Job Title Communication (Public Speaking) - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty Location Arcanum, Brookville, and Valley View High Schools Job Number 05171 Department Communication Job Category Adjunct Faculty (Part-time) Job Type Part-Time Status Regular Job Open Date 03/21/2025 Resume Review Date Ongoing Closing Date 08/01/2025 Open Until Filled No Position Summary 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 Communication Department provides a comprehensive study of communication and exposes students to the basics as well as to advanced techniques, tools, and philosophies that will equip them with the necessary skills they need to transmit information more effectively in various environments. Sinclair is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty to teach face-to-face, Effective Public Speaking and Interpersonal Communication courses at Valley View, Brookville, and Arcanum Schools. The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $986 per credit hour assigned to teach. For the full list of available courses to teach, please explore our course catalog. This position has a tentative start date of August 18, 2025. 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 communication or a master's degree with at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework in communication is 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 have a master's degree in Communication or a related field, or a master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Communication or a related field? * Yes * No * * Please indicate your preference of location(s): * Valley View High School * Brookville High School * Arcanum High School Applicant Documents Required Documents * Resume * Cover Letter * Master's Transcript Optional Documents * Teaching Philosophy * Other * Letter of Recommendation (1) * Associate's Transcript * Bachelor's Transcript * PhD/EdD/JD Transcripts