Religion - Part-Time; Adjunct Faculty

The Sinclair Religion Department offers a dynamic opportunity to engage students in one of the most thought-provoking and globally relevant academic disciplines. The study of religion at Sinclair seeks to understand the world’s diverse religious traditions — both in their historical development and in their ongoing influence in contemporary society. Inherently interdisciplinary, Religious Studies explores religion as a cultural, historical, philosophical, and psychological phenomenon, helping students appreciate its depth and complexity across human experience.

Sinclair is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty for day, evening, online and weekend courses at our downtown Dayton campus, Courseview campus in Mason, OH and Centerville campus. The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $1,016 per credit hour assigned to teach.

• 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 aide 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.

• 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 master’s degree in religion or a master’s degree with at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework in the content area is required.
• 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.

• * Do you have a minimum of a master’s degree in religion or a master’s degree with at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework in the content area?
  • Yes
  • No

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Master's Transcript

• Teaching Philosophy
• Other
• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Associate's Transcript
• Bachelor's Transcript
• PhD/EdD/JD Transcripts

Sinclair Community College
Human Resources
444 W. Third St. Building 7, Room 340
Dayton, Ohio, 45402