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

Sinclair Community College; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 1,189,000 - 1,693,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Career growth opportunities

Generous retirement benefits

Work-life balance and wellness

Faculty mentorship

Job summary

Sinclair Community College is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach Business Information Systems in our Prison Education program across multiple Ohio locations. This part‑time role requires commitment to higher education and the unique environment of prison education.

The position requires a master’s degree (or 18 graduate hours), prior teaching experience, and ability to teach face‑to‑face in a prison setting. Starting pay is $1,046 per credit hour.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field or 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.

Responsibilities

• Teach adjunct curriculum developed by the department.
• Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
• Prepare syllabi for all assigned sections per policies.
• Use instructional technology where appropriate.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree or 18 grad hours

Job description

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

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

• Chillicothe Correctional – Chillicothe, Ohio
• Correctional Reception Center – Orient, Ohio
• Dayton Correctional – Dayton, Ohio
• Franklin Medical Center – Columbus, 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 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 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.