Adjunct Instructor- Criminal Justice

WEATHERFORD COLLEGE; Weatherford (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Weatherford, Texas is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach general education courses. This part-time role requires a Master's degree with specific credentials in the teaching discipline. Responsibilities include providing instruction and mentoring students to achieve learning outcomes in various modes of delivery. An effective learning environment is essential. Please apply if you have experience in education and a commitment to equity and respect.

Qualifications

• Must possess a minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) credential standard.
• Teaching experience in a college setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the approved discipline.
• Provide instruction that facilitates student learning outcomes.
• Mentor students inside and outside the classroom.

Skills

Ability to instruct in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses

Effective communication skills

Ability to create a professional learning environment

Respectful treatment of all persons

Exercise ethical standards

Education

Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in teaching discipline

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.

Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Position Information

Requisition Number: P0021814

Open Date: 07/01/2025

Close Date: Open Until Filled No

Campus: Weatherford Campus [10]

Full-time/ Part-time: Part-time

Job Type: Part-time Faculty

Title: Adjunct (general education)

Pay Rate: N/A

Projected Start Date: N/A

Term: Other

Is Grant Funded?: No

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary:

• Primary duties of adjunct faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, and mentoring students in and outside of the classroom.
• The adjunct faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned, be they face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, or dual credit instruction.
• All faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.

Required Education:

• All faculty members must provide a minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) credential standard, typically including a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in the teaching discipline.

Required Experience:

Preferred Education:

Preferred Experience:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaching courses in the approved discipline.
• Providing instruction that facilitates student acquisition of identified learning outcomes.
• Mentoring students inside and outside the classroom.
• Creating and maintaining an effective learning environment in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses.
• Communicating effectively with students, college personnel, administration, peers, and public groups.
• Treating all persons with respect, dignity, and justice, without discrimination based on protected characteristics.
• Exercising the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources.
• Observing the stated policies and procedures of the College.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to instruct in face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses.
• Ability to provide instruction that achieves specific goals and objectives of assigned courses.
• Ability to create a professional and effective learning environment in the classroom and/or laboratory.
• Effective communication skills with students, personnel, administration, peers, and public groups.
• Ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity, and justice, without discrimination based on age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
• Ability to exercise highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources.
• Ability to observe the stated policies and procedures of the College.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.

Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Weatherford College website
  • Higheredjobs.com
  • Fort Worth Star Telegram
  • CareerBuilder.com
  • Weatherford Democrat
  • Mineral Wells Index
  • Denton Record Chronicle
  • Wise County Messenger
  • Weatherford College employee
  • Friend
  • Other
• * Do you qualify for Veteran's Employment Preference per Chapter 657 of the Texas Government Code?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/vitae
• Cover Letter
• Transcript 1
• Certifications/Licenses

Optional Documents

• Transcript 2
• Other

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity College. Weatherford College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status or genetic information in educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.