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Criminal Justice Academy Instructor (Part-Time)
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What they do
An Adult Basic Education or Literacy Instructor works with adults, including young adults who are out of school, to improve literacy and strengthen basic skills in reading, writing and math. Helps students to learn English or gain a high school diploma or equivalent certificate. Assesses students' educational levels, skills and goals, and differentiates instruction as needed for adults at different levels in one class. May focus on basic skills as needed for a particular occupation, or assist students with developing study skills or job search skills, or help students connect with social services.
$59,756 / year median in Ohio
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Criminal Justice Academy Instructor (Part-Time)
Location Main Campus - Dayton, OH
Job Number 03018
Department Criminal Justice
Job Category Support
Job Type Part-Time
Status Regular
Job Open Date 09/01/2026
Resume Review Date Ongoing
Closing Date 12/31/2026
Open Until Filled No
Position Summary The Training Academy, part of the Department of Criminal Justice at Sinclair Community College, offers both pre-service and in-service training to support the needs of area law enforcement and corrections agencies. Peace Officer Basic and Corrections training offered through the Criminal Justice Training Academy follows the curriculum and standards of the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission, and all commanders and instructors are certified by OPOTA. We also add content to the Basic curriculum beyond that required by the State.
The hourly pay rate for this position is $36.59 and has a maximum of 28 hours per week.
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 staff with Sinclair College receive:
Tuition Waiver for
You:
Employees can take advantage of tuition-free access for up to 3 credit hours per semester.
Generous Retirement Benefits:
Build your future through participation in OPERS, including a 14% employer contribution.
Paid Holidays:
Enjoy 14 annually observed College holidays, with part-time employees paid for the regularly scheduled hours on these days
Professional Growth Opportunities:
Take advantage of opportunities for advancement, promotion, continued education, and professional development.
Work-Life Balance and Wellness:
Access programs, resources, and events that support your personal well-being and professional success.
•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 State certified instructors teach the mandated state curriculum to students and may test cadets to determine if student performance standards are being met.
Requirements Requirements outlined by the Ohio Attorney General's Office in the Ohio Administrative Code 109:2-1-06 for Basic Academy Instructors can be found here.
Requirements outlined by the Ohio Attorney General's Office in the Ohio Administrative Code 109:2-9-05 for corrections academy instructors can be found here.
Summary of Qualifications for Unit Instructor
Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 5 years of relevant, full-time law enforcement experience
Completion of an instructor training program approved by the executive director consisting of a minimum of forty clock hours which shall include instruction in the theories of learning and adult education, teaching techniques, lesson plan development and usage, behavioral objectives, student evaluation and measurement, role playing, the use of audio-visual aids and an exercise in practice teaching
Instructor training programs taught at the Ohio peace officer training academy; by the department of education; the state highway patrol; a college or educational institution or other programs which in the opinion of the executive director are equivalent to those set out, will be acceptable
Completion of an instructor-level training program approved by the executive director, which will allow a person to learn specific knowledge and skills in a unit for which certification is requested
Recommendation of a current basic training school commander
Summary of Qualifications for Special Subject Instructor Certification
Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent required
Possession of a license in a particular discipline such as medical doctors, attorneys, nurses, judges, teachers of special subjects related to the basic course
Recognition for competency in law enforcement related areas such as probation, corrections, health, fire, drug enforcement, traffic or other special subject or skill areas in which the person has a minimum of five years of full-time experience and training in the subject area to be taught, three years of which must be based on full-time experience
Recommendation of a current basic training school commander
Special subject instructors shall not be eligible for approval for the driving or firearms units and in no case shall a special subject instructor be approved for more than five topics in the basic course
Please attach a copy of your OPOTA training certificate under "Other" required documents.
Must include a copy of both the front and back side of the training certificate.