Criminal Justice Sciences - Tenure Track

Job Title Criminal Justice Sciences
- Tenure Track Location Main Campus
- Dayton, OH Job Number 05493 Department Criminal Justice Job Category Faculty Job Type Full-time Tenure Track Status Regular Job Open Date 06/12/2026 Resume Review Date Ongoing Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Position Summary

The Sinclair Criminal Justice Sciences Department is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Criminal Justice Sciences faculty member to join its Business & Public Services Division beginning Fall 2026. This program prepares students for careers in law enforcement, corrections, and related criminal justice fields while providing opportunities for current professionals to enhance their skills, advance their careers, and support community rehabilitation efforts through specialized training programs.

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 Criminal Justice Sciences.

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

* Minimum of a master's degree in criminal justice or related field required

* Minimum of three years of experience required

* Proficiency in teaching, including working with students with diverse learning styles required

* Excellent communication skills

* Ability to work well with a diverse student population

* Commitment to the principles of a learning college required

* Successful teaching experience at the college level preferred

* Successful professional experience in criminal justice preferred

Official transcripts for all post-secondary degrees (if applicable) and successful completion of a background check will be required prior to date of hire.