Adjunct Professor, Criminal Justice

Temple College; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple College in Temple, Texas, seeks an instructor to teach Criminal Justice courses and engage students in active learning. The role involves making curriculum recommendations, selecting texts, and revising content, while maintaining timely administrative responsibilities.

The incumbent will teach distance education and dual-credit courses, cultivate strong teacher-student relationships, and develop innovative syllabi and materials.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or Master’s degree with 18 semester hours in Criminal Justice.
• Two (2) years directly related work experience in Criminal Justice.
• Knowledge of curriculum design and effective teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and grade students’ class work, assignments, and papers as appropriate to discipline.
• Administer, compile, and grade examinations as assigned.
• Instruct Distance Ed and Dual Credit Courses as assigned.
• Cultivate healthy teacher-student relationships.
• Engage students in active learning.
• Develop clear and innovative syllabi and course material.
• Demonstrates professional written and oral skills in communications with students.
• Utilize advancements in technology to improve instructional methodology.
• Incorporate best practices.
• Maintain accessibility to students for advisement and consultation.
• Seek feedback to improve quality of teaching.
• Attend conferences, workshops, or programs to enhance professional growth.
• Participate in academic/professional organizations.
• Develop and implement innovative course content based on current pedagogy.
• Evidence a willingness to incorporate new concepts and theories to enhance professional growth.
• Integrate a diverse set of perspectives and ideas into course curriculum.

Skills

Effective communication

Presentation skills

Education

Master’s degree in Criminal Justice

18 semester credit hours in Criminal Justice

Job description

SUMMARY

Under general supervision from the departmental chair, the incumbent teaches courses as scheduled, cultivates a healthy teacher-student relationship, and engages the students in active learning. The incumbent will make recommendations regarding curriculum changes, text selection, and content revision. The instructor will perform administrative aspects of instruction in a timely manner.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL AND WORK REQUIREMENTS (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS)

Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or Master’s degree and 18 semester credit hours in Criminal Justice. Two (2) years directly related work experience in Criminal Justice.

PREFERENCES

None

THE INCUMBENT WILL

• Evaluate and grade students’ class work, assignments, and papers as appropriate to discipline.
• Administer, compile, and grade examinations as assigned.
• Instruct Distance Ed and Dual Credit Courses as assigned.
• Cultivate healthy teacher-student relationships.
• Engage students in active learning.
• Develop clear and innovative syllabi and course material.
• Demonstrates professional written and oral skills in communications with students.
• Utilize advancements in technology to improve instructional methodology.
• Incorporate best practices.
• Maintain accessibility to students for advisement and consultation.
• Seek feedback to improve quality of teaching.
• Attend conferences, workshops, or programs to enhance professional growth.
• Participate in academic/professional organizations.
• Develop and implement innovative course content based on current pedagogy.
• Evidence a willingness to incorporate new concepts and theories to enhance professional growth.
• Integrate a diverse set of perspectives and ideas into course curriculum.
• Demonstrate innovative thinking to problem solve within the classroom, the department, and the institution.
• Demonstrate respect and professionalism with supervisors, colleagues, and students.
• Foster collegiality within the department.
• Evidence timely completion of administrative aspects of instructional responsibilities.
• Participate in evaluation, recommendation, development, and/or revision of department instruction/curriculum.
• Contribute to growth of the college by active involvement on task forces or committees.
• Demonstrate participation in activities that contribute to the growth of the community.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS

• Communicate respectfully, constructively, and supportively with co-workers, faculty, staff, students, and visitors across all forms of communication.
• Demonstrate commitment to the team by practicing punctuality, respecting deadlines, engaging in collaborative problem-solving, and maintaining honest communication.
• Build trusting workplace relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and professional responsibility, even during demanding production schedules.
• Proactively maintain technical proficiency by participating in approved training opportunities, reading job-related materials, and collaborating with peers.
• Meet all required standards of confidentiality. Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Present a clean, professional appearance suitable for an educational environment with frequent students and community interaction, adhering to all safety wear standards.
• As a Temple College Employee, actively support the Caring Campus initiative by engaging in student-centered behavior commitments, providing responsive and accurate assistance to all internal and external community members, and embracing our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Community, and Respect.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design.
• Knowledge of teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of pedagogical practices relevant to discipline.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and departmental strategies.
• Knowledge of the appropriate subject matter and the application of the subject matter for the respective discipline.

SKILLS

• Possess effective communication skills.
• Presentation skills.

ABILITIES

• Ability to provide effective teaching and instruction for individuals and groups.
• Ability to engage students in the learning process.
• Ability to enable positive student learning outcomes
• Ability to work with a diverse population.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Primarily light physical activity is required with occasional lifting and manipulation of objects up to 25 pounds. Keyboarding and computer use. Use of audio/visual devices.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is normally performed in an interior/office work environment. Travel to offsite centers may be required.

WORK SCHEDULE

To be determined by Department Chair.

This is an on-site position. Essential duties of the role must be performed in-person, during prescribed work hours.

HOURS REQUIRED PER WEEK

A minimum of eight (8) hours per week for a three (3) semester hour class.

TRS/ORP

TRS only

REPORTS TO

Departmental Chair/Supervisor

The following duties, responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s), and physical requirements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. The information listed below is not intended to be construed as a complete listing of all duties, responsibilities, KSA’s, and physical requirements required of this position since changes to the position may occur at any time or additional requirements may be added over the course of time.