Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice

New River Community College; Redding (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community college in California is seeking an Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice to develop and teach online courses. The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree in a related field and professional experience within the criminal justice sector. Responsibilities include utilizing Canvas LMS for course delivery and engaging with diverse, adult students. A commitment to Christian values is also essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a field related to criminal justice studies.
• Professional experience in law enforcement, courts, or corrections.
• Experience teaching college courses, ideally online.

Responsibilities

• Create and teach online courses in criminal justice.
• Utilize Canvas LMS for course delivery and feedback.
• Engage effectively with diverse adult learners.

Skills

Professional experience in a criminal justice field

Experience teaching college level courses

Strong customer service skills

Organizational and communication skills

Education

Master's degree in criminal justice studies

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Overview

The School of Adult Studies is seeking candidates to develop courses and teach online in the Criminal Justice major of the Degree Completion program.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a field related to criminal justice studies
• Professional experience in a criminal justice field, such as law enforcement, courts, and corrections
• Experience teaching college level courses, preferably in an accelerated online format

General Expectations

• Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrant Christian faith, and a commitment to Christian community; capable of sharing faith and engaging in conversations about Christ
• Demonstrate Simpson University Values in the performance of all duties.
• Maintain lifestyle in accordance with Simpson University Lifestyle Policy in Staff Handbook
• Maintain the confidentiality of information, data and records
• Properly exercise tact, diplomacy, discretion, and professional judgment
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills in the performance of job duties
• Demonstrate good organizational and communication skills in the performance of job duties
• Supervises employees in accordance with Simpson University policies and procedures
• Support the overflow needs of other departments within the respective university area
• Perform other duties in accordance with this position as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor

Essential Functions

• Create and teach criminal justice online courses related to the candidate’s area of experience and expertise
• Utilize Canvas LMS to deliver course content to students and grade and provide feedback on student work
• Draw from professional experience to contextual concepts students are learning in their readings and resources
• Teach and communicate effectively with diverse, adult students

Physical Requirements

• Job Title: Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice
• Typical Working Conditions: Indoors in controlled environment
• Equipment Used: Computer, scanner, copier, mouse, keyboard, stapler, 3-hole punch, letter opener
• Essential Physical Tasks: Sitting for long periods of time using a computer