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

Sinclair Community College; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 1,189,000 - 1,693,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Career growth opportunities

STRS retirement benefits

Work-life balance

Faculty mentorship

Job summary

Sinclair Community College invites applications for Economics - Prison Education - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty to teach at Ohio correctional facilities. The position offers $1,046 per credit hour assigned and requires an Ohio-resident or eligible to work in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky.

This role supports our prisoner education program across multiple campuses. Responsibilities include teaching curriculum created by the department, planning instruction to maximize learning, preparing syllabi, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in economics or a Master’s degree with at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework in economics.
• 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.
• Proficient communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a diverse college community.
• Proficiency with modern educational technology, including multimedia-based instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach curriculum developed by the department.
• Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
• Prepare syllabi for all assigned sections in accordance with department policies.
• Employ instructional technology as appropriate to support teaching and learning.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information and records.
• Submit final grade rosters by deadlines and comply with policies.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Educational technology proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in economics

Master’s with 18 credits in economics

Tools

Multimedia tools

Job description

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

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

• 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 course catalog.

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 you’ll love Sinclair:

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

• Tuition Waiver for You: Employees can take advantage of tuition-free access for up to 3 credit hours per semester.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Grow your career through opportunities for advancement and promotion
• Generous Retirement Benefits: Build your future through participation in STRS , including a 14% employer contribution.
• Work-Life Balance and Wellness: Access programs, resources, and events that support your personal well-being and professional success.
• Faculty Mentorship: Receive guidance and support from experienced faculty to help you transition from a professional career into the classroom.

*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

• 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 (*).

• * 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
• * 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
• * 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.
• * 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.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Master's Transcript

Optional Documents

Sinclair Community College

Human Resources

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