Tartan TOPS - Part-Time; Adjunct) Faculty

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Tartan TOPS
- Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Main Campus
- Dayton, OH

04708

Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences

Adjunct Faculty (Part-time)

Part-Time

Regular

09/01/2026

Ongoing

12/31/2026

No

The Sinclair Tartan TOPS (Transition Option in Post-Secondary Education) Program will provide an educational/career pathway for part-time students who have an intellectual disability. Students completing the pathway will receive an Academic Career Readiness and Training credential. The general education courses taken as part of this program will assist students with developing the skills needed for academic and career success. Students will complete two semesters of internship experiences to prepare them to enter the workforce.

Sinclair is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty for daytime classes at our downtown Dayton campus. The successful candidate will have experience working with students with disabilities and students with internships. The adjunct will be teaching Life Skills and Work Skills courses for the TOPS program.

The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $1,016 per credit hour assigned to teach. For the full list of available courses to teach, please explore our course catalog.

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 You :
  Employees can take advantage of tuition‑free access for up to 3 credit hours per semester.
• Career Growth Opportunities :
  Grow your career through opportunities for advancement and promotion
• Generous Retirement Benefits :
  Build your future through participation in STRS, including a 14% employer contribution.
• Work-Life Balance and Wellness: Access programs, resources, and events that support your personal well‑being and professional success.
• Faculty Mentorship :
  Receive guidance and support from experienced faculty to help you transition from a professional career into the classroom.

* SCC has the right to revise this position description s 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 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

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in the content area or a related field required
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience preferred
• Experience working with students with disabilities and experience required
• Experience working with students in internships required
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the course and program level required
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work successfully in a community college environment
• 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.