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

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 1,515,000 - 1,653,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per

Advancement opportunities

Professional development support

STRS pension with 14% employer contrib

Work-life balance programs

Faculty mentoring

Job summary

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. in Ohio seeks Ohio-licensed attorneys to teach Business Law, Constitutional Law, and Criminal Law at partner correctional institutions. This part-time adjunct role covers day, evening, and weekend courses at correctional facilities in Pickaway, Madison, Ross, Southeastern, and Southern Ohio.

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

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required
• Ohio State Bar license required
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience preferred
• 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 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

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Multicultural competence

Educational technology usage

Education

Juris Doctorate

Ohio State Bar license

Job description

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

Job Title

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

Location

Multiple Locations, OH

Job Number

05165

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 Law and Public Safety Department is seeking Ohio licensedattorneys in good standing to teaching Business Law, ConstitutionalLaw, 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 correctionalinstitutions:

• 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 hourassigned to teach. For the full list of available courses to teach,please explore our coursecatalog.

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, andbenefits 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 andeducation
• STRS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
• High quality programs and events for work-life balance
• Faculty mentoring available to aide transition fromprofessional 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

• Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize studentlearning
• Prepare, distribute and submit syllabi for all assignedsections in accordance with department and divisional policies
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies, useavailable instructional technology when appropriate
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategiesto meet diverse student’s needs
• Support classroom and online efforts to promote studentsuccess
• Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner to promotelearning
• Maintain accurate records of student progress
• Submit final grade rosters according to establisheddeadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Cannot exceed maximum of 12 credit hours per semester

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate required
• Ohio State Bar license required
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning throughinnovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the courseand program level
• Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills withthe capacity to work successfully in a culturally diverse collegecommunity
• Possess demonstrated skills in using modern educationaltechnology, including multimedia-based instruction required
• Ability to pass a DRC background check required
• Must be able to teach face-to-face in a prison educationsetting

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

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Juris Doctorate degree?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you hold an active Ohio State Bar license in goodstanding?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * 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
4. * * I understand and still possess interest in this position,knowing that it is located at a correctional facility.
   • Yes
   • No
5. * In accordance with Sinclair Community College employment,tax, and benefits compliance requirements, please select the statein which you currently reside or will perform work for thisposition.
   • Ohio
   • Indiana
   • Kentucky
   • I do not reside in or am unable to perform work in one of thesestates.
6. * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States, andwill you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for awork visa? *Sinclair Community College will not sponsor applicantsfor work visas.
   • Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States and do notrequire sponsorship now or in the future.
   • Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States but willrequire 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. PhD/EdD/JD Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Other