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

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Job Title Law / Criminal Justice Studies - Prison Education - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty
Location Multiple Locations, OH
Job Number 04564
Department Criminal Justice
Job Category Adjunct Faculty (Part-time)
Job Type Part-Time
Status Regular
Job Open Date 12/16/2022
Resume Review Date Ongoing
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Summary
Sinclair seeks to attract an academically and culturally diverse faculty that carries out the mission of the college with dedication, innovation and a commitment to the success of each student.

Sinclair is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty for day, evening, online and weekend courses at our partner correctional institutions:
  • Allen Correctional – Lima
  • Dayton Correctional – Dayton
  • Lebanon Correctional – Lebanon
  • Warren Correctional – Lebanon
  • Trumbull Correctional – Leavittsburg
  • Ohio State Penitentiary – Youngstown
  • Franklin Medical Center – Columbus
  • Correctional Reception Center – Columbus
  • Pickaway Correctional – Columbus (Orient)
  • Southeastern Correctional – Lancaster
  • Southern Ohio Correctional Facility – Lucasville
  • Ross Correctional – Chillicothe
  • Ohio Reformatory for Women – Marysville
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
  • A minimum of a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Law or related field required OR an Associate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Law or related field AND a minimum of three years of experience in the field required
  • Evidence of successful prior teaching experience preferred
  • A 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

Official 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 (*).

  1. * Do you have a master's degree in a related field, or a master's degree with 18 graduate hours in a related field?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
  1. Other