Criminal Justice Studies - Prison Education - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty
chronicle of higher educationDayton, OH
9 days ago
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Position Information
Job Title Criminal Justice Studies - Prison Education - Part-Time (Adjunct)Faculty
Location Multiple Locations, OH
Job Number 04564
Department Advanced Job Training
Job Category Adjunct Faculty (Part-time)
Job Type Part-Time
Status Regular
Job Open Date 05/18/2026
Resume Review Date Ongoing
Closing Date 08/31/2026
Open Until Filled No
Position Summary:
The Sinclair Criminal Justice Sciences Department prepares students formeaningful careers in law enforcement, corrections, and other areasof the criminal justice system. Our programs equip futureprofessionals with the knowledge and skills needed for immediateemployment, while also offering current criminal justicepractitioners opportunities for career advancement and professionaldevelopment.
The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $1,046 per credit hourassigned to teach. For the full list of available courses to teach, please explore our coursecatalog.
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.
Sinclair is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty for day, evening, and weekend courses at our partner correctional institutions:
Dayton Correctional – Dayton, Ohio
Lebanon Correctional – Lebanon, Ohio
Warren Correctional – Lebanon, Ohio
Correctional Reception Center – Columbus, Ohio
Pickaway Correctional – Columbus (Orient), Ohio
Ross Correctional – Chillicothe, Ohio
Madison Correctional – London, Ohio
*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:
Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize studentlearning
Prepare, distribute and submit syllabi for all assignedsections in accordance with department and divisional policies
Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies, useavailable instructional technology when appropriate
Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategiesto meet diverse student’s needs
Support classroom and online efforts to promote studentsuccess
Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner to promotelearning
Maintain accurate records of student progress
Submit final grade rosters according to establisheddeadlines
Maintain confidentiality of student information
Cannot exceed maximum of 12 credit hours per semester
Requirements:
Minimum of a master’s degree in criminal justice or law required
Evidence of successful prior teaching experience preferred
Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning throughinnovative 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 collegecommunity
Possess demonstrated skills in using modern educationaltechnology, including multimedia-based instruction required
Ability to pass a DRC background check required
Must be able to teach face-to-face in a prison education setting
O fficial transcripts for all post-secondary degrees (ifapplicable) and successful completion of a background check will berequired prior to date of hire.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a minimum of a master's degree in criminaljustice?
Yes
No
* Please indicate your preference in location(s):
Correctional Reception Center - Orient, Ohio
Dayton Correctional Institution - Dayton, Ohio
Lebanon Correctional Institution - Lebanon, Ohio
Madison Correctional Institution - London, Ohio
Pickaway Correctional Institution - Orient, Ohio
Ross Correctional Institution - Chillicothe, Ohio
Warren County Correctional Institution - Lebanon, Ohio
* * I understand and still possess interest in this position, knowing that it is located at a correctional facility.
Yes
No
* In accordance with Sinclair Community College employment, tax, and benefits compliance requirements, please select the statein which you currently reside or will perform work for thisposition.
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
I do not reside in or am unable to perform work in one of thesestates.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Master's Transcript
Optional Documents
Other
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Salary
$1,046
Experience level
Mid
Location
Dayton, OH
Occupation
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
Industry
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
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