Sociology - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Sinclair Community College

Dayton (OH)

Hybrid

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

Part time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Waiver for You

Career Growth Opportunities

Generous Retirement Benefits

Work-Life Balance and Wellness

Faculty Mentorship

Job summary

The Sinclair Sociology Department is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach face-to-face 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 to residents of Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky who can perform work there. Minimum requirements include a master’s degree in sociology (or 18 graduate hours in sociology) and demonstrated teaching ability; prior

Qualifications

Master's degree in sociology or a master's with 18 graduate hours in sociology.
Evidence of successful prior teaching experience preferred.
Commitment to innovative strategies to improve student learning.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills in a diverse college environment.
Ability to use modern educational technology for instruction.
Background check clearance required.

Responsibilities

Teach curriculum developed by the department for face-to-face sections.
Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
Prepare syllabi for assigned sections per policies.
Apply effective teaching methods and appropriate instructional tech.
Adapt methods to meet diverse student needs.
Support classroom and online efforts to promote student success.
Evaluate student work promptly and maintain progress records.
Submit final grade rosters by deadlines and maintain confidentiality.
Adhere to credit-hour limits (maximum of 12 hours/semester).

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Educational technology

Cultural competence

Education

Master's degree in sociology

18 graduate hours in sociology

Tools

Multimedia tools

Job description

Department Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

Job Category

Job Category Adjunct Faculty (Part-time)

Job Type

Job Type Part-Time

Status

Status Regular

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/01/2026

Resume Review Date

Resume Review Date Ongoing

Closing Date

Closing Date 12/31/2026

Open Until Filled No

Position Summary

The Sinclair Sociology Department is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty to teach face-to-face for day, evening, 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 sociology 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 skills and interpersonal skills with the capacity to work successfully in a culturally diverse college community
Must possess demonstrated skills in using modern educational technology, including multimedia-based instruction
Ability to pass a DRC background check required

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 master's degree in a related field, or a master's degree with 18 graduate hours in a related field?
- Yes
- No
* Please indicate your preference of location(s):
- Main Campus - Dayton, Ohio
- Courseview Campus - Mason, Ohio
* 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.