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

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Dayton (OH)

On-site

USD 1,226,000 - 1,656,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Career advancement

Professional development

STRS pension

Work-life balance programs

Faculty mentoring

Job summary

Sinclair College is seeking part-time(adjunct) faculty to teach face-to-face for day, evening, and weekend courses at our partner correctional institutions in Ohio. Starting pay is $1,046 per credit hour taught.

The position is open to residents of Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky or those who can work in one of these states. Sinclair Community College restricts part-time employment to approved states for compliance reasons.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in communication required.
If master’s in another discipline, 18 graduate credits in communication are required.
Prior teaching experience preferred.
Ability to teach face-to-face in prison education setting.
Experience with multimedia-based instruction.
Background check required.

Responsibilities

Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
Prepare and submit syllabi for assigned sections per policies.
Employ effective teaching strategies and use instructional technology.
Modify instructional methods to meet diverse student needs.
Promote student success through classroom and online efforts.
Evaluate and provide timely feedback on student work.
Maintain accurate records of student progress.
Submit final grade rosters by deadlines.
Maintain confidentiality of student information.
Cannot exceed 12 credit hours per semester.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in communication

Master’s in another discipline with 18 credit hours in communication

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

Job Title

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

Location

Multiple Locations, OH

Job Number

05091

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

Position Summary

The SinclairCommunication Department is currently seeking part-time(adjunct) faculty to teach face-to-face for day, evening, andweekend 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 hourassigned to teach. For the full list of available courses to teach,please explore our coursecatalog.

This position is open only to applicants who residein Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky, or who are able to perform workwithin one of these states. Sinclair Community College restrictspart-time employment to approved states due to employment, tax, andbenefits compliance requirements.

Why work for Sinclair College?

The following are some of the benefits that part-time/adjunctfaculty with Sinclair College receive:

Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per semester
Structured opportunity for advancement and promotion
Support for continued professional development andeducation
STRS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
High quality programs and events for work-life balance
Faculty mentoring available to aide transition fromprofessional work to a teaching role

*SCC has the right to revise this position description at anytime. This position description does not represent in any way acontract 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
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum of a master’s degree in communication required
- Applicants whose master’s degree is in another discipline musthave completed at least 18 semester credit hours of graduatecoursework in communication
Evidence of successful prior teaching experience ispreferred
Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning throughinnovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the courseand program level
Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills withthe capacity to work successfully in a culturally diverse collegecommunity
Must be able to teach face-to-face in a prison educationsetting
Must possess demonstrated skills in using modern educationaltechnology, including multimedia-based instruction
Ability to pass a DRC background check required

Official 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 (*).

* I possess one of the following educational requirements:
- I possess a master’s degree in communication.
- I possess a master’s degree in another discipline and havecompleted at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate courseworkin communication.
- I possess neither of the above qualifications.
* Are you willing to provide face-to-face instruction toincarcerated 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, andbenefits 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.
* Are you legally authorized to work in the United States, andwill you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for awork visa? *Sinclair Community College will not sponsor applicantsfor work visas.
- Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States and do notrequire sponsorship now or in the future.
- Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States but willrequire sponsorship now or in the future.
- No, I am not authorized to work in the United States.