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Infographic showing various Prison Rehabilitation job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% As Needed, 65% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,650 per year, or $21 per hour.

Humanities Adjuncts Prison Education

Leavenworth, KS • On-site

University of Saint Mary
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 51 - 200 employees
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The Adjuncts will teach in the Prison Education Program.  Content areas include: Communications, Theology, Art History, History, and English to meet the General Education requirements offered within the Prison Education Programs. All courses are taught in-person.  Faculty must be credentialed in the area of instruction and must be able to pass a background check.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Teach classes in-person as assigned at one of the Prison facilities.
  • Prepare syllabi and deliver curriculum appropriate for the course assigned
  • Maintain effective and timely student assessment and feedback
  • Manage and foster an inclusive educational environment to serve all learners
  • Maintain student attendance records in accordance with university policy
  • Submit mid-term and final grades on time
  • Demonstrate professionalism with students, faculty, staff, and administration
  • Timely attendance at all required training, Division meetings, and university-related meetings
  • Complete all required training, including training on Engage LMS
  • Maintain expertise in current teaching and discipline technologies.
  • Perform other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • MA in the content field or master’s degree + 18 graduate credits in content area
    • Communications – Public Speaking and Interpersonal Communications
    • Theology
    • Art History and Art Appreciation
    • English – Composition and Literature
    • History
  • Minimum of three years teaching at the college level required.
  • Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Commitment to prison rehabilitation.
  • Philosophically aligned with the mission and values of USM
  • Experience working in a prison preferred.
  • Ability to pass Department of Corrections/KBI background check required.

TO APPLY:
   Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three current professional references. 

Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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