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

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 3,000 - 4,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Promotion opportunities

Professional development

STRS pension participation

Work-life balance

Mentoring program

Job summary

The Sinclair Economics Department seeks part-time adjunct faculty to teach Introduction to Economics (ECO 1100) face‑to‑face at partner correctional institutions in Ohio. Positions available at multiple sites with day, evening, and weekend courses. Starting pay is $1,046 per credit hour assigned to teach.

Open to Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky residents or those who can work in one of these states; SCC restricts part‑time employment accordingly.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a master’s degree in economics required; or a master’s degree with at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework in economics.
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to use modern educational technology and multimedia instruction.

Responsibilities

• Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by the department.
• Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
• Prepare syllabi for all assigned sections in accordance with policies.
• Employ appropriate teaching strategies and use instructional technology.
• Modify methods to meet diverse student needs.
• Support classroom and online efforts to promote student success.
• Evaluate and return student work promptly; maintain records.
• Submit final grade rosters by deadlines; maintain confidentiality.
• Adjunct cannot exceed 12 credit hours per semester.

Skills

Teaching experience

Multimedia instruction

Communication skills

Education

Master’s in economics

18 economics graduate hours

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

Job Title

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

Location

Multiple Locations, OH

Job Number

05343

Department

Economics

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 Economics Department is currently seeking part‑time (adjunct) faculty to teach Introduction to Economics ( ECO 1100) face‑to‑face for day, evening, and weekend courses at our partner correctional institutions:

• Allen Correctional – Lima, Ohio
• Dayton Correctional – Dayton, Ohio
• Ohio Reformatory for Women – Marysville, Ohio
• Pickaway Correctional – Columbus (Orient), Ohio
• Southeastern Correctional – Lancaster, Ohio
• Ross Correctional – Chillicothe, Ohio

The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $1,046 per credit hour assigned 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.

Why work for Sinclair College?

The following are some of the benefits that part‑time/adjunct faculty with Sinclair College receive:

• Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per semester
• Structured opportunity for advancement and promotion
• Support for continued professional development and education
• STRS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
• High quality programs and events for work‑life balance
• Faculty mentoring available to aide transition from professional 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 an contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

• 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
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of a master’s degree in economics required; or a master’s degree with at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework in economics 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 diverse college community
• Must possess demonstrated skills in using modern educational technology, including multimedia-based instruction

Official transcripts for all post‑secondary degrees (if applicable) and successful completion of a background check will be required 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 economics or a master’s degree with at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework in economics?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Please indicate your preference in location(s):
   • Allen Correctional Institution - Lima, Ohio
   • Dayton Correctional Institution - Dayton, Ohio
   • Ohio Reformatory for Women - Marysville, Ohio
   • Pickaway Correctional Institution - Orient, Ohio
   • Southeastern Correctional Institution - Lancaster, Ohio
   • Ross Correctional Institution - Chillicothe, Ohio
3. * 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.
4. * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States, and will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work visa? *Sinclair Community College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
   • Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States and do not require sponsorship now or in the future.
   • Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States but will require 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
3. Master's Transcript

Optional Documents