Legal Studies - Tenure Track Faculty

Job Title Legal Studies - Tenure Track Faculty Location Main Campus - Dayton, OH Job Number 05468 Department Business and Public Services Job Category Faculty Job Type Full-Time Status Regular Job Open Date 05/05/2026 Resume Review Date Ongoing Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Position Summary

The Sinclair Legal Studies Department is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Legal Studies faculty member to join its Business & Public Services Division beginning Fall 2026. This program prepares students for entry into the legal field or further academic study by providing a strong foundation in legal principles, practical skills, and professional experience aligned with industry standards.

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 faculty member will be expected to perform related duties such as serving on department and college committees, serving as an ambassador for the program and mentoring and coaching students.

Teaching assignments may include day, evening, and/or weekend assignments. The position reports to the Chair of Legal Studies.

We are seeking to fill two vacancies for this role.

All full-time faculty salaries are determined by the Provost's Office and are commensurate with education and experience.

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 employment to approved states due to employment, tax, and benefits compliance requirements.

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 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

* A Juris Doctor/Doctorate degree required

* Active Ohio State Bar license in good standing required for duration of employment

* Documented experience working with paralegals is required

* Evidence of successful prior teaching experience in a community college or university preferred

* Candidates will be required to demonstrate teaching methods and strategies via a 10-15-minute presentation during the interview process

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

* Effective communication skills required