Criminal Justice Adjunct: Prison Education Instructor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 1,441,000 - 1,929,000; Part time

Job summary

Sinclair Community College is seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty in Criminal Justice Studies to teach at partner correctional institutions across Ohio. The role emphasizes prison education and requires a master’s degree, effective teaching, and the ability to teach face-to-face in a correctional setting.

The starting pay is $1,046 per credit hour assigned to teach, with opportunities across multiple locations in Ohio.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a master’s degree in criminal justice or law required.
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the course and program level.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Teaching experience

Educational technology

Strong communication

Cultural competency

Background check clearance

Education

Master's degree in criminal justice or law

Tools

Multimedia-based instruction

Job description

Sinclair Community College is seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty in Criminal Justice Studies to teach at partner correctional institutions across Ohio. The role emphasizes prison education and requires a master’s degree, effective teaching, and the ability to teach face-to-face in a correctional setting.

The starting pay is $1,046 per credit hour assigned to teach, with opportunities across multiple locations in Ohio.