Agriculture - Prison Education - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Sinclair Community College; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 1,188,799 - 1,693,139; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per semester

Structured opportunity for advancement and promotion

Support for continued professional development

Job summary

Sinclair Community College is seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty to teach Agriculture with a focus on Greenhouse Management at Southeastern Correctional in Lancaster, Ohio. This position offers $1,046 per credit hour, with opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Applicants should have a master's degree in horticulture or a related field, as well as previous teaching experience. This role includes responsibilities in planning and organizing instruction for diverse student populations.

Benefits include tuition waivers and pension participation. Immediate hiring is available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a master’s degree in horticulture, greenhouse management or equivalent required.
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning.
• Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner to promote learning.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Education

Master's degree in horticulture or greenhouse management

Job description

Agriculture - Prison Education - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Job Title Agriculture - Prison Education - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Location

Location: Southeastern Correctional - Lancaster, OH

Job Number 04887

Department Advanced Job Training

Job Category Faculty

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 Horticulture Department is currently seeking part‑time (adjunct) faculty to teach Agriculture with a focus on Greenhouse Management and Horticulture. This position will teach face‑to‑face for day, evening, and weekend courses at our partner correctional institution:

• Southeastern Correctional – Lancaster, Ohio

The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $1,046 per credit hour assigned to teach. We are looking to fill this role immediately. 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 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 aid 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

• Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning
• Prepare, distribute and submit 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 students’ 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
• Cannot exceed maximum of 12 credit hours per semester

Requirements

• Minimum of a master’s degree in horticulture, greenhouse management or equivalent required
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience is preferred
• Professionalism and outstanding written and oral communication skills required
• Ability to effectively use technology required
• Preference will be given to candidates with teaching or training experience in horticulture or greenhouse management with evidence of quality performance
• Demonstration of willingness to pursue professional development activities required
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population required
• Ability to teach in a face‑to‑face environment required

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 a master's degree in horticulture, greenhouse management or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you willing to provide face‑to‑face instruction to incarcerated individuals in a safe and secure setting?
  • Yes
  • No
• * I understand and still possess interest in this position knowing that it is located at Southern Correctional Facility in Lancaster, Ohio.
  • 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.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Master's Transcript

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Bachelor's Transcript
• Teaching Philosophy
• Other

Sinclair Community College
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