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

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 1,189,000 - 1,693,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a part-time adjunct Sociology faculty member to teach in-person courses at our partner correctional institutions across Ohio.

The position supports day, evening, and weekend classes within the prison education program. Candidates must hold a master's degree in sociology (or a related field with 18 graduate hours in sociology) and demonstrate prior teaching experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to use modern educational

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Educational technology

Face-to-face instruction

Background check

Education

Master's degree in sociology with 18 grad hours

Master's degree in sociology or related field with 18 grad hours

Job description

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

Job Title

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

Location

Multiple Locations, OH

Job Number

05096

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

• Allen Correctional – Lima, Ohio
• Chillicothe Correctional – Chillicothe, Ohio
• Correctional Reception Center – Orient, Ohio
• Dayton Correctional – Dayton, Ohio
• Franklin Medical Center – Columbus, Ohio
• Lebanon Correctional – Lebanon, 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 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/adjunctfaculty 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

• Adjunct faculty teach curriculum developed by thedepartment
• Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize studentlearning
• Prepare and provide syllabi for all assigned sections inaccordance with department and divisional policies
• Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies, useavailable instructional technology when appropriate
• Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and estrategiestos 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
• Adjunct Faculty cannot be assigned to teach more than themaximum of 12 credit hours per semester
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of a master’s degree in sociology or a master’s degreewith at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework inthe content area is required
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience ispreferred
• Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning throughinnovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the courseand program level
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with theability to work successfully in a community collegeenvironment
• Must possess demonstrated skills in using modern educationaltechnology, including multimedia-based instruction
• Must be able to teach face-to-face in a prison educationsetting
• 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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a master's degree in a related field, or amaster's degree with 18 graduate hours in a related field?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Are you willing to provide face-to-face instruction toincarcerated individuals in a safe and secure setting?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * 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
4. * 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.
5. * 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 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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Master's Transcript

Optional Documents

1. Teaching Philosophy
2. Other
3. Letter of Recommendation (1)
4. Associate's Transcript
5. Bachelor's Transcript