Environmental & Energy Engineering Technology - Prison Education - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; London (OH); On-site; USD 1,441,000 - 1,929,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per‑

STRS pension participation

Structured advancement opportunities

Professional development support

Job summary

Sinclair Community College seeks part-time adjunct faculty to teach Weatherization and Building Performance Training and Solar PV Design and Installation at Madison Correctional Institution in London, Ohio. The department provides education for built environment careers and transfer-ready programs with day, evening and weekend options.

Starting pay is $1,046 per credit hour. Applicants must reside in Ohio, Indiana or Kentucky or be able to work within one of these states.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in a related field or commensurate credentials.
• Five years of relevant work/teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to teach face-to-face in a prison education setting is required.
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies.

Responsibilities

• Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by the department.
• Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning and safety.
• Prepare and provide syllabi for all assigned sections per policies.
• Employ instructional technology and adapt methods to meet diverse needs.
• Submit final grade rosters by deadlines and maintain records.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Multimedia-based instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Industry certifications

Associate’s degree with five years relevant experience

Job description

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

Job Title Environmental & Energy Engineering Technology - PrisonEducation - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Location Madison Correctional - London, OH

Job Number 05278

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 Built Environment Department provides excellent education for students entering a variety of built environment professions or seeking transfer to a related baccalaureate degree program. With a vision to be the recognized leader in educating built environment professionals, the department connects students, practitioners, allied professions, and the public.

Sinclair is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty for day, evening, and weekends to teach the following courses at Madison Correctional Institution in London, Ohio:

• Weatherization and Building Performance Training : Covers energy assessment and weatherization methods for single and multifamily dwellings. Includes use of blower door, duct blaster, infrared imaging, and similar techniques.
• Solar PV Design and Installation : Covers design of solar PV systems and components and the installation of PV systems and components. Includes hands-on installation of PV system on ground-mounted roof assembly.

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

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, 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 acontract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

• Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by the department
• Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning and safety
• 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 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 informationAdjunct Faculty cannot be assigned to teach more than the maximum of 12 credit hours per semester
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field, OR commensurate industry certifications, OR an associate’s degree with five years of relevant work/teaching experience required
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience is 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 culturally diverse college community and student population
• Must possess demonstrated skills in using modern educational technology, including multimedia-based instruction
• Must be able to teach face-to-face in a prison education setting
• Ability to pass a DRC background check required

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