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Job Description
Advanced Manufacturing - Tenure Track Faculty
Location Main Campus - Dayton, OH
Job Number 05399
Department Computer Aided Manufacturing
Job Category Faculty
Job Type Full-time Tenure Track
Status Regular
Job Open Date 02/03/2026
Resume Review Date Ongoing
Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes
Position Summary The Sinclair Advanced Manufacturing and Systems Engineering Department is seeking a full-time, Machining and Welding tenure-track faculty member to join its STEM Division beginning Fall 2026. This program provides the needed essential, current, and hands-on based technological skills necessary to thrive in today's manufacturing world. The curriculum provides leading-edge technology in the focus areas of machining, tool design, jig and fixture design, CNC programming, and Welding (MIG, TIG, STICK) applications.
This tenure track role typically requires at least a 40-hour work week which includes a course load of 15 credit hours per semester, and a minimum of five office hours per week. In addition to these responsibilities, the instructor will be expected to perform related duties such as serving on department and college committees, coordinating courses, serving as an ambassador for the Advanced Manufacturing & Systems Engineering Technology programs, and mentoring adjunct faculty. Teaching assignments may include day and evening assignments on the Dayton, Centerville, and Mason campuses. Additionally, assignments may include day assignments at area high schools. The position reports to the Advanced Manufacturing & Systems Technology (AM&SE) Department Chair.
All full-time faculty salaries are determined by the Provost's Office and are commensurate with education and experience.
Why work for Sinclair College?
The following are some of the benefits that full-time faculty with Sinclair College receive:
Tuition waiver for employee and dependents for all Sinclair courses and programs
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
•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 Satisfactory performance of the Four Critical Performance areas required for all full-time faculty:
Teaching, Learning, and Student Development:
Participate in the continuing development and implementation of the department's curriculum through teaching that reflects a strong commitment to fostering student success. Through in-class and out-of-class initiatives, actively seek to advance the development of individual students and their capacity to meet their educational goals.
Scholarship and Professional Growth:
Maintain and seek to improve currency and competence in the discipline and as a teacher.
Curriculum Design, Assessment, and Evaluation:
In collaboration with colleagues, actively contribute to the continuous review and revision of the department's curriculum. Must exhibit advanced computer proficiency, alongside the capability and time-management skills required for the effective development and revision of face-to-face and online courses. Implement evaluations according to established standards and use assessment data to continuously improve teaching and learning.
Workplace and Community Service:
Contribute to the operation and advancement of the college through committee service and other activities. Extend professional expertise to the community served by the college.
Compliance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Full-Time Faculty Handbook and the Full-Time Employee Handbook
Teaching a minimum of 30 semester hours annually during the academic year
Other duties as assigned
Requirements Minimum of a bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred
Candidates without a master's degree will be required to obtain one within a specified time
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in set-up and operation of basic machining and welding equipment required
Ability to demonstrate operation of basic machine shop equipment and welding equipment (live or in video demonstration) required
Experience with G and M code programming preferred
4 & 5 axis machining experience preferred
AutoCAD and MasterCam (or other CAD-CAM software) experience desirable
Experience with ProtoTRAK controls and operations preferred
Experience with programming, set-up and operation of vertical machining centers and turning centers preferred
Ability to teach applied shop related math courses which include application of algebra, geometry, trigonometry in machine lab and welding applications
Ability to effectively communicate and demonstrate basic machine shop and welding practices to students.
Familiar with safety procedures in a machine lab and welding environment
Must be able to work with a diverse group of team members
Willing to represent Sinclair at college/career fairs, etc. Help recruit students into the program.
Willing and able to work flexible hours (day and evening sections)
Able to utilize and incorporate technology in the classroom
Able to assist with curriculum development
Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the course and program level, including ability to teach in a student-centered active learning model
Active business and industry engagement in the region served by Sinclair Community College preferred
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work successfully in a community college environment