Part-Time Solar PV & Energy Engineering Adjunct

Sinclair Community College; London (OH); Hybrid; USD 9,600 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Waiver for You

Career Growth Opportunities

Generous Retirement Benefits

Work-Life Balance and Wellness

Faculty Mentorship

Job summary

Sinclair Community College seeks a part-time adjunct faculty member for the Madison Correctional Institution in London, OH, to teach Solar PV Design and Installation and related courses. The role emphasizes hands-on instruction in a prison education setting and requires a flexible schedule including days, evenings, and weekends.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent credentials, strong teaching ability, and the capacity to work within a correctional education environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field or equivalent industry certifications.
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies.
• Experience using modern educational technology and multimedia instruction.
• Ability to teach face-to-face in a prison education setting.
• Must be able to pass a DRC background check.

Responsibilities

• Teach curriculum developed by the department.
• Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning and safety.
• Prepare syllabi for assigned sections in line with policies.
• Use instructional technology where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and confidentiality.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Educational technology

Face-to-face teaching

Background check

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Industry certifications

Associate’s degree + 5 years experience

Job description

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

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

Location

Location Madison Correctional - London, OH

Job Number

Job Number 05278

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 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:

• 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 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

• 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 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 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 (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 meet the education requirements for the position as listed in the job posting?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you able to teach face-to-face classes in a prison education setting?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please indicate which course(s) you are most interested/qualified in teaching from the list below.
  • Weatherization and Building Performance Training
  • Solar PV Design and Installation
• * 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.

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Associate's Transcript

Bachelor's Transcript

Master's Transcript

Other

All Transcripts

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