Posting Details
Job Specification Information
Job Description Number
PeopleAdmin Position Number
Position Title
Adjunct Professor - Bowie State University Prison Education
Program
Rank
Instructor 9101
Min Salary
Mid Salary
Max Salary
Health Stipend - For Long Term Contractual.
Regular (PIN) or Long Term Contractual Faculty
Former Incumbent
New
Desired Start Date
01/29/2024
Reports To
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Duties and Responsibilities
Overview: Bowie State University, a distinguished
Historically Black College/University ( HBCU ), is seeking highly
qualified Adjunct Professors to join Bowie’s Prison Education
Program ( BPEP ). This innovative program is a pioneering
initiative that offers incarcerated individuals at the Jessup
Correctional Institution in Jessup, Maryland, the opportunity to
pursue higher education and earn a degree while serving their
sentences. Specifically, BPEP offers a Bachelor’s Degree in
Sociology to students in the program; as such, they must also
fulfill all general education requirements (e.g. math, science,
history, government, philosophy, and more). Therefore, we are
looking for Adjunct Professors across various disciplines to
facilitate a broad range of courses.
Duties & Responsibilities: As an Adjunct Professor in
the Bowie State University Prison Education Program, you will have
the unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of
incarcerated students. Your responsibilities will include:
- Course Instruction: Deliver high-quality instruction to
incarcerated students in various academic subjects, including but
not limited to sociology, English composition, arts and humanities,
social and behavioral sciences, natural sciences, mathematics,
technology, and health and wellness.
Curriculum Development: Develop course materials and
syllabi that align with the academic requirements of the program
and meet the needs of diverse learners. Adapt teaching strategies
to the correctional environment.
Student Engagement: Foster a positive and inclusive
learning environment that encourages active participation, critical
thinking, and intellectual growth among incarcerated students.
Assessment: Assess student learning through assignments,
exams, and projects, providing timely feedback and support for
improvement.
Mentoring: Serve as an academic mentor and advisor to
incarcerated students, guiding them in their educational journeys
and helping them navigate academic challenges.
Compliance: Ensure that all instructional activities
comply with the policies and regulations of the correctional
facility and Bowie State University.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- A Masters degree in the respective field (or closely
related).
- A Doctoral degree in the respective field (or closely related)
is preferred.
Experience
- Experience working at an HBCU, with historically
marginalized/disenfranchised groups and/or incarcerated students is
preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated expertise and competence in the subject area.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Conditions of Employment
Other
Commitment to Commute: This position requires a strong
commitment to commuting to the correctional facility where courses
will be held. You will be an essential part of bringing education
to incarcerated individuals, and your willingness to work within
the correctional facility’s environment is crucial to the success
of the program.
Budget/Grants Allocation Details
Hiring Freeze Exception Request
Date of Vacancy
How are the job responsibilites currently being
filled?
What are the consequences if the position is not
filled?
Why can't the job responsibilities be performed by other
staff?
Allocation Details
Posting Detail Information
Post to JobTarget?
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Special Advertising Summary
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://bowiestate.peopleadmin.com/postings/3472
Pass Message
Fail Message
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you have a Master’s degree?
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
- Teaching Philosophy
- LinkedIn Profile