Adjunct Instructor, Prison Education Program - Humanities, Philosophy, Arts PTT

Adjunct Instructor, Prison Education Program – Humanities, Philosophy, Arts (2025‑2026) – PTT

SCC reserves the right to change, modify, or cancel posted positions as appropriate and/or necessary.

Under the general direction and supervision of the Associate Dean and the Program Chair, the Adjunct Instructor is responsible for instructing students in various humanities classes. Classes assigned may include Humanities, Arts, and/or Philosophy courses and will depend on instructor qualifications. Instructors teach on‑site at a correctional facility.

The instructor will create course‑content‑related materials, employ diverse teaching strategies—including Engaged Learning practices—monitor and evaluate student progress, and maintain accurate student records using the required LMS grade book.

This position is within the Prison Education Program (PEP). Prior experience teaching in a prison context is preferred. Training and orientation are provided by the correctional facilities and Southeast Community College’s Prison Education Program. It is a part‑time temporary position with assignments based on program needs.

• Provide instruction to students according to the objectives of each course assigned.
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies in the classroom, online, hybrid, or lab setting that are appropriate to individual student needs and may include, but are not limited to, lectures, small groups, demonstrations, and computer‑assisted instruction.

• Prepare and administer evaluation instruments and maintain accurate student records on attendance, achievement, and progress.
• Assist in gathering and interpreting data for department assessment.

• Increase and improve personal teaching and subject knowledge through professional development such as in‑service activities, conferences, workshops, technical updates, and personal self‑study.

• In cooperation with other department faculty, develop and/or revise course objectives, content, materials, descriptions, and instructional strategies to accommodate the prison‑education‑program environment.
• Develop, revise, and maintain classroom policies, grading structures, and strategies.
• Review, evaluate, and recommend textbooks and other resources for course use.

• Use the computer as an instructional tool for teaching reading and writing skills and composition as appropriate.
• Provide information and data that will assist in the preparation of supply and equipment orders, course schedules, book orders, and other necessary reports.

Work toward creating a welcoming, inclusive, equitable, and productive work and learning environment, where all students, faculty members, and college employees are valued and may contribute to their full potential, regardless of their differences. Implement accessible and inclusive practices and processes aimed at creating a diverse and equitable learning and work environment. Commit to fostering and maintaining a safe environment of respect and inclusion for students, employees, and members of the community, and promote and support the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, EEO, equity, inclusion, and diversity.

• Operate and utilize appropriate technologies as part of the teaching process.
• May be required to perform associated duties, functions, or assignments in other divisions/programs/areas as required.
• Perform other College functions and duties as assigned.
• Must be able to work varied days, hours, shifts, locations, and campuses as required. Work schedules (hours/days/work location) are scheduled by Southeast Community College based on the needs of the College and may vary depending on the needs of Southeast Community College and are subject to modification. Emergency or scheduled special activities may require hours outside of the regular workweek.