Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice

Tarrant County College; United States; On-site; USD 8,700 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Tarrant County College is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for the Law Enforcement Academy at the Northwest Campus. This PT role involves teaching across diverse schedules (Dual Credit, On-Campus, Online, Weekend College) and requires collaboration with department leadership to support student success.

Ideal candidates hold an Associate degree or higher, with JD as a preferred qualification, and have three years of related experience. Prior law enforcement teaching experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher required for teaching
• Three years of related, non-teaching work experience
• Regional accreditation for degree where applicable

Responsibilities

• Teach classes based on varied schedules and modalities
• Prepare and deliver instruction using the approved syllabus and LMS
• Communicate with students and college officials regularly
• Develop assignments and assessments to meet learning outcomes
• Maintain attendance and certify enrollments by deadlines
• Provide timely feedback and post grades in the LMS

Skills

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Instructional design

LMS proficiency

Communication

Education

Associate degree or higher

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Title: Adjunct Instructor, Law Enforcement Academy

Department: NW Law Enfrcmt Jstice

Campus Location: Northwest Campus

Employee Classification: ADJ - Adjunct

Position Type: PT - Regular

Grant Funded: No

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Compensation Details: Starting Pay - $65.00

Work Hours: Varies based on course schedule

Remote Eligible: This position is not eligible for remote work

Special Instructions to Applicant: This is a pooled posting utilized to hire adjunct instructors. Hiring supervisors review applications and make hiring decisions as part-time faculty assignments become available.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the campus department instructional leader, adjunct instructors provide assistance to students in their learning process by utilizing all appropriate college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies available to complement the teaching and learning process providing a direct impact to student success.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Performance Requirements*

• Accepts and teaches classes based on varied schedules and modalities (Dual Credit, On-Campus, Online or Weekend College) as assigned by designated supervisor
• Accommodates student needs and external stakeholders' expectations of the College
• Prepares and delivers instruction to students following the College Master Syllabus using the approved learning management system
• Communicates regularly with students and college officials, including responding to e-mails, calls, and requests for meetings
• Independently pursues activities to enhance subject matter expertise, skills in various modes of instruction, and knowledge of learning
• Prepares assignments and assessments to assure achievement of learning outcomes
• Designs and maintains an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success
• Maintains student attendance records weekly and certifies student enrollments by the established deadline
• Evaluates student performance and learning in accordance with discipline and department standards
• Provides regular and timely evaluation feedback to students, posts grades in the learning management system weekly, and submits final grades by the established deadline
• Assigns grades consistent with course requirements
• Assists in College's commitment to assessing student learning outcomes and program learning outcomes and to achieving institutional performance measures
• Accepts assignments as necessary at other sites such as for dual credit courses

Service Excellence

• Supports the mission, values, goals, and principles of the College
• Complete all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Attends the workplace regularly and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Adheres to College policies and procedures
• Adheres to applicable safety procedures

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required

Required Minimum Qualifications:

1. Associate degree or higher*

2. Three (3) years of related, non-teaching work experience

OR

1. Juris Doctorate with graduate hours in closely related discipline

2. Three (3) years of related, non-teaching work experience

*Degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university

Preferred Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate with at least three (3) year's working experience in criminal or juvenile law
• At least three (3) year's working experience as a Texas Peace Officer
• At least one (1) years' experience teaching law enforcement classes in an academy environment
• At least one (1) years' teaching experience utilizing active learning techniques, service learning and innovative technology
• Current curriculum specific instructor certification such as, Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT), Firearms, Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST), Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT), or National Academy for Professional Driving (NAPD)
• Current Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Basic Instructor Certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems, including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal relationships
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Knowledge of the teaching discipline subject matter
• Knowledge of how students learn
• Ability to adapt to student learning needs
• Utilization of student-centered integrative learning strategies
• Promotion of positive expectations of students
• Incorporation of technology to enhance student learning
• Incorporation of pedagogical innovation
• Assessment of student learning
• Assessment of self-learning
• Assessment, evaluation, and revision of curriculum
• Development of relevant content for classes
• Development of effective classroom management processes and strategies
• Experience mentoring students
• Engagement in peer collaboration and peer mentoring
• Engagement in service to the institution, profession, and community
• Participation in professional development in the teaching discipline to remain current in the teaching discipline and in pedagogy
• Continued educational attainment

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 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.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement:

Tarrant County College is committed to providing equal access to its employment process. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants who need an accommodation to participate in the application, interview, assessment, or selection process. To request an accommodation, contact The Office of Human Resources via email at [e-mail].