Economics

• Prison Education
• Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty
  Location Multiple Locations, OH
  Job Number 05343
  Department Economics
  Job Category Adjunct Faculty (Part-time)
  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 Sinclair Economics Department is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty to teach Introduction to Economics (ECO 1100) face-to-face for day, evening, and weekend courses at our partner correctional institutions:
  Allen Correctional•Lima, Ohio
  Dayton Correctional•Dayton, Ohio
  Ohio Reformatory for Women•Marysville, Ohio
  Pickaway Correctional•Columbus (Orient), Ohio
  Southeastern Correctional•Lancaster, Ohio
  Ross Correctional•Chillicothe, 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.

Why you'll love

Sinclair:

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.

Principal Accountabilities 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 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

Adjunct Faculty cannot be assigned to teach more than the maximum of 12 credit hours per semester

Other duties as assigned

Requirements Minimum of a master's degree in economics required; or a master's degree with at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework in economics 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 diverse college community

Must possess demonstrated skills in using modern educational technology, including multimedia-based instruction

Official transcripts for all post-secondary degrees (if applicable) and successful completion of a background check will be required prior to date of hire.