Business Information Systems - Prison Education - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.

Dayton (OH)

On-site

USD 1,189,000 - 1,693,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Promotion opportunities

Professional development support

STRS pension

Work-life balance

Faculty mentoring

Job summary

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. seeks part-time adjunct faculty to teach Introduction to Software Applications in the Sinclair College prison education program across multiple Ohio locations.

This role focuses on day, evening, and weekend classes in a face-to-face setting within correctional facilities. Ideal candidates have a master’s degree in a related field or 18 graduate hours, solid Microsoft Office skills, and a commitment to improving student outcomes through innovative teaching

Qualifications

Must hold a master’s degree in a related field or a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in related field.
Evidence of successful prior teaching experience is preferred.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Software Applications required.
Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies.

Responsibilities

Teach curriculum developed by the department.
Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
Prepare syllabi for all assigned sections according to policies.
Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies and use instructional technology.
Maintain records of student progress and submit final grade rosters on time.
Maintain confidentiality of student information.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Educational technology

Education

Master's degree in related field

18 graduate credit hours in related field

Job description

Position Information

Job Title Business Information Systems - Prison Education - Part-Time(Adjunct) Faculty

Location Multiple Locations, OH

Job Number 05044

Department Advanced Job Training

Job Category Adjunct Faculty (Part-time)

Job Type Part-Time

Status Regular

Open Date 05/18/2026

Resume Review Date Ongoing

Closing Date 08/31/2026

Open Until Filled No

Position Summary

The Sinclair Business Information Systems Department is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty to teach Introduction to Software Applications (BIS 1120) face-to-face for day, evening, and weekend courses at our partner correctional institutions:

Allen Correctional – Lima, Ohio
Chillicothe Correctional – Chillicothe, Ohio
Correctional Reception Center – Orient, Ohio
Dayton Correctional – Dayton, Ohio
Franklin Medical Center – Columbus, Ohio
Lebanon Correctional – Lebanon, Ohio
London Correctional – London, Ohio
Madison Correctional – London, Ohio
Oakwood Correctional – Lima, Ohio
Ohio Reformatory for Women – Marysville, Ohio
Pickaway Correctional – Orient, Ohio
Ross Correctional – Chillicothe, Ohio
Southeastern Ohio Correctional – Lancaster, Ohio
Southern Ohio Correctional – Lucasville, Ohio
Warren Correctional – Lebanon, Ohio

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

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

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 learningMaintain 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 master’s degree in a related field or a master’s degree with at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework required
Evidence of successful prior teaching experience is preferred
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Software Applications required
Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the course and program level required
Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills with the capacity to work successfully in a culturally diverse college community required
Must possess demonstrated skills in using modern educational technology, 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

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 master's degree in a related field, or a master's degree with 18 graduate hours in 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
* Please indicate your preference of location(s):
- Allen Correctional – Lima, Ohio
- Chillicothe Correction Institution – Chillicothe, Ohio
- Correctional Reception Center – Orient, Ohio
- Dayton Correctional Institution – Dayton, Ohio
- Franklin Medical Center – Columbus, Ohio
- Lebanon Correctional Institution – Lebanon, Ohio
- London Correctional Institution – London, Ohio
- Madison Correctional – London, Ohio
- Oakwood Correctional Facility – Lima, Ohio
- Ohio Reformatory for Women – Marysville, Ohio
- Pickaway Correctional Institution – Orient, Ohio
- Ross Correctional Institution – Chillicothe, Ohio
- Southern Ohio Correctional Facility – Lucasville, Ohio
- Southeastern Correctional Institution – Lancaster, Ohio
- Warren Correctional Institution – Lebanon, Ohio
* 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.