Political Science - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Location Main Campus - Dayton, OH

Job Number 03492

Department Political Science

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 Political Science Department explores the study of government, politics, and power in all its forms—local, national, and global. Political Science examines how societies organize authority, make collective decisions, and resolve conflict through political institutions, processes, and ideas. Governments establish, administer, and enforce the rules, regulations, and programs that shape the lives of citizens, and they vary widely in structure, legitimacy, and effectiveness.

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 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 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 political science 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.