Political Science - Part-Time; Adjunct Faculty

Political Science - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Job Title 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 08/25/2025

Resume Review Date Ongoing

Closing Date 01/12/2026

Open Until Filled No

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, Course view campus in Mason, OH and Centerville campus.

The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $1,016 per credit hour assigned to teach.

Why work for Sinclair College?

• 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.

• 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

• 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 skills and interpersonal skills with the capacity to work successfully in a culturally diverse college community
• 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.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a minimum of a master's degree in a related field?
  • Yes
  • No

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Master's Transcript

• Teaching Philosophy
• Other
• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Associate’s Transcript
• Bachelor’s Transcript
• PhD/EdD/JD Transcripts

Sinclair Community College
Human Resources
444 W. Third St. Building 7, Room 340
Dayton, Ohio, 45402