Music - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

SInclair Community College

Dayton, OH

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Background Investigation, College Level Faculty, Communication Skills, Educational Technology, Interpersonal Skills, Mentoring, Multimedia, Music, Performance Analysis, Record Keeping, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Tuition Fees
LOCATION
Dayton, OH
POSTED
3 days ago

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

Job Title Music - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty Location Main Campus - Dayton, OH Job Number 05518 Department Music Job Category Adjunct Faculty (Part-time) Job Type Part-Time Status Regular Job Open Date 07/23/2026 Resume Review Date Ongoing Closing Date 08/31/2026 Open Until Filled No Position Summary

The Sinclair Music Program provides a comprehensive foundation, fulfilling the first two years of a bachelor's degree in music, with a strong emphasis on public performance. This program equips students with the skills and academic preparation necessary for success in advanced music studies and professional performance opportunities.

Sinclair is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty to teach face-to-face at the Dayton campus. The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $1,046 per credit hour assigned to teach.

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.

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 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

Requirements

  • Minimum of a bachelor's degree with Tested Experience in the content area required; master's degree in music or a master's degree with at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework in the content area preferred
  • Proven and successful vocal studio teaching experience, at a variety of student experience levels 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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • Do you meet the work experience requirements of this position as described?
  • Yes

  • No

    • Do you meet the education requirements for the position as listed in the job posting?
  • 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

Optional Documents

  • Teaching Philosophy
  • Other
  • Letter of Recommendation (1)
  • Associate's Transcript
  • Bachelor's Transcript
  • Master's Transcript

About the Company

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SInclair Community College