Dental Hygiene/Clinical Instruction - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

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Job Title Dental Hygiene/Clinical Instruction - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty Location Main Campus - Dayton, OH Job Number 03869 Department Dental Health Sciences Job Category Adjunct Faculty (Part-time) Job Type Part-Time Status Regular Job Open Date 09/01/2026 Resume Review Date Ongoing Closing Date 12/31/2026 Open Until Filled No Position Summary

The Sinclair Dental Health Sciences Department offers programs in Dental Hygiene, Expanded Functions for Dental Auxiliaries and a Dental Assisting Program. Sinclair is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty for face-to-face instruction at the Dayton campus.

The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $1,046 per credit hour assigned to teach.

Why you'll love Sinclair:

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

• Tuition Waiver for You: Employees can take advantage of tuition-free access for up to 3 credit hours per semester.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Grow your career through opportunities for advancement and promotion
• Generous Retirement Benefits: Build your future through participation in STRS, including a 14% employer contribution.
• Work-Life Balance and Wellness: Access programs, resources, and events that support your personal well-being and professional success.
• Faculty Mentorship: Receive guidance and support from experienced faculty to help you transition from a professional career into the classroom.
• 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 an associate's degree required
• National Board Dental Hygiene Examination licensure required
• Work experience in the field or industry preferred
• 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 and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work successfully in a community college environment
• 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 minimum of an associate's degree?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you meet the licensure and certification requirements as described in the 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
• PhD/EdD/JD Transcripts