Music, Percussion - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Location Main Campus - Dayton, OH

Job Number 05518

Department Music

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 Music Program provides a comprehensive foundation, fulfilling the first two years of a bachelor's degree in music, with a strong emphasis on public performance. This program equips students with the skills and academic preparation necessary for success in advanced music studies and professional performance opportunities.

Sinclair is currently seeking qualified percussion instructors to teach face-to-face at the Dayton campus. The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $1,046 per credit hour assigned to teach.

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 bachelor's degree with Tested Experience in the content area required; master's degree in music or a master's degree with at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework in the content area preferred

Proven and successful percussion experience, at a variety of student experience levels 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 diverse college community

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.