Position Information
Position Information (Default Section)
Job Title
Mechanical Engineering Technology - Part-Time (Adjunct)
Faculty
Location
Multiple Locations, OH
Job Number
04780
Department
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Job Category
Adjunct Faculty (Part-time)
Job Type
Full-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
Mechanical Engineering Technology Department prepares
students for a wide range of careers in mechanical design,
performance testing, and laboratory analysis. The Mechanical
Engineering Technology degree program emphasizes both applied and
theoretical skills, giving graduates the strong, hands-on
foundation employers such as Honda, Goodyear, and GE value in their
engineering technicians. Graduates of the program are highly sought
after by local universities and employers, often excelling beyond
traditional university students due to Sinclair’s strong emphasis
on practical, real-world learning.
The Mechanical Engineering Technology Department is currently
seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty to teach face-to-face for day,
evening, and weekend courses at our downtown Dayton campus and/or
area High School Partners. The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is
$1,046 per credit hour assigned to teach. For the full list of
available courses to teach, please explore our course
catalog .
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 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 a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering,
mechanical engineering technology, or a related area required
- Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical
engineering technology, or a related field preferred
- Candidates who do not possess a master’s degree will be
required to obtain one within a specified period of time
- Evidence of successful prior teaching experience required
- Experience with ABET accreditations preferred
- Experience with CAD design skills, Additive Manufacturing
experience, or product development skills preferred
- Experience teaching in a community college environment
preferred
- Minimum of three years recent & relevant industrial and/or
professional experience preferred
- Ability to give a presentation on an MET related topic during
the interview required
- 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
- Be flexible in teaching day, evening or weekend classes at the
Dayton campus, Learning Centers, Mason campus and in local K-12
schools offering CCP courses, as applicable
- Willingness to work in the community to promote the Mechanical
Engineering Technology program
A contract for employment will not be issued without receiving
official transcripts for all post-secondary degrees and successful
completion of a background check.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher?
- * What location(s) are you interested in teaching?
- Main Campus - Dayton, Ohio
- Centerville Campus - Centerville, Ohio
- Mason Campus - Mason, Ohio
- Remote
- * 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
- Other
- Bachelor's Transcript
