Astronomy - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Astronomy - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty
Location Main Campus - Dayton, OH
Job Number 05345
Department Physics
Job Category Adjunct Faculty (Part-time)
Job Type Part-Time
Status Regular
Job Open Date 01/12/2026
Resume Review Date Ongoing
Closing Date 05/18/2026
Open Until Filled No
Position Summary The Sinclair Astronomy Department offers students an out-of-this-world opportunity to explore the universe and understand our place in it. Using the laws of physics, chemistry, biology, and geology, astronomers study the Earth as a planet and everything beyond its atmosphere. The department prepares students with broad problem-solving skills applicable to careers in education, research, industry, and public outreach.
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 work for Sinclair College?
The following are some of the benefits that part-time/adjunct faculty with Sinclair College receive:
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 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 student's 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 astronomy or physics required
Minimum of 1-2 years of teaching astronomy in different modalities 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
Ability to teach in-person and online courses required
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
Official transcripts for all post-secondary degrees (if applicable) and successful completion of a background check will be required prior to date of hire.