Communication - Prison Education - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty Job at Sinclair C

Communication - Prison Education - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

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Job Title: Communication - Prison Education - Part-Time (Adjunct) Faculty

Location: Multiple Locations, OH

Job Number: 05091

Department: Advanced Job Training

Job Category: Adjunct Faculty (Part-time)

Job Type: Part-Time

Status: Regular

Job Open Date: 11/07/2024

Resume Review Date: Ongoing

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Position Summary

At Sinclair, we are guided by our Core Values, which shape our culture and drive our success:

• Accountable to our students, the community, and one another.
• Collaborative in working together to achieve excellence in education and service to our community.
• Compassionate in fostering a supportive environment where every individual feels valued.
• Inclusive so that a college education is accessible to everyone, and all individuals feel heard, valued, and respected.
• Innovative to inspire creativity and drive transformative change.

The Sinclair Communication Department is currently seeking part-time (adjunct) faculty to teach face-to-face for day, evening, and weekend courses at our partner correctional institutions, with an effective start date of January 2, 2025.

• Correctional Reception Center – Orient, Ohio
• Franklin Medical Center – Columbus, Ohio
• Pickaway Correctional – Columbus (Orient), Ohio
• Dayton Correctional – Dayton, Ohio

Why work for Sinclair College?

The following are some of the benefits that part-time/adjunct faculty with Sinclair College receive:

• Tuition waiver for 3 credit hours per semester
• Structured opportunity for advancement and promotion
• Support for continued professional development and education
• STRS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
• High-quality programs and events for work-life balance
• Faculty mentoring available to aid transition from professional work to a teaching role

*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, using available instructional technology when appropriate
• Modify instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student 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 a maximum of 12 credit hours per semester

Requirements:

• Minimum of a master’s degree in communication or a master’s degree with at least 18 semester credit hours of graduate coursework in the content area is required
• Evidence of successful prior teaching experience is 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
• Must be able to teach face-to-face in a prison education setting
• Must possess demonstrated skills in using modern educational technology, including multimedia-based instruction
• 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 (*).

• * 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
• * Are you willing to provide face-to-face instruction to incarcerated individuals in a safe and secure setting?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Which location(s) are you interested in teaching at?
  • Allen Correctional -- Lima, Ohio
  • Dayton Correctional - Dayton, Ohio
  • Correctional Reception Center - Orient, Ohio
  • Franklin Medical Center - Columbus, Ohio
  • Pickaway Correctional - Orient, Ohio