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

Sinclair Community College; Kentucky; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per semester

Structured opportunity for advancement

Support for continued professional development

STRS pension participation with employer contribution

High quality programs for work-life balance

Faculty mentoring available

Job summary

Sinclair Community College is hiring part-time (adjunct) faculty for Economics. The role involves teaching curriculum developed by the department, planning instruction to maximize student learning, and evaluating student progress.

A master's degree in economics or related field is required, along with effective communication skills. Candidates must reside in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky, due to employment compliance. The starting pay is $1,046 per credit hour, with various mentorship and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a master's degree in economics required.
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach curriculum developed by the department.
• Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
• Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Skills in using modern educational technology

Education

Master’s degree in economics or related

18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework in economics

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 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 aid transition from professional work to a teaching role

*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 learningli>
• 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.