Sociology Adjunct - Prison Education (Part-Time)

Sinclair Community College

Ohio

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USD 9600 - 14.000

A tiempo parcial

14 días+

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Tuition Waiver for You

Career Growth Opportunities

Generous Retirement Benefits

Work-Life Balance and Wellness

Faculty Mentorship

Descripción de la vacante

Sinclair Community College is seeking part-time (adjunct) Sociology faculty to teach in the prison education program at multiple Ohio locations. Courses run day, evening, and weekend to accommodate learners in correctional facilities.

The role requires a master's in sociology or equivalent and prior teaching experience. You must be able to teach face-to-face in prison settings and pass a background check.

Formación

Master's degree in sociology or Master’s with 18 grad hours in sociology required.
Evidence of successful teaching experience preferred.
Knowledge of modern educational technology and multimedia instruction.

Responsabilidades

Teach curriculum developed by the department in prison education settings.
Plan and organize instruction to maximize student learning.
Prepare syllabi for assigned sections per policies.

Conocimientos

Effective communication

Technology in education

Face-to-face teaching

Background check clearance

Educación

Master’s degree in sociology

18 grad credit hours in content area

Herramientas

Modern educational technology

Multimedia-based instruction

Descripción del empleo

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

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

Location

Location Multiple Locations, OH

Job Number

Job Number 05096

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 Sociology Department is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty to teach face-to-face for day, evening, and weekend courses at our partner correctional institutions.

Chillicothe Correctional – Chillicothe, Ohio
Correctional Reception Center – Orient, Ohio
Dayton Correctional – Dayton, Ohio
Franklin Medical Center – Columbus, Ohio
London Correctional – London, Ohio
Madison Correctional – London, Ohio
Oakwood Correctional – Lima, Ohio
Ohio Reformatory for Women – Marysville, Ohio
Pickaway Correctional – Orient, Ohio
Ross Correctional – Chillicothe, Ohio
Southeastern Ohio Correctional – Lancaster, Ohio
Southern Ohio Correctional – Lucasville, Ohio
Warren Correctional – Lebanon, 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

Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by the department
Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning
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 master’s degree in sociology or a master’s degree with at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework in the content area is 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 and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work successfully in a community college environment
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 have a master's degree in a related field, or a master's degree with 18 graduate hours in a related field?
- Yes
- No
* Are you willing to provide face-to-face instruction to incarcerated individuals in a safe and secure setting?
- Yes
- No
* Please indicate your preference of location(s):
- Allen Correctional -- Lima, Ohio
- Chillicothe Correction Institution - Chillicothe, Ohio
- Correctional Reception Center - Orient, Ohio
- Dayton Correctional Institution - Dayton, Ohio
- Franklin Medical Center - Columbus, Ohio
- Lebanon Correctional Institution - Lebanon, Ohio
- London Correctional Institution - London, Ohio
- Madison Correctional - London, Ohio
- Oakwood Correctional Facility - Lima, Ohio
- Ohio Reformatory for Women - Marysville, Ohio
- Pickaway Correctional Institution - Orient, Ohio
- Ross Correctional Institution - Chillicothe, Ohio
- Southern Ohio Correctional Facility - Lucasville, Ohio
- Southeastern Correctional Institution - Lancaster, Ohio
- Warren Correctional Institution - Lebanon, Ohio
* 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.