Automotive Technology - Part-Time; Adjunct Faculty

Position Summary

The Automotive Technology Program is designed for students aspiring to become automotive service technicians in automobile dealerships, independent service facilities and auto-related industries.
Automotive Technology is a challenging, high-paying career path, and it begins with your desire to succeed along with state-of-the-art training from Sinclair College. Sinclair is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty to teach in-person classes during daytime and evening hours at the Dayton campus. The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $1,016 per credit hour.

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.

• 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 student’s 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 bachelor’s degree in automotive technology or related field required; OR must meet the specific requirements associated with Tested Experience
• Tested Experience Requirements:
  • Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required AND
  • Minimum of five years of experience in the field or industry required AND
  • Must possess an appropriate industry license, credential, or certification required. (ex. ASE certified)
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience is preferred
• Hold and maintain the Automotive Service Excellence certification in the content area taught
• 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 meet the education requirements for the position as listed in the job posting?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you meet the work experience requirements of this position as described?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you meet the licensure and certification requirements as described in the posting?
  • Yes
  • No

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Optional Documents
• Other
• Associate's Transcript
• Bachelor's Transcript
• Master's Transcript

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