About the position
At Sinclair, we are guided by our Core Values, which shape our culture and drive our success: Accountable to our students, the community and one another. Collaborative in working together to achieve excellence in education and service to our community. Compassionate in fostering a supportive environment where every individual feels valued. Inclusive so that a college education is accessible to everyone, and all individuals feel heard, valued and respected. Innovative to inspire creativity and drive transformative change. The Sinclair Digital Media Design, Interior Design, and Visual Communications Program is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty to teach face-to-face for morning, afternoon, and evening courses at our downtown Dayton campus with an effective start date of May 19, 2025. The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $986 per credit hour assigned to teach.
Responsibilities
- Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by the department
- Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning
- Prepare, distribute and submit 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
- Cannot exceed maximum of 12 credit hours per semester
Requirements
- Minimum of an associate's degree in design or related field required; bachelor's degree preferred
- Minimum of three years of experience in the field 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
Benefits
- 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
