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

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 1,441,000 - 3,582,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per?

Job summary

Sinclair Community College is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach ENG 1101 and ENG 1131 in person at multiple Ohio correctional sites. The position is open to residents of OH, IN, KY or those able to work in one of these states. Minimum master’s degree in English or 18 graduate hours are required.

Compensation starts at $1,046 per credit hour assigned to teach, with benefits aligned for part-time roles. Prior teaching and commitment to student success are valued.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in English or a master’s with at least 18 graduate credits in English.
• Ability to teach ENG 1101 and ENG 1131 (business writing and composition).
• Experience with innovative strategies to improve student learning.

Responsibilities

• Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by the department.
• Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
• Prepare syllabi and adhere to department policies.
• Employ appropriate teaching strategies and use instructional technology.

Skills

Teaching

Face-to-face instruction

Educational technology

Communication

Education

Master's degree in English

Job description

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

Job Title

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

Location

Multiple Locations, OH

Job Number

04997

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 English Department is currently seeking part-time(adjunct) faculty to teach ENG 1101 and ENG 1131 in face-to-face for day, evening, and weekendcourses at our partner correctional institutions.

• Allen Correctional – Lima, Ohio
• Oakwood Correctional – Lima, Ohio
• Lebanon Correctional – Lebanon, Ohio
• Madison Correctional – London, Ohio
• Southeastern Correctional – Lancaster, Ohio

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.

Why work for Sinclair College?

The following are some of the benefits that part-time/adjunctfaculty 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 a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

• Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by the department
• Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize studentlearning
• 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 student's needs
• Support classroom and online efforts to promote studentsuccess
• Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner to promote learning
• 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 the maximum of 12 credit hours per semester
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of a master’s degree in English or a master’s degree with at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework in English required
• Demonstrated ability to teach business writing ( ENG 1131) and composition ( ENG 1101) preferred
• 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 and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work successfully in a community college environment
• Must be able to teach face-to-face in a prison education setting
• Must possess demonstrated skills in using modern educationaltechnology, including multimedia-based instruction
• Ability to pass a DRC background check required

Official transcripts for all post-secondary degrees (ifapplicable) and successful completion of a background check will be required prior to date of hire.

Supplemental Questions

1. * Do you have a minimum of master's degree in English or a master's degree with at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework in English?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Are you willing to provide face-to-face instruction to incarcerated individuals in a safe and secure setting?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Please select your preferred location:
   • Allen Correctional Institution – Lima, Ohio
   • Oakwood Correctional Facility - Lima, Ohio
   • Lebanon Correctional Institution - Lebanon, Ohio
   • Madison Correctional Institution- London, Ohio
   • Southeastern Correctional Institution - Lancaster, Ohio
4. * 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 thesestates.
5. * 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 applicantsfor 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

1. Other