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Sinclair Community College

Criminal Justice Studies - Prison Education - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

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A Criminal Justice Professor teaches foundational criminal justice ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the criminal justice curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.

$78,874 / year median in Ohio

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Position Information Position Information (Default Section) Job Title Criminal Justice Studies
  • Prison Education
  • Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty Location Multiple Locations, OH Job Number 04564 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 Sinclair Criminal Justice Sciences Department prepares students for meaningful careers in law enforcement, corrections, and other areas of the criminal justice system.
Our programs equip future professionals with the knowledge and skills needed for immediate employment, while also offering current criminal justice practitioners opportunities for career advancement and professional development. 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. Sinclair is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty for day, evening, and weekend courses at our partner correctional institutions: Dayton Correctional
  • Dayton, Ohio Lebanon Correctional
  • Lebanon, Ohio Warren Correctional
  • Lebanon, Ohio Correctional Reception Center
  • Columbus, Ohio Pickaway Correctional
  • Columbus (Orient), Ohio Ross Correctional
  • Chillicothe, Ohio Madison Correctional
  • London, Ohio
  • 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 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 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 Cannot exceed maximum of 12 credit hours per semester Requirements Minimum of a master's degree in criminal justice or law required Evidence of successful prior teaching experience preferred Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the course and program level Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills with the capacity to work successfully in a culturally diverse college community Possess demonstrated skills in using modern educational technology, including multimedia-based instruction required Ability to pass a DRC background check required Must be able to teach face-to-face in a prison education setting O fficial transcripts for all post-secondary degrees (if applicable) and successful completion of a background check will be required prior to date of hire. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (
  • ).
  • Do you have a minimum of a master's degree in criminal justice? Yes No
  • Please indicate your preference in location(s): Correctional Reception Center
  • Orient, Ohio Dayton Correctional Institution
  • Dayton, Ohio Lebanon Correctional Institution
  • Lebanon, Ohio Madison Correctional Institution
  • London, Ohio Pickaway Correctional Institution
  • Orient, Ohio Ross Correctional Institution
  • Chillicothe, Ohio Warren County Correctional Institution
  • Lebanon, Ohio
  • I understand and still possess interest in this position, knowing that it is located at a correctional facility. Yes No
  • In accordance with Sinclair Community College employment, tax, and benefits compliance requirements, please select the state in which you currently reside or will perform work for this position.
Ohio Indiana Kentucky I do not reside in or am unable to perform work in one of these states. Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Master's Transcript Optional Documents Other