Religion - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Location Main Campus - Dayton, OH

Job Number 03491

Department Religious Studies

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 Religion Department offers a dynamic opportunity to engage students in one of the most thought-provoking and globally relevant academic disciplines. The study of religion at Sinclair seeks to understand the world's diverse religious traditions — both in their historical development and in their ongoing influence in contemporary society. Inherently interdisciplinary, Religious Studies explores religion as a cultural, historical, philosophical, and psychological phenomenon, helping students appreciate its depth and complexity across human experience.

Sinclair is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty for day, evening, online 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 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:

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 master's degree in religion 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 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.