Communication - 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

Retirement benefits

Work-life balance

Faculty mentorship

Job summary

Sinclair Community College is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach communication in prison education settings across multiple Ohio locations. This face-to-face role involves teaching day, evening, and weekend courses in Chillicothe, Orient, Dayton, Columbus, London, Lima, Marysville, Lancaster, and other sites.

Starting pay is $1,046 per credit hour. Applicants must reside in OH, IN, or KY or work within those states, with background checks required before hire.

Qualifications

• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Must be able to teach face-to-face in a prison education setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
• Prepare and submit syllabi for assigned sections per policies.
• Use appropriate teaching strategies and instructional technology.
• Modify methods to meet diverse student needs.
• Maintain records of student progress and submit final grade rosters.
• Ensure confidentiality of student information.
• Support classroom and online efforts to promote success.
• Cannot exceed 12 credit hours per semester.

Skills

Teaching experience

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competence

Education

Master's degree in communication

Job description

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

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

Location

Location Multiple Locations, OH

Job Number

Job Number 05091

Department

Department Advanced Job Training

Job Category

Job Category Adjunct Faculty (Part-time)

Job Type

Job Type Part-Time

Status

Status Regular

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/01/2026

Resume Review Date

Resume Review Date Ongoing

Closing Date

Closing Date 12/31/2026

Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled No

Position Summary

The Sinclair Communication Department is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty to teach face-to-face for day, evening, and weekend courses at our partner correctional institutions.

• 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.

Official transcripts for all post-secondary degrees (if applicable) and successful completion of a background check will be required prior to date of hire.

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 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
• 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 must have completed at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework in communication
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience is preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative 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 college community
• Must be able to teach face-to-face in a prison education setting
• Must possess demonstrated skills in using modern educational technology, including multimedia-based instruction
• Ability to pass a DRC background check required