Adjunct Professor for Prison Education Program General Education
Date Posted: May 19, 2026
Compensation: $800.00, Per Credit Hour Required Education Level: Postgraduate Degree
Job Description
Redlands Community College is seeking qualified candidates to apply for adjunct teaching
positions in all major content areas related to General Education, including but not
limited to: Mathematics, Science, Government, History, English, Speech Communication,
and Humanities.
These part-time/adjunct instructors will provide on-site instruction to deliver Redlands
courses at the Federal Correctional Institute in El Reno, OK (FCI-ER). This is a continuous
vacancy announcement filled on an “as needed basis”. All applications will be kept
on file, and when courses become available, relevant applicants will be contacted.
Instruction will be on-site at a federal prison with inmates who are leveraging Second
Chance Pell. Student access to technology is significantly limited, and as such instructors
will not be able to use Canvas (or other learning platforms) to manage the class.
Canvas will be used as an administrative tool. Candidates must be able to pass a federal
background check, and will be expected to participate in mandatory in-service training
associated with teaching in a corrections environment.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Teaching assigned in-person classes
Supporting the integrity of the curricula with the relevant Department Head
Coordinating with the Director of Institutional Accreditation and Special Academic
Initiatives
Following Redlands Community College’s official course calendar, observing holiday
breaks, and adhering to scheduled class times
Adhering to policies and procedures related to educators at FCI-ER, including background
checks, ID badges, approved attire, and security
Assessing and encouraging student achievement in accordance with learning objectives
Interacting in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and
in groups
Qualifications include:
Master’s or higher degree in the teaching discipline, a Master’s degree or higher
with at least 18 graduate hours in the targeted discipline, or tested experience in
accordance with our Standard of Practice – Minimally Qualified Faculty. (https://www.redlandscc.edu/life-redlands/job-bank/minimally-qualified-faculty).
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, with clear, grammatically correct
English
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, etc.) as well as email
and internet is required.
Redlands Community College uses Canvas as our Learning Management System, and candidates
will be expected to operate in that environment (training is available).
To apply: Qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online and submit a cover letter,
resume, copies of college transcripts and/or certifications, and three references
with names, addresses, and phone numbers.
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origin, sex, disability, age, religion, or status as a veteran, in any of its educational
programs, activities, policies, practices, or procedures, including, but is not limited
to, admissions, employment, eligibility for financial aid, and educational services,
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11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination
Act of 1975, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and other federal laws and regulations.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College's
nondiscrimination policies: Compliance Officer, Redlands Community College, 1300 S.
Country Club Road, El Reno, OK 73036-5304, 405.262.2552.
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Redlands Community College is committed to providing a safe place to live, work, study
and visit. Part of this effort includes sharing information regarding the safety and
security of our campuses.
Redlands provides email notifications to all students, faculty and staff when a Clery
Crime occurs in or near Redlands Community College campus or any of its sites. These
notifications are primarily sent if the incident poses an ongoing safety threat as
determined by the President of the College or his designee. The act requires colleges
and universities to make “timely warnings,” known as “Safety Alerts” at Redlands,
to campus community members about specific types of crime if an ongoing threat is
believed to exist.
Information regarding our recent three-year period Annual Security and Fire Safety
Report, as well as the Emergency Preparedness Guide, can be found on the Campus Security
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