Adjunct Faculty - Technical Problem Solving-Prison Education Program

 This is an open posting inviting qualified candidates to submit an application for consideration for future part-time adjunct faculty openings.

Responsibilities include:

• Teach Technical Problem Solving, an introductory engineering technology course for students entering engineering technology programs at Lorain County Community College. 

• Deliver engaging, in-person instruction at the Lorain Correctional Institution (LorCI) and/or Grafton Reintegration Center (GRC) in Grafton, Ohio. 

• Teach students to apply a structured problem-solving methodology to technical and engineering-related problems. 

• Instruct students in the use of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Windows file management, and other computer applications commonly used in engineering technology. 

• Incorporate current instructional technologies, including the Canvas Learning Management System, to support student learning and assessment. 

• Evaluate student learning through assignments, projects, quizzes, and other assessment methods. 

• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and academic progress in accordance with Lorain County Community College and Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) policies. 

• Communicate effectively with students, division faculty, and college staff. 

• Comply with all Lorain County Community College and Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) policies and procedures governing instruction within correctional facilities. 

• Courses may be scheduled during daytime or evening hours. 

Course Topics Include

• Structured problem-solving methodologies 

• Critical thinking and decision making 

• Microsoft Word 

• Microsoft Excel 

• Windows operating system and file management 

• Internet research and information literacy 

• Teamwork and professional communication 

• Ethical decision making 

 Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or a closely related technical field. 

• Minimum of five years of relevant professional industry experience. 

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. 

• Ability to use instructional technology, including a learning management system, to manage course materials, attendance, and grades. 

• Ability to teach effectively in a diverse learning environment. 

• Ability to meet all security and background requirements necessary to teach within an Ohio correctional institution. 

• Availability to teach in person at the Lorain Correctional Institution and/or Grafton Reintegration Center. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Education, or a closely related discipline. 

• Previous teaching experience in higher education, technical education, workforce training, military training, or adult education. 

• Experience using the Canvas Learning Management System. 

• Experience working with adult learners, nontraditional students, or justice-impacted populations. 

• Demonstrated ability to integrate applied, hands-on learning into technical instruction.

The complete application file should include: a cover letter detailing area(s) of expertise, an updated curriculum vitae (CV), unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), and the contact information of three professional references.    Incomplete files will not be considered. Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Candidate selected will be required to complete a background check prior to being hired.

About LCCC: 

Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. 

Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County’s high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC’s high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future. 

LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC’s students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success. 

Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible.  Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.