum designed by the department. Candidates must have a master’s degree in psychology or related field and reside in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky.

The position offers competitive pay at $1,046 per credit hour, along with benefits like tuition waivers and professional development support. The ideal candidate will have effective communication skills and previous teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required with 18 credit hours in psychology.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.
• Commitment to student success through innovative strategies.

Responsibilities

• Teach curriculum developed by the department.
• Organize instruction to maximize student learning.
• Prepare syllabi in accordance with policies.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Modern educational technology

Education

Master’s degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Psychology – Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Job Title: Psychology – Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Location: Main Campus - Dayton, OH

Job Number: 05111

Job Category: Adjunct Faculty (Part-time)

Job Type: Part-Time

Status: Regular

Job Open Date: 05/18/2026

Closing Date: 08/31/2026

Position Summary

The Sinclair Psychology Department is devoted to providing quality education in the study of human behavior through both the traditional classroom setting and distance learning environments. The department is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty to teach face‑to‑face for morning, afternoon, and evening courses at our downtown Dayton campus, Courseview campus in Mason, OH and Centerville campus.

Compensation and Eligibility

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.

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 psychology 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 the date of hire.

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.