Automation & Control Technology - Tenure Track Faculty

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Job Title Automation & Control Technology - Tenure Track Faculty Location Main Campus - Dayton, OH Job Number 05413 Department Automation & Control Tech Job Category Faculty Job Type Full-time Tenure Track Status Regular Job Open Date 02/24/2026 Resume Review Date Ongoing Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Position Summary

The Sinclair Automation & Control Technology Department is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Automation & Control Technology faculty member to join its Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Division beginning Fall 2026. This program seeks a skilled and motivated individual with hands-on experience in electromechanical systems to support our instructional and lab environments.

This tenure track role typically requires at least a 40-hour work week which includes a course load of 15 credit hours per semester, and a minimum of five office hours per week. In addition to these responsibilities, the instructor will be expected to perform related duties such as serving on department and college committees, supervising student internships, serving as an ambassador for the Automation and Control Technology program, and mentoring and coaching students. Teaching assignments may include day and evening assignments on the Mason campus. The position reports to the Automation and Control Technology Department Chair.

All full-time faculty salaries are determined by the Provost's Office and are commensurate with education and experience.

Why work for Sinclair College?

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

• Tuition waiver for employee and dependents for all Sinclair courses and programs
• 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
• 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

Satisfactory performance of the Four Critical Performance areas required for all full-time faculty:

• Teaching, Learning, and Student Development: Participate in the continuing development and implementation of the department's curriculum through teaching that reflects a strong commitment to fostering student success. Through in-class and out-of-class initiatives, actively seek to advance the development of individual students and their capacity to meet their educational goals.
• Scholarship and Professional Growth: Maintain and seek to improve currency and competence in the discipline and as a teacher.
• Curriculum Design, Assessment, and Evaluation: In collaboration with colleagues, actively contribute to the continuous review and revision of the department's curriculum. Must exhibit advanced computer proficiency, alongside the capability and time-management skills required for the effective development and revision of online courses. Implement evaluations according to established standards and use assessment data to continuously improve teaching and learning.
• Workplace and Community Service: Contribute to the operation and advancement of the college through committee service and other activities. Extend professional expertise to the community served by the college.
• Compliance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Full-Time Faculty Handbook and the Full-Time Employee Handbook
• Teaching a minimum of 30 semester hours annually during the academic year
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology, with an emphasis in electronics or electrical or computer or automation or internet of things or controls or biomedical technology, or a related area required; master's degree preferred

• Candidates without a master's degree will be required to obtain one within a specified time

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial experience in automation and control technology required

• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience preferred

• Possession of industry-recognized credentials is preferred

• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the course and program level

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work successfully in a community college environment

• Demonstrated skills in using modern educational technology, including multimedia-based classroom & laboratory instruction required

• Flexible teaching availability, including day, evening, and weekend classes, at the Dayton, Centerville, and Mason campuses; Prison Education Program campuses; and local K-12 schools offering CCP courses, as applicable, preferred

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a related field?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a minimum of 3 years of industrial experience in automation and control technology?

• Yes

• No

• • In accordance with Sinclair Community College employment, tax, and benefits compliance requirements, please select the state in which you currently reside or will perform work for this position.

• Ohio

• Indiana

• Kentucky

• I do not reside in or am unable to perform work in one of these states.

• • Are you legally authorized to work in the United States, and will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work visa? *Sinclair Community College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

• Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States and do not require sponsorship now or in the future.

• Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States but will require sponsorship now or in the future.

• No, I am not authorized to work in the United States.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Bachelor's Transcript

Optional Documents

• Other
• Master's Transcript