Biology - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Sinclair seeks to attract an academically and culturally diverse faculty that carries out the mission of the college with dedication, innovation and a commitment to the success of each student. 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. 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. Our Biology Department utilizes labs to enhance the lecture presentations of our course offerings. The labs include general bio labs, anatomy and physiology labs, microbiology lab and a biotechnology lab. With these great academic facilities, students have plenty of opportunities to gain hands-on experience through our programs. The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $957 per credit hour assigned to teach. For the full list of available courses to teach, please explore our course catalog. Why work for Sinclair College? 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. Principal Accountabilities 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 Requirements Minimum of a master’s degree in biology required; or a master’s degree with at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework in the content area 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.