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.