Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructor

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College of the Mainland

Location: Texas City, Texas
Category: Criminal Justice
Date Posted: April 22, 2024
Application Deadline: Open until filled

Job Description

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Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructor

FLSA

Exempt

Contract Length

N/A

Class Summary

College of the Mainland is seeking adjunct Criminal Justice Faculty members to assist the expansion of the Criminal Justice Associate of Arts degree program. This position is for online and in person instruction.

Position Type

Adjunct

Employment Status

Part Time

Position Funding

Regular

Minimum Education/Training/Experience

Masters degree in Criminal Justice
OR
Masters degree with 18 graduate hours in a qualifying field
OR
Law degree with 18 graduate hours related to criminal justice

Minimum qualifications must be met to be considered for credentialing

Preferred Education/Training/Experience

Ph.D. in Criminal Justice

At least seven (7) years of professional experience in the field of criminal justice to include: law enforcement, probation, corrections, courts, etc. Certifications, if any, must be in good standing, if applicable, in your specific area of expertise.

Experience in teaching/advising/mentoring high school and/or college-level students with broad, diverse backgrounds is also desired.

Possess a comprehensive knowledge of current instructional techniques and technology and knowledge and experience in teaching. Knowledge of Desire to Learn/Brightspace or other LMS systems is desirable.

Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communications and people skills.

Minimum Knowledge & Skills

Innovative Teaching:
- - Skilled practice in creating high quality teaching and learning.
  - Proficient in continuously enhancing teaching processes through technology.
  - Continuous improvement of curriculum, course delivery, and andragogy.

Technical Proficiency:
- Proficient in Desire2Learn/Brightspace LMS. Or other LMS experience
- Strong technology skills in using email, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.

Commitment to Education:
- Demonstrated commitment to community college mission.
- Strong dedication to quality teaching, student success, and completion.

Academic Expertise:
- In-depth knowledge of colleges academic and instructional functions.

Team Collaboration:
- Effective team player with a customer service focus.
- Ability to establish positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and the public.

Communication Skills:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, and present information effectively.

Adaptability and Confidentiality:
- Ability to grasp concepts quickly and handle sensitive, confidential data.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, customer-service-oriented, and diverse working environment.

Preferred Knowledge & Skills

Strong background in teaching courses that lead to student success.

Job Duties

Teaching Excellence:
- - Demonstrate mastery in Criminal Justice through effective content delivery, utilizing both pedagogy and andragogy methodologies.

Curriculum Enhancement:
- Design and deliver undergraduate courses in Criminal Justice, aligning with departmental objectives.
- Integrate innovative teaching methods for diverse learning formats (face-to-face, hybrid, online).

Communication:
- Effectively communicate with students through various channels – email, phone, online discussion boards, and face-to-face, as appropriate.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

N/A

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F235P

Candidates that are eligible apply

Internal/External

Special Instructions to Applicant

Minimum Salary Range

TBD

Mid Point Salary Range

TBD

Maximum Salary Range

Posting Open Date

04/17/2024

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://jobs.com.edu/postings/3659

EEO Statement

College of the Mainland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, disability or veteran status.

College of the Mainland does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, and the operation of its programs and activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations within Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and 1992.