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Instructor, Criminal Justice
Job Description
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Executive Dean, Arts & Sciences, this position will teach courses within the Criminal Justice Program and perform a variety of administrative duties. This position will assist in student recruitment, advising and job placement. Also responsible for maintaining public relations within the ten-county area and taking an active part in community relations.
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related area required. Must obtain Master’s degree in criminal justice within two years of hire date.
- A minimum of five years full time experience in the criminal justice field required. Teaching/training experience preferred.
- Must relate well with people and show a high degree of competency in the criminal justice field.
- Certified firearms instructor or ability to become certified.
Work Performed:
- Teach courses in accordance with objectives of the course outline as set forth by the division using a variety of instructional methods and technologies that facilitates learning for all students.
- Organize and present various concepts to a wide range of students with varying backgrounds and abilities, and adjust teaching techniques accordingly.
- Develop and maintain current course syllabi/outlines for assigned courses.
- Assist in planning and carrying out studies and surveys.
- Maintain cooperative relationships with professional personnel, local organizations, public officials and other interested people.
- Assist in maintaining public relations with the local community and take part in community relations when possible.
- Actively participate in program promotion and recruitment of students, provide academic advising as needed, and assist in the placement and follow up of graduates.
- Represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community.
- Meet all assigned classes and office commitments as scheduled.
- Attend and participate in all scheduled faculty meetings unless excused by the division dean.
- Emphasize to students the importance of prompt and regular class attendance.
- Measure and evaluate student progress and maintain accurate grade computations. Prepare and submit accurate grade reports as requested.
- Submit to appropriate resources reports on all students who may be in need of counsel.
- Serve actively on any committee to which appointed.
- Keep accurate inventories of equipment and supplies and submit requisitions for needed materials.
- Promptly report repairs needed for the classroom and equipment.
- Stay up to date with trends in the field and update program curriculum and equipment as appropriate.
- Assist in the program evaluation procedure.
- Meet the standards of the college’s Quality Faculty Plan.
- Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work.
- Instill a realistic work attitude in students.
- Inject relevant personal occupational experience into the instructional setting to assist in the preparation of each student for subsequent successful entry into employment.
- Schedule and conduct advisory committee meetings as requested.
- Maintain professional appearance of office and laboratory areas.
- Other duties as may be assigned.
Responsible To:
Executive Dean, Arts & Sciences
Position Level:
Faculty - Exempt - Traditional Funding - Chapter 279 Contract on Employment
Employment Length:
Three and one half term (167 days)
Schedule:
9 hrs/day, Monday-Thursday
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