Religion - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Sinclair Community College

Dayton (OH)

Hybrid

USD 1,240,000 - 1,653,000

Part time

34 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Waiver

Career Growth Opportunities

Generous Retirement Benefits

Work-Life Balance and Wellness

Faculty Mentorship

Job summary

Sinclair Community College in Dayton invites applications for part-time adjunct faculty in the Religion Department. You will teach courses across day, evening, online and weekend schedules at downtown Dayton, Courseview in Mason, and Centerville campuses, following department guidelines and course catalogs.

The position requires a master’s degree in religion (or a related field with 18 graduate credits), strong communication, and ability to use modern instructional technology.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in religion or a Master’s degree with at least 18 graduate credits 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Educational technology

Innovative teaching strategies

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in religion

Master’s degree with 18 graduate credits in the content area

Tools

Multimedia-based instruction

Job description

The Sinclair Religion Department offers a dynamic opportunity to engage students in one of the most thought-provoking and globally relevant academic disciplines. The study of religion at Sinclair seeks to understand the world’s diverse religious traditions — both in their historical development and in their ongoing influence in contemporary society. Inherently interdisciplinary, Religious Studies explores religion as a cultural, historical, philosophical, and psychological phenomenon, helping students appreciate its depth and complexity across human experience.

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 course catalog .

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 you’ll love Sinclair:

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

Tuition Waiver for You: Employees can take advantage of tuition-free access for up to 3 credit hours per semester.
Career Growth Opportunities: Grow your career through opportunities for advancement and promotion
Generous Retirement Benefits: Build your future through participation in STRS , including a 14% employer contribution.
Work-Life Balance and Wellness: Access programs, resources, and events that support your personal well-being and professional success.
Faculty Mentorship: Receive guidance and support from experienced faculty to help you transition from a professional career into the classroom.

*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.

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 religion 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 (*).

* Do you have a minimum of a master’s degree in religion or a master’s degree with at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework in the content area?
- Yes
- No
* 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 these states.
* 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.