Art History & Visual Literacy Adjunct Faculty

Sinclair Art Department is currently seeking part‑time (adjunct) faculty to teach face‑to‑face courses in day, evening, and weekend sessions at our main campus in Dayton, Ohio.

The position requires a qualified adjunct faculty member to teach Art History and Visual Literacy courses for the upcoming term. Adjunct faculty are compensated at $1,016 per assigned credit hour.

Applicants must reside in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky, or be 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 benefits are available to part‑time/adjunct faculty:

• 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 to aid 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 to maximize student learning
• Prepare and provide syllabi for all assigned sections in accordance with department and divisional policies
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies, using instructional technology when appropriate
• Modify instructional methods and strategies, when appropriate, 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 the content area, or a master’s degree with at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework in the content area is required
• Ability to teach courses in Art History and Visual Literacy, with demonstrated knowledge of historical and contemporary visual culture
• 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.