Automotive Technology - Part-Time; Adjunct Faculty

Location:

Main Campus - Dayton, OH

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 $1,046 per credit hour. 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 part‑time employment to approved states due to employment, tax, and benefits compliance requirements.

• 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 aid transition from professional work to a teaching role

• 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 (e.g., 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