Tartan TOPS - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Sinclair Community College; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 1,400,000 - 1,929,000; Part time

Job summary

Sinclair Community College invites applications for a Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty position in the Tartan TOPS program at the Downtown Dayton campus. The role focuses on Life Skills and Work Skills courses for students in a program serving individuals with intellectual disabilities.

The successful candidate will have teaching experience, a bachelor’s degree, and a commitment to accessible education, including leveraging modern educational technology and internship experiences to prepare students

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in the content area or related field.
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience preferred.
• Experience working with students with disabilities and internships required.
• Commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in a community college setting.
• Proficiency with modern educational technology and multimedia instruction.

Responsibilities

• Adjunct faculty 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 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 successEvaluate 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.

Skills

Teaching experience

Experience with students with disabil

Internship experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or related field

Tools

Multimedia tools

Job description

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

Job Title

Tartan TOPS - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Location

Main Campus - Dayton, OH

Job Number

04708

Department

Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

Job Category

Adjunct Faculty (Part-time)

Job Type

Part-Time

Status

Regular

Job Open Date

09/01/2026

Resume Review Date

Ongoing

Closing Date

12/31/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Position Summary

The Sinclair Tartan TOPS (Transition Option in Post-Secondary Education) Program will provide an educational/career pathway for part-time students who have an intellectual disability. Students completing the pathway will receive an Academic Career Readiness and Training credential. The general education courses taken as part of this program will assist students with developing the skills needed for academic and career success. Students will complete two semesters of internship experiences to prepare them to enter the workforce.

Sinclair is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty for daytime classes at our downtown Dayton campus. The successful candidate will have experience working with students with disabilities and students with internships. The adjunct will be teaching Life Skills and Work Skills courses for the TOPS program.

The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $1,016 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:

• 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 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 student successEvaluate 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 bachelor’s degree in the content area or a related field required
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience preferred
• Experience working with students with disabilities and experience required
• Experience working with students in internships required
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the course and program level required
• 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

1. * Do you have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a related field?
   1. Yes
   2. No
2. * 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.
   1. Ohio
   2. Indiana
   3. Kentucky
   4. I do not reside in or am unable to perform work in one of these states.
3. * 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.
   1. Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States and do not require sponsorship now or in the future.
   2. Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States but will require sponsorship now or in the future.
   3. No, I am not authorized to work in the United States.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Other
2. Bachelor's Transcript
3. Master's Transcript