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Thank you for your interest in submitting an opening to the Alliance’s Community Job Board. We welcome job opening submissions from:

  • higher education in prison programs and/or
  • organizations relevant to the higher education in prison community 

All job postings are subject to the Alliance’s approval. The Alliance reserves the right to reject any post for not fulfilling the purpose of this Job Board, which is to promote openings related to the field of higher education in prison. If you have any questions, please contact alliance@higheredinprison.org.

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Adams State University: Prison Education Program Face-to-Face Instructor

The Adams State University Prison Education Program (PEP) is seeking experienced instructors to develop and teach undergraduate courses for incarcerated students in Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) facilities located in Cañon City, Denver, and Limon.

Hybrid: Remote and/or In-Person
Cañon City, Denver, and Limon, CO
Ongoing hiring pool, part-time
Closing:
Sep 1, 2026
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Adams State University: Prison Education Program Correspondence-based Instructor

The Adams State University Prison Education Program (PEP) is seeking qualified and experienced instructors to design and teach undergraduate courses for its national correspondence program serving incarcerated persons throughout the United States.

Remote
USA, Remote
Ongoing hiring pool, part-time
Closing:
Sep 1, 2026
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Georgetown University: Reentry Coordinator, Prisons and Justice Initiative

The Reentry Coordinator (a one-year renewable term position) provides direct support to participants engaged in Georgetown University’s Prisons and Justice Initiative (PJI) programs. Working under the supervision of the Director of Reentry Services and in collaboration with their Reentry Coordinator peer, this role assists participants in accessing resources and navigating services that support successful reintegration. This position assists with the delivery of reentry programming and provides direct logistical and administrative support for participants preparing to transition from incarceration back into the community. $20.16-$31.30/hr

In-Person
Washigton, D.C.
One-year Renewable Term Position
Closing:
Jun 30, 2026
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Alliance for Higher Education in Prison: Digital Communications Coordinator

Reporting to the Communications Director, the Digital Communications Coordinator will play a key role in maintaining the Alliance's digital presence through video and multimedia creation, social media posting and engagement, website content management, and field engagement. This position will also serve as a production lead for a narrative infrastructure project and support the Alliance team in program implementation. This role is ideal for someone who is both technically skilled and deeply thoughtful about narrative, audience, and ethical storytelling.

Remote
Anywhere in the U.S.
Closing:
Aug 25, 2026
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New York University: Associate Director of Partnerships and Programs, Prison Education Program

Work with faculty and executive directors on long-term strategic planning, program development, and coordination of day-to-day operations across PEP’s three key work areas: college-in-prison degree programs, continuing education, and re-entry support. Conceptualize partnership-building programs and strategic development plans. Develop and lead communication efforts, including overseeing the maintenance of the program web site, designing newsletters, and organizational assessment and funding reports. Lead documentation projects, coordinate student workers for programmatic goals and media representation, and create new digital and print content. Conceptualize and plan new special events and workshops at Wallkill Correctional Facility and NYU Washington Square. $75,000-$85,000/yr

In-Person
New York, NY
Closing:
Aug 27, 2026
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University of Utah: Senior Research Associate - Qualitative

The Prison Education Action Research Lab (PEARL) at the University of Utah is seeking a Senior Research Associate (SRA) with deep expertise in and professional experience with multi-site, multi-methods qualitative research. The SRA will lead data integration, synthesizing qualitative findings with quantitative data in collaboration with the broader research team across PEARL’s research portfolio. This position will work in close partnership with PEARL’s Senior Quantitative Research Associate to design and produce research that is both interpretively rich and analytically robust. Alongside Center leadership, the SRA will mentor emerging researchers and help the Lab translate findings into scholarship, research briefs, technical reports, and presentations. The SRA will work under the supervision of the Lab Director. Strongly encourages applications from individuals directly impacted by incarceration and punishment systems. $90,000-$120,000/yr

In-Person
Salt Lake City, UT
Closing:
Jul 1, 2026
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SUNY's Office of Higher Education in Prison: Re-Entry Navigation Coordinator-Capital Region

To intentionally support students' academic goals in reentry, OHEP recently implemented a statewide equitable Academic Reentry Program which will be administered by Academic Reentry Navigation Coordinators (Navigators) statewide. Navigators are full-time grant funded positions that further SUNY's goal of achieving fair and inclusive access to quality higher education for people who are currently incarcerated and formerly incarcerated. The Navigator works directly with currently incarcerated students to develop an Academic Reentry Plan. While planning, the Navigator and student will determine which academic programs are most appropriate and what resources are needed to reach their academic and professional goals. As students transition into the community the Navigator will continue to engage and support formerly incarcerated students through degree completion. $65,000-$75,000/yr

Hybrid: Remote and/or In-Person
Albany, NY
Closing:
Aug 8, 2026
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Raritan Valley Community College: Director of RISE Program

Reporting to the Interim Dean of Academic Partnerships, the Director of the RISE (Returning and Incarcerated Student Education) Program serves as an essential member of the Provost's team and provides strategic leadership for all academic and workforce programs offered within NJ correctional facilities, while maintaining a collaborative working relationship with partner institution of the New Jersey Scholarship and Transformative Education in Prisons Consortium (NJ-STEP). The Director works under the broad administrative direction of the Provost, with significant responsibility for providing leadership in the development, expansion, revision, improvement, and maintenance of high-quality educational programs for incarcerated students. The Director is charged with aligning the mission of the RISE program to the strategic imperatives of the campus, and with building teamwork and synergy across divisions to ensure quality instruction, high impact pedagogy, and data-informed reform at scale throughout the RISE program. $70,221-$77,243/yr

In-Person
Branchburg, NJ
Closing:
Aug 11, 2026
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TN Higher Education Initiative: Senior Manager of Technical Assistance

Tennessee Higher Education Initiative (THEI) seeks a full-time Senior Manager of Technical Assistance, to lead THEI's newly established Technical Assistance (TA) portfolio — a growing strategic priority aimed at supporting Higher Education in Prison (HEP) programs nationally. The manager will be responsible for overseeing a three-year, multi-million dollar grant initiative that serves as the formal launch of the organization's TA department. $80,000/yr plus travel reimbursements

Hybrid: Remote and/or In-Person
Based in Nashville, TN
Full-time
Closing:
Jul 23, 2026
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TN Higher Education Initiative: Education Programs Associate

Tennessee Higher Education Initiative (THEI) seeks a full-time Education Programs Associate responsible for executing THEI's academic programs inside Tennessee prisons. Under the direction of the THEI Senior Manager of Education and Pre-entry Programs and in collaboration with site administrators, the EP Associate will coordinate day-to-day implementation of Bachelor's and Associate degree programs, facilitate communication between all stakeholders, and provide direct support services to incarcerated students who have limited access to communication or information channels. $50,000/yr plus travel reimbursements.

In-Person
Middle Tenneesee
Full-time
Closing:
Jul 23, 2026
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Walla Walla Community College: Business (Adjunct Faculty Pool) - WSP

Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) seeks to develop applicant pools for adjunct faculty to teach course offerings throughout the 2025-2026 academic year at Washington State Penitentiary.

In-Person
Walla Walla, WA
Ongoing hiring pool, part-time
Closing:
Jun 30, 2026
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Walla Walla Community College: Business (Adjunct Faculty Pool) - CRCC

Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) seeks to develop applicant pools for adjunct faculty to teach course offerings throughout the 2025-2026 academic year at Coyote Ridge Correctional Center.

In-Person
Connell, WA
Ongoing hiring pool, part-time
Closing:
Jun 30, 2026
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