Law Adjunct Instructor — Prison Education (Part-Time)

Sinclair Community College

Ohio

Hybrid

USD 9,600 - 14,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for you

Career growth opportunities

Generous retirement benefits

Work-Life balance and wellness

Faculty mentorship

Job summary

The Law and Public Safety Department at Sinclair Community College seeks Ohio licensed attorneys to teach Business Law, Constitutional Law, and Criminal Law as part-time adjunct faculty at partner correctional institutions. Assignments are day, evening, and weekend courses across Pickaway, Madison, Ross, Southeastern, and Southern Ohio Correctional facilities in Ohio.

Starting pay is $1,046 per credit hour taught.

Qualifications

Juris Doctorate required.
Evidence of successful prior teaching experience preferred.
Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a culturally diverse college community.
Ability to pass a DRC background check; required.
Must be able to teach face-to-face in a prison education setting.

Responsibilities

Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
Prepare, distribute and submit syllabi for assigned sections per policy.
Employ teaching strategies and use instructional technology as appropriate.
Modify instructional methods to meet diverse student needs.
Support classroom and online efforts to promote student success.
Evaluate and return student work promptly; maintain confidentiality of student information.
Submit final grade rosters by deadlines; maintain records of student progress.
Cannot exceed 12 credit hours per semester.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competency

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

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

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

Location

Location Multiple Locations, OH

Job Number

Job Number 05165

Department

Department Advanced Job Training

Job Category

Job Category Adjunct Faculty (Part-time)

Job Type

Job Type Part-Time

Status

Status Regular

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/01/2026

Resume Review Date

Resume Review Date Ongoing

Closing Date

Closing Date 12/31/2026

Open Until Filled No

Position Summary

The Law and Public Safety Department is seeking Ohio licensed attorneys in good standing to teaching Business Law, Constitutional Law, and Criminal Law at our partner correctional institutions. Sinclair is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty for day, evening, and weekend courses at our partner correctional institutions:

Pickaway Correctional – Columbus (Orient), Ohio
Madison Correctional – London, Ohio
Ross Correctional – Chillicothe, Ohio
Southeastern Correctional – Lancaster, Ohio
Southern Ohio Correctional – Lucasville, 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

Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning
Prepare, distribute and submit 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 information
Cannot exceed maximum of 12 credit hours per semester

Requirements

Juris Doctorate 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 culturally diverse college community
Possess demonstrated skills in using modern educational technology, including multimedia-based instruction required
Ability to pass a DRC background check required
Must be able to teach face-to-face in a prison education setting

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 Juris Doctorate degree?
- Yes
- No
* Do you hold an active Ohio State Bar license in good standing?
- Yes
- No
* Please select your preferred location:
- Pickaway Correctional – Columbus (Orient), Ohio
- Madison Correctional – London, Ohio
- Ross Correctional – Chillicothe, Ohio
- Southeastern Correctional – Lancaster, Ohio
- Southern Ohio Correctional – Lucasville, Ohio
* * I understand and still possess interest in this position, knowing that it is located at a correctional facility.
- Yes
- No
* 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.