Criminal Justice Science - Annually Contracted Faculty - Prison Education

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Job Title Criminal Justice Science - Annually Contracted Faculty - Prison Education Location Multiple Locations, OH Job Number 05421 Department Criminal Justice Job Category Faculty Job Type ACF Status Regular Job Open Date 06/03/2026 Resume Review Date Ongoing Closing Date Open Until Filled No Position Summary

The Division of Business and Public Services at Sinclair is seeking an Annually Contracted Faculty member to join the Criminal Justice Science Department, beginning Fall 2026. This position will involve teaching face-to-face classes during the day as part of the Prison Education Program. The faculty member will travel to various correctional facilities across Ohio, including Dayton, Lebanon, Columbus, Chillicothe, and more. Mileage for travel will be reimbursed in accordance with College policies.

Annually Contracted Faculty (ACF) appointments are full-time, temporary positions limited to one academic year. Appointments are not automatically awarded for subsequent years, but rather, are awarded on a year-by-year basis at the sole discretion of Sinclair Community College.

All full-time faculty salaries are determined by the Provost's Office and are commensurate with education and experience.

Why work for Sinclair College?

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

• Tuition waiver for employee and dependents for all Sinclair courses and programs
• 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
• 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

• Teach a minimum of 15 payload hours per semester for both fall and spring semesters

• This is equivalent to a 40 hour work week

• Work closely with the department chair to implement the policies of the department and college

• Workplace & Community Service: Workplace Service reflects efforts to improve the quality of the work environment. Community Service reflects efforts to improve the quality of life in the greater community - local, state, national, or international - in support of the college mission.

• Participate in department, division and college-wide meetings

• Maintain office hours and respond to student inquiries in a timely and effective manner

• Committee service is not required

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of a master's degree in criminal justice or related field required.
• Minimum of three years of experience required
• Proficiency in teaching, including working with students with diverse learning styles required
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well with a diverse student population
• Commitment to the principles of a learning college required
• Successful teaching experience at the college level preferred
• Successful professional experience in criminal justice preferred
• Must be able to teach face-to-face in a prison education setting
• 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 minimum of a master's degree in criminal justice?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a minimum of 3 years' related work experience?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you willing to provide face-to-face instruction to incarcerated individuals in a safe and secure setting?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you willing to travel to various correctional facilities across Ohio?

• 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.

• • Are you legally authorized to work in the United States, and will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship for a work visa? *Sinclair Community College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

• Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States and do not require sponsorship now or in the future.

• Yes, I am authorized to work in the United States but will require sponsorship now or in the future.

• No, I am not authorized to work in the United States.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Master's Transcript

Optional Documents

• Licensure/Certification
• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Other
• Letter of Recommendation (2)
• Letter of Recommendation (3)
• Bachelor's Transcript
• PhD/EdD/JD Transcripts
• Teaching Philosophy
• Leadership Philosophy