Culinary Arts - Prison Education - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 1,189,000 - 1,693,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

STRS pension participation

Professional development support

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Sinclair College is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach Culinary Arts courses at multiple locations in Ohio. The role supports the Sinclair Culinary Arts Program and includes day, evening, and weekend face-to-face instruction at partner correctional institutions.

The starting pay is $1,046 per credit hour assigned to teach. Candidates must reside in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky or be able to work within those states. Employment is restricted to those states for tax and benefits compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an associate’s degree in the content area or related field required; bachelor’s degree in the content area preferred.
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience is preferred.
• Professionalism and outstanding written and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to teach in a face-to-face environment required.
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies.

Responsibilities

• Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by the department.
• Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning.
• Prepare and provide 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 students’ 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.
• Adjunct Faculty cannot be assigned to teach more than the maximum of 12 credit hours per semester.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to teach face-to-face

Proficiency with educational tech

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

Job Title Culinary Arts - Prison Education - Part-Time (Adjunct)Faculty

Location Multiple Locations, OH

Job Number 05188

Department Hospitality Management

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 Culinary Arts Program provides the basic knowledgea student needs to develop into a certified chef. Sinclair iscurrently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty to teach CulinaryArts courses. This position will teach face-to-face for day,evening, and weekend courses at our partner correctionalinstitution:

• Ohio Reformatory for Women – Marysville, OH
• Pickaway Correctional – Orient, OH

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?

• 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

• Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by thedepartment
• Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize studentlearning
• Prepare and provide syllabi for all assigned sections inaccordance 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 students’ 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
• Adjunct Faculty cannot be assigned to teach more than themaximum of 12 credit hours per semester

Requirements

• Minimum of an associate’s degree in the content area or relatedfield required; bachelor’s degree in the content areapreferred
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience ispreferred
• Professionalism and outstanding written and oral communicationskills required
• Ability to teach in a face-to-face environment required
• 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 possess demonstrated skills in using modern educationaltechnology, including multimedia-based instruction

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 (*).

1. * Do you have a minimum of an associate’s degree in hospitalitymanagement, culinary arts or a related discipline?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Are you willing to provide face-to-face instruction toincarcerated individuals in a safe and secure setting?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * 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.
4. * 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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Associate's Transcript
2. Bachelor's Transcript
3. Master's Transcript
4. Other