Sociology - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 13,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per…

Structured advancement and promotion

Professional development support

STRS pension with employer contrib.

Work-life balance events

Faculty mentoring

Job summary

Sinclair Community College seeks part-time adjunct Sociology faculty to teach face‑to‑face courses at the Dayton, Mason, and Centerville campuses.

The starting pay is $1,046 per credit hour. Open to Ohio residents and those able to work in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky. Applicants must have a master’s in sociology or 18 related graduate hours and pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in sociology or a Master’s with 18 grad hours in the content area is required.
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills in a culturally diverse college community.
• Ability to pass a DRC background check.

Responsibilities

• Teach curriculum developed by the department.
• Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
• Prepare and provide syllabi for all assigned sections in accordance with policies.
• Employ instructional technology when appropriate.
• Modify teaching methods to meet diverse students’ needs.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Maintain up to 12 credit hours per semester.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Innovative teaching strategies

Educational technology

Background check readiness

Education

Master’s degree in sociology

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours

Job description

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

Job Title

Sociology - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Location

Multiple Locations, OH

Job Number

05099

Department

Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

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 SinclairSociology 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 coursecatalog.

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 work for Sinclair College?

• 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 aide transition from professional 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 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 studentsuccess
• 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 (*).

1. * 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
2. * Please indicate your preference of location(s):
   • Main Campus - Dayton, Ohio
   • Courseview Campus - Mason, Ohio
3. * 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.
4. * 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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Teaching Philosophy
2. Other
3. Letter of Recommendation (1)
4. Associate's Transcript
5. Bachelor's Transcript
6. Master's Transcript