Adjunct Faculty POOL- Criminal Justice (2026-2027 Academic Year)

Walla Walla Community College Inc; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) seeks to develop an applicant pool for part‑time Criminal Justice Adjunct Instructor to teach Criminal Justice courses throughout the 2026‑2027 academic year. Courses may be offered on the Walla Walla campus or online/remotely, depending on program and student needs.

WWCC offers opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach courses at multiple campuses and online formats, with continuous recruitment for qualified applicants.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned Criminal Justice classes at the scheduled time and place, including courses offered on campus or online.
• Demonstrate professional skills and subject‑matter expertise appropriate to the teaching assignment.
• Provide each student with a comprehensive syllabus at the beginning of the quarter.
• Provide clear explanations, assignments, expectations, and directions.
• Present criminal justice concepts accurately and encourage students to apply course material to real‑world and professional situations.
• Conduct appropriate and frequent evaluations of student performance and provide meaningful feedback so students are aware of their performance throughout the quarter.
• Assign and submit grades based on the results of evaluations and the College grading policy.
• Maintain student records and grades in the College's Learning Management System (LMS).
• Post and be available a minimum of one (1) office hour each week that is reasonable for student access.
• Maintain course outlines and syllabi to reflect program curriculum and established learning outcomes.
• Review and recommend program textbooks, instructional materials, and technology.
• Utilize available technology appropriate to the assignment.
• For online courses, maintain an effective and engaging online learning environment and communicate regularly.
• Incorporate current criminal justice research, practices, policies, and issues when appropriate to the course.
• Maintain professional currency in the Criminal Justice field.

Job description

Adjunct Faculty POOL- Criminal Justice (2026-2027 Academic Year)

Walla Walla Community College

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Part Time

Job Number: 2026-1025 CJ

Location: Walla Walla, WA

Department: VPI/INSTRUCTION OFFICE

Closing: Continuous

Join our team to help inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services.

Description

Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) seeks to develop applicant pools for adjunct faculty to teach course offerings throughout the 2026-2027 academic year. WWCC offers opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach courses at all of our campuses: Walla Walla, Clarkston, Washington State Penitentiary, Coyote Ridge Corrections Center, as well as online/remotely (please see required qualifications for approved remote states).

Part-time/temporary adjunct faculty positions offer flexible hours and the opportunity to assist a diverse group of adult students in achieving their educational goals. WWCC offers a wide range of opportunities in extended learning, dual-credit alternative high school, workplace learning, outreach learning, and personal enrichment programs.

WWCC accepts applications for adjunct faculty positions on a continuous basis, though it does not necessarily imply that there are immediate openings. Applicants who meet the required minimum qualifications and submit a complete application with all required components will become part of the standing pool which the College will draw on as scheduling needs dictate.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit materials at any time. Candidates who are qualified to teach multiple disciplines are encouraged to apply to each discipline's adjunct pool postings to ensure their application is considered. Applications will be reviewed months prior to the start of each quarter.

2026-2027 Quarter Dates

• Fall 2026: September 28 - December 16
• Winter 2027: January 5 - March 19
• Spring 2027: March 31 - June 11
• Summer 2027: Early July - Mid August

NOTE: The current pool remains in effect until June 30, 2027. Should you be selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by the interested Dean or lead, otherwise, your completed application will remain in the pool.

About Walla Walla Community College

At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability.

WWCC strives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, not only because diversity fuels excellence and innovation but because we want to pursue justice. We are all responsible for creating a safer, more inclusive environment.

Walla Walla Community College campuses are located on the native lands of the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla people and the Nez Perce tribe. Established in 1967, our attractive 130-acre main campus (Walla Walla) sits on the edge of Titus Creek with views of the Blue Mountains. Additional facilities, include programs at Washington State Penitentiary and Coyote Ridge Corrections Center, extend the College's footprint throughout its four-county district. The WWCC Clarkston campus, located in Clarkston, Washington, is the hub of educational activity in Asotin and Garfield counties.

WWCC offers programs in Agriculture & Natural Resources, Arts, Humanities & Communications, Business & Consumer Services, Education & Social Sciences, Healthcare & Emergency Services, Manufacturing, Electrical & Transportation, Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM), Transitional Studies, Personal & Professional Development. At this time Walla Walla Community College enrolls more than 2,000 students each year: 51% are White, 23% Hispanic, 18% Multiracial, 2% Black/African America, 1% Asian, and 1% American Indian or Alaska Native. Our college is an aspiring Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).

Description

Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) seeks to develop an applicant pool for part-time Criminal Justice Adjunct Instructor to teach Criminal Justice courses throughout the 2026-2027 academic year. Courses may be offered on the Walla Walla campus or online/remotely, depending on program and student needs.

General Responsibilities

• Pedagogy centered on student success.
• Commitment to serving the mission of our community college.
• Ability to develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Desire to invest time and energy in professional growth and interdisciplinary pursuits.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful, and academically rigorous learning environment.
• Ability to connect criminal justice theory and concepts to contemporary issues and professional practice.

Essential Responsibilities

• Teach assigned Criminal Justice classes at the scheduled time and place, including courses offered on campus or online.
• Demonstrate professional skills and subject‑matter expertise appropriate to the teaching assignment.
• Provide each student with a comprehensive syllabus at the beginning of the quarter.
• Provide clear explanations, assignments, expectations, and directions.
• Present criminal justice concepts accurately and encourage students to apply course material to real‑world and professional situations.
• Conduct appropriate and frequent evaluations of student performance and provide meaningful feedback so students are aware of their performance throughout the quarter.
• Assign and submit grades based on the results of evaluations and the College grading policy.
• Maintain student records and grades in the College's Learning Management System (LMS).
• Post and be available a minimum of one (1) office hour each week that is reasonable for student access.
• Maintain course outlines and syllabi to reflect program curriculum and established learning outcomes.
• Review and recommend program textbooks, instructional materials, and technology.
• Utilize available technology appropriate to the assignment.
• For online courses, maintain an effective and engaging online learning environment and communicate regular
• Incorporate current criminal justice research, practices, policies, and issues when appropriate to the course.
• Maintain professional currency in the Criminal Justice field.

Competencies

• Implement and practice diverse teaching and learning strategies while understanding that students enter college with different educational backgrounds, experiences, and levels of preparedness.
• Demonstrate knowledge of criminal justice systems, terminology, theories, practices, and contemporary issues appropriate to the assigned course.
• Design curriculum, assignments, and projects that align with course and college‑wide learning outcomes.
• Develop student knowledge and mastery through consistent, timely formative and summative assessment.
• Design learning opportunities that recognize student diversity and foster a learning environment of inclusion and understanding.
• Encourage critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and evidence‑based analysis of criminal justice issues.