Geography Annually ContractedFaculty

Position Summary:

Sinclair Community College is a comprehensive community college serving the Miami Valley region and beyond. Over 25,000 students pursue career and transfer programs that lead to associate degrees and certificates. Sinclair seeks to attract an academically and culturally diverse faculty that carries out the mission of the college with dedication, innovation and a commitment to the success of each student. The College invites applications for an annually contracted faculty position in Geography that will begin August 16, 2012.
Review Date: June 22,2012

Principal Accountabilities:

The primary responsibilities of an Annually Contracted Faculty position are to teach a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester; to work closely with the department chair to implement the policies of the department and college; to participate in department, division and college-wide meetings; to maintain office hours and respond to student inquiries in a timely and effective manner; and to respond to requests from the chair and dean as appropriate. Committee service is not required.

Requirements:

A minimum of an advanced degree or Certificate in GIS.

Experience in teaching GIS from a Geographical perspective and BIS related courses

The position might include teaching BIS/CIS or other courses in the Business and Professional Services Division, in addition to the GIS courses.

Evidence of successful prior teaching experience
A demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the course and program level
Effective communication skills
The capacity to work successfully in a culturally diverse college community

PLEASE NOTE:

To apply, submit through the college’s online application system the following:
• a cover letter that describes teaching experience
• a statement of the applicant’s teaching philosophy
• a resume or vita that describes relevant academic and professional experience, recent professional development activities, and professional goals
• transcripts for all postsecondary degrees
• three letters of recommendation
• licensure or certification verification, if required above
Applicants who do not have an electronic version of transcripts or letters of recommendation may mail or fax those documents to the Office of Human Resources, Sinclair Community College, 444 W. Third Street. Dayton, OH 45402. FAX: (937) 512-2777. Only transcripts and letters will be accepted in paper form; all cover letters and resumes/vitas must be attached to the online posting.

All finalists must complete a background check prior to employment.
*A contract for employment cannot be issued without official transcripts of all postsecondary degrees received from the issuing institution by Sinclair’s Human Resources Department.