Dental Hygiene - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Dental Hygiene - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty
Location Main Campus - Dayton, OH
Job Number 03474
Department Dental Health Sciences
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 Dental Hygiene Program is designed to successfully prepare students to enter the dental profession in any one of the designated roles of the dental hygienist as defined by the American Dental Hygienists' Association and be employed in a variety of settings.
Sinclair is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty to work in the Dental Hygiene Clinic in the mornings and afternoons at the Dayton campus. The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $1,016 per credit hour assigned to teach.
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, distribute and submit 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
Cannot exceed maximum of 12 credit hours per semester
Requirements Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a related field required
Minimum of three years of working experience in the field or industry as a dentist or dental hygienist 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 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.