Adjunct Faculty - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement

Cleveland State Community College; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 757,680 - 826,560; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Tennessee is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement. This role involves teaching classes, maintaining academic standards, and assessing students. Candidates should have a Master's degree in a relevant field and preferably three years of teaching experience. The compensation is $550 per credit hour for a Master's degree, increasing with further qualifications.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a qualifying field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Three years of teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with hybrid or online instructional modes recommended.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach classes as assigned.
• Maintain academic standards and foster a learning environment.
• Assess and evaluate students using diverse methods.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

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Overview

Cleveland State Community College’s mission is to build strong minds, careers, and communities through exceptional teaching and learning, workforce development, and service. We seek faculty who share these values and can help us achieve our goals.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach classes as assigned, following course descriptions, syllabi, and departmental guidelines.
• Start and finish each class on time, covering all relevant learning outcomes.
• Maintain academic standards and classroom behavior to foster a learning-conducive environment; communicate with students weekly and respond to emails promptly.
• Assess and evaluate students using diverse methods, providing timely feedback on each assessment.
• Use Cleveland State email for administrative purposes and address student questions via campus email in a timely manner.
• Meet deadlines for administrative requests, such as submitting personnel paperwork, acknowledging contracts, reporting academic activity and assessment, and entering final grades.
• Submit requests through the department chair, program coordinator/director, or lead teacher for equipment, supplies, textbooks, and other instructional aids.

Qualifications

A Master’s degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or a qualifying field from a regionally accredited institution; alternatively, a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester hours in related fields. Three years of teaching experience preferred. Experience with alternative delivery instructional modes (hybrid, online, interactive, etc.) recommended.

Application Process

Application packet must include a cover letter, transcript, resume/CV, and three references. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial review; official transcripts will be required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check.

Adjunct faculty pay rates are based upon educational qualifications:

• Master’s degree: $550 per credit hour
• Master’s plus 30 semester hours (ABD): $575 per credit hour
• Doctorate: $600 per credit hour

Postings close yearly on October 31; to maintain your application within the system, reapply each year. Acceptance is not guaranteed until an opening is available.

Contact Information

Human Resources Office
Cleveland State Community College
Telephone: 423‑478‑6203; FAX: 423‑478‑6257
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.clevelandstatecc.edu

EEO Statement

Cleveland State Community College is a TBR and EEO employer and does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs, and activities.