Agriculture - Prison Education - Part-Time; Adjunct Faculty

Position Summary

The Sinclair Horticulture Department is currently seeking part‑time (adjunct) faculty to teach Agriculture with a focus on Greenhouse Management and Horticulture. This position will teach face‑to‑face for day, evening, and weekend courses at our partner correctional institution:
Southeastern Correctional – Lancaster, Ohio
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The starting pay for Adjunct Faculty is $1,016 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.

• Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per semester
• Structured opportunity for advancement and promotion
• Support for continued professional development and education
• STRS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
• High quality programs and events for work‑life balance
• Faculty mentoring available to aid transition from professional work to a teaching role

• 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 students’ 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

• Minimum of a master’s degree in horticulture, greenhouse management or equivalent required
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience is preferred
• Professionalism and outstanding written and oral communication skills required
• Ability to effectively use technology required
• Preference will be given to candidates with teaching or training experience in horticulture or greenhouse management with evidence of quality performance
• Demonstration of willingness to pursue professional development activities required
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population required
• Ability to teach in a face‑to‑face environment 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.