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

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

Position Information

• Job Title Criminal Justice Studies - Prison Education - Part-Time (Adjunct)Faculty
• Location Multiple Locations, OH
• Job Number 04564
• 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 No

Position Summary

The Sinclair Criminal Justice Sciences Department prepares students formeaningful careers in law enforcement, corrections, and other areasof the criminal justice system. Our programs equip futureprofessionals with the knowledge and skills needed for immediateemployment, while also offering current criminal justicepractitioners opportunities for career advancement and professionaldevelopment.

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 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.

Sinclair is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty for day, evening, and weekend courses at our partner correctional institutions:

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

*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

• 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

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 throughinnovative 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 collegecommunity
• Possess demonstrated skills in using modern educationaltechnology, 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

O fficial 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 (*).

1. * Do you have a minimum of a master's degree in criminaljustice?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * 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
3. * * I understand and still possess interest in this position,knowing that it is located at a correctional facility.
   • Yes
   • No
4. * In accordance with Sinclair Community College employment,tax, and benefits 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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Master's Transcript

Optional Documents

1. Other