Criminal Justice Studies - Prison Education - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Sinclair Community College; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 1,188,799 - 1,693,139; Part time

Job summary

Sinclair Community College is seeking a part-time Adjunct Faculty member for its Criminal Justice Studies program. The role involves teaching students in various criminal justice fields while ensuring successful learning outcomes.

Applicants must have a master's degree in criminal justice or law and demonstrate effective communication skills. The starting pay is $1,046 per credit hour. This position offers the opportunity to teach at several correctional institutions across 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
• Prepare and submit syllabi for all assigned sections.
• Support efforts to promote student success.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Skills in using modern educational technology

Education

Master's degree in criminal justice or law

Job description

Criminal Justice Studies - Prison Education - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Location: Multiple Locations, OH

Job Type: Part-Time (Adjunct Faculty)

Sinclair Criminal Justice Sciences Department prepares students for careers in law enforcement, corrections, and other criminal justice fields. This position is open to applicants who reside in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky, or who can perform work within one of these states.

The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $1,046 per credit hour assigned to teach. Review the course catalog for current offerings.

Partner Correctional Institutions

• Dayton Correctional – Dayton, Ohio
• Warren Correctional – Lebanon, Ohio
• Correctional Reception Center – Columbus, Ohio
• Pickaway Correctional – Columbus (Orient), Ohio
• Ross Correctional – Chillicothe, Ohio
• Madison Correctional – London, Ohio

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

Requirements

• 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
• Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills with the capacity to work successfully in a culturally diverse college community
• 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

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Master's Transcript

Optional Documents

• Other

Supplemental Questions

• Do you have a minimum of a master's degree in criminal justice?
  • Yes
  • No
• Please indicate your preference in location(s):
  • Correctional Reception Center - Orient, Ohio
  • Dayton Correctional Institution - Dayton, Ohio
  • Lebanon Correctional Institution - Lebanon, Ohio
  • Madison Correctional Institution - London, Ohio
  • Pickaway Correctional Institution - Orient, Ohio
  • Ross Correctional Institution - Chillicothe, Ohio
  • Warren County Correctional Institution - Lebanon, Ohio
• I understand and still possess interest in this position, knowing that it is located at a correctional facility.
  • Yes
  • No
• 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.

*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.

Sinclair Community College, Human Resources, 444 W. Third St. Building 7, Room 340, Dayton, Ohio, 45402