Job Description

Dawson Community College invites qualified candidates to apply for the full-time, tenure-track faculty position. This full-time faculty position is responsible for instructing courses in criminal justice, law enforcement, and other closely
 related fields. Instructional faculty have the important responsibility of creating an innovative learning environment
both inside and outside the classroom to inspire success and excellence in student learning.

The Criminal Justice program is both a transfer program and a career and technical program. This full-time instructor will collaborate with department and college personnel in the areas of program development, learning assessment,
continuous improvement, student recruitment and retention, and developing articulation agreements. The instructor will also be responsible to assemble and meet regularly with a program advisory committee, develop connections and partnerships with criminal justice and law enforcement agencies and personnel, and assist students with job search and placement. Additionally, the instructor will assist with the recruitment and selection of adjunct instructors to teach program-related courses and workshops. This p

EMPLOYMENT WITH DAWSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE:
Employees at Dawson Community College are required to demonstrate kindness, respect, integrity, and professionalism for others. We adhere to the highest ethical standards in the fulfillment of our jobs, to honor the College. Employees at
DCC hold themselves and each other to a higher threshold of respect and practice respect for the people with whom we work and serve. Respect creates an atmosphere conducive to diversity, equity, inclusivity, and learning.

Professionalism at Dawson Community College includes being mindful of our actions when working with students, colleagues, co-workers, and our community members. Respect for those with whom we share the common purpose of
serving students is a paramount value. Professionalism and respect for others are an expected part of all Dawson Community College job performance evaluations.

Employees at Dawson Community College support and promote a positive image of Dawson Community College.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Provide administrative support for the program including student advising, recruitment of students,
development of class schedules at a variety of times, staffing of adjuncts, and evaluation of instruction.
 Meet regularly with the advisory committee for program and course improvement, training needs, changes in
the industry, etc.
 Responsible for the ongoing development of the Program to meet the needs of transfer and career and technical
students.
 Demonstrate a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence.
 Maintain access to students through posted office hours and electronic communication.
 Advise students in course selection(s) and graduation requirements.
 Maintain current knowledge, participate in professional development for effective teaching methodologies, and
utilize a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources.
 Review program curriculum, develop/adjust educational courses based upon need, and use the Institutional
Effectiveness System for appropriate approvals.
 Collect and analyze program data; enrollment, graduation rates, employment, etc. for the purpose of program
review
 Develop and update articulation agreements.
 Recommend and coordinate provisions for textbooks and course/lab materials.
 Supervise and facilitate internship experiences, and student observations and encourage overall student
professional development opportunities.
 Work with high school to offer concurrent and/or dual enrollment courses, supervision, and guidance.
 Work with the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs to provide input into the budget process, assure
adequate resources are available, and recommend needed equipment and supplies for the program.
 Represent the College and Department in the community and during campus events, and serve on appropriate
committees.
 Demonstrate a positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, alumni, administration,
community, and external partners.
 Ensure congruence of program policies and procedures with those of Dawson Community College.
 Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies including but not limited to the Board of Trustees, Board of Regents,
and Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
 Perform other related duties as the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs may assign for the good of
the College.

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