Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructor

COLLEGE OF MAINLAND; Texas City (TX); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job 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.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in Criminal Justice, designing and delivering courses across modalities, and supporting student success. A Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or related credentials are required, with Ph.D. preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or Master’s with 18 graduate hours in a qualifying field or Law degree with 18 graduate hours related to criminal justice.
• Ph.D. in Criminal Justice preferred; seven years of professional experience in the field; experience teaching/advising college-level students preferred.
• Knowledge of LMS (Desire2Learn/Brightspace or similar) and strong written/oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to community college mission and student success.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Criminal Justice courses across online and in-person formats.
• Design and deliver courses aligning with departmental objectives and accommodate multiple modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, online).
• Communicate effectively with students via email, phone, online boards, and in-person meetings.

Skills

Teaching experience

LMS proficiency (Desire2Learn/Brightly

Education

Master’s degree in Criminal Justice

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in a qualifying field

Law degree with 18 graduate hours related to criminal justice

Ph.D. in Criminal Justice

Tools

Desire2Learn/Brightspace LMS

Job description

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

Position Type Adjunct

Employment Status

Employment Status Part Time

Position Funding

Position Funding Regular

Master’s degree in Criminal Justice
OR
Master’s 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.

• 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 college’s academic and instructional functions.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

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College of the Mainland
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