Mechanical Engineering Technology - Part-Time; Adjunct Faculty

Mechanical Engineering Technology - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Job Title Mechanical Engineering Technology - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Location

Location Multiple Locations, OH

Job Number

Job Number 04780

Department

Department Mechanical Engineering Technology

Job Category

Job Category Adjunct Faculty (Part-time)

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Status

Status Regular

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 01/12/2026

Resume Review Date

Resume Review Date Ongoing

Closing Date

Closing Date 05/18/2026

Open Until Filled No

The Sinclair Mechanical Engineering Technology Department prepares students for a wide range of careers in mechanical design, performance testing, and laboratory analysis. The Mechanical Engineering Technology degree program emphasizes both applied and theoretical skills, giving graduates the strong, hands‑on foundation employers such as Honda, Goodyear, and GE value in their engineering technicians. Graduates of the program are highly sought after by local universities and employers, often excelling beyond traditional university students due to Sinclair’s strong emphasis on practical, real‑world learning.

The Mechanical Engineering Technology Department is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty to teach face‑to‑face for day, evening, and weekend courses at our downtown Dayton campus. 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.

The following are some of the benefits that part-time/adjunct faculty with Sinclair College receive:

• 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 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 mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, or a related area required
• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, or a related field preferred
• Candidates who do not possess a master’s degree will be required to obtain one within a specified period of time
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience required
• Experience with ABET accreditations preferred
• Experience with CAD design skills, Additive Manufacturing experience, or product development skills preferred
• Experience teaching in a community college environment preferred
• Minimum of three years recent & relevant industrial and/or professional experience preferred
• Ability to give a presentation on an MET related topic during the interview required
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the course and program…