Sociology - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty
chronicle of higher educationDayton, OH
$1,046
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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 (*).
- 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.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Teaching Philosophy
Other
Letter of Recommendation (1)
Associate's Transcript
Bachelor's Transcript
Master's Transcript
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