Adjunct Instructor, Crime Scene Technology

Palm Beach State College; Lake Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Palm Beach State College, Florida's public community college, invites applications for an adjunct instructor in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, or Biology. This open continuous pool supports in-person teaching at the Lake Worth campus, with schedules varying by assignment.

Minimum requirements include a Master’s degree or equivalent, and the college emphasizes a commitment to inclusive excellence and student success. Positions are filled as needed by the department.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, or Biology (or equivalent).
• Ability to teach in-person at campus locations in Florida.
• Open continuous pool; positions filled by department as needed.
• Transcripts required with application (official or acceptable non-web copies).

Responsibilities

• Instruct college students according to educational theories and techniques.
• Develop discipline-related curricula and assess student learning.
• Participate in program evaluation and college activities.
• Maintain department standards in support of PBSC’s mission and strategic plan.
• Work schedule varies with teaching assignments.

Education

Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, or Biology OR equivalent

18 graduate semester hours in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, or Biology OR related field

Job description

Join our team! What We Offer At Palm Beach State College, you will discover a place where ideas come to life and the heartbeat of a county begins. By joining us, you will be exposed to professionals from across the U.S. and abroad who are the strivers, reinventors, explorers, and influencers dedicated to developing talent that fills the most needed workforce roles. As the Panthers, we embrace a community of belonging, caring, and connection for our students and employees. We seek creative individuals to help PBSC fulfill its mission of inspiring hope, advancing skills, and transforming lives.

About this role

Instruct college students in accordance with educational theories and techniques. Develops discipline related curricula, assess student learning, participates in program evaluation, and college activities. Maintains college and department standards in support of the College's mission and strategic plan. Work schedule varies according to teaching assignment. Varies

Minimum Requirements

Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, or Biology or Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, or Biology OR Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, or Biology.

This is an open continuous applicant pool. Submitting an application does not guarantee an interview or employment. Positions will be filled by the department on an as needed basis. Please note that this is NOT an online/remote position. Potential applicants must be located in Florida & available to teach in-person classes on campus. Applications without attached copies of official transcripts or non-web-based unofficial transcripts will not be considered. Transcripts for Adjunct positions must either be an official copy or a college-stamped student copy or a non-web-based unofficial transcript, scanned into an electronic format and attached to their application. Transcripts produced through web-based student systems will not be accepted.

Screening & Hiring Process

Background Check/ Drug Screen may be required based on the specific requirements of the position for which the application is being submitted. Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and completing a criminal background investigation. An essential goal of the Office of Human Resources is to respond to all applicants once a selection is made. Please take notice of the position closing date advertised. Whenever positions are filled, the Office of Human Resources responds to all applicants who have submitted applications. The College conducts its employment activity within the State of Florida except for occasional brief and temporary pre-approved periods related to college travel.

Application Deadline

This position is open until filled

About the College

Palm Beach State College, Florida's first public community college, was founded in 1933 and has grown to become the largest institution of higher education in Palm Beach County. Currently serving a richly diverse student population of 49,000 annually, the College offers classes at five locations and offers bachelor's and associate degrees, professional certificates, and workforce development programs.

Benefits

• health insurance
• a retirement program
• tuition assistance
• paid time off

Equal Access/Equal Opportunity/Veteran Preference/ADA Employer

Per the Florida Open Records and Public Meeting Laws (286.011), also known as 'the Sunshine Laws,' all correspondence received from applicants for any position with the College is a matter of public record.

Palm Beach State College is an equal access, equal opportunity institution. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to applicants for employment or admission to the College.

The College prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability, or pregnancy in any of its employment or educational programs or activities.

Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against in the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources and Compliance Director or Chief Human Resources Officer at [phone] or 4200 Congress Avenue, Lake Worth, FL 33461. Written complaints must be filed within 180 days from the position's closing date for which the applicant applied. Claims will be investigated, and a timely response will be provided. The College prohibits retaliation against any applicant who utilizes the complaint procedure.

Accommodations

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job by contacting the Human Resources and Compliance Director at [phone] for assistance.