Adjunct Faculty: Criminal Law, Trials & Evidence

Contra Costa Community College District; Martinez (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 178,000; Part time

Job summary

Diablo Valley College, part of Contra Costa Community College District, is seeking adjunct Faculty in Administration of Justice to teach courses in criminal law, criminal trials, procedure, and the legal aspects of evidence, criminal investigations, and interviewing and counseling.

The college seeks candidates with significant professional work experience, solid teaching ability, and strong instructor skills, and invites applicants who align with our social justice mission and commitment to

Qualifications

• Any bachelor’s degree or higher AND two years of professional experience.
• Or any associate degree AND six years of professional experience.
• Master’s degree requires professional experience directly related to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules.
• Creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking.
• Evaluating progress of students concerning educational matters and grades student work.
• Meeting with students outside of class.
• Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Maintaining current knowledge in the subject matter areas.
• Fulfilling professional responsibilities of a part-time/temporary faculty member.
• Maintaining accurate academic records.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

Professional experience

Instructor skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Associate degree

Job description

Diablo Valley College, part of Contra Costa Community College District, is seeking adjunct Faculty in Administration of Justice to teach courses in criminal law, criminal trials, procedure, and the legal aspects of evidence, criminal investigations, and interviewing and counseling.

The college seeks candidates with significant professional work experience, solid teaching ability, and strong instructor skills, and invites applicants who align with our social justice mission and commitment to