Administration of Justice Instructor — Forensic Science Focus

Ventura County Community College District; Ventura (CA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventura County Community College District in Ventura College invites applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track Instructor position beginning in Spring 2027. The role emphasizes professional law enforcement experience and teaching in Administration of Justice or Criminal Justice, with potential cross‑contribution to Forensic Science programs.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with two years’ experience (or an associate degree with six years, or equivalent/credential).

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators handbook.
• Professional law enforcement experience and teaching experience in Administration of Justice or Criminal Justice preferred.
• Experience coordinating or overseeing police academies or law enforcement training programs desirable.
• Specialized education or professional experience in forensic science or crime scene investigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive classroom instruction to diverse students to help achieve academic or vocational goals.
• Teach and develop courses in Criminal Justice and Forensic Science; contribute to program development.
• Maintain records, assess student performance, and participate in committees.
• Attend and participate in department, campus, and district meetings; may supervise others.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Teaching experience

Police academies/training programs

Forensic science experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years experience

Associate degree + 6 years experience

Equivalent or CCC Credential

Job description

Ventura County Community College District in Ventura College invites applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track Instructor position beginning in Spring 2027. The role emphasizes professional law enforcement experience and teaching in Administration of Justice or Criminal Justice, with potential cross‑contribution to Forensic Science programs.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with two years’ experience (or an associate degree with six years, or equivalent/credential).