Tartan TOPS - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Location Main Campus - Dayton, OH

Job Number 04708

Department Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

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 Tartan TOPS (Transition Option in Post-Secondary Education) Program will provide an educational/career pathway for part-time students who have an intellectual disability. Students completing the pathway will receive an Academic Career Readiness and Training credential. The general education courses taken as part of this program will assist students with developing the skills needed for academic and career success. Students will complete two semesters of internship experiences to prepare them to enter the workforce.

Sinclair is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty for daytime classes at our downtown Dayton campus. The successful candidate will have experience working with students with disabilities and students with internships. The adjunct will be teaching Life Skills and Work Skills courses for the TOPS program.

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 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 in the content area or a related field required

Evidence of successful prior teaching experience preferred

Experience working with students with disabilities and experience required

Experience working with students in internships required

Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the course and program level required

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.