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

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

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.

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.

• 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

• 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.

Sinclair Community College
Human Resources
444 W. Third St. Building 7, Room 340
Dayton, Ohio, 45402