Assistant Professor, Administration of Justice

Allan Hancock College; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Allan Hancock College is seeking a tenure-track Coordinator for the Administration of Justice program in Northern Santa Barbara County. The role includes scheduling classes, coordinating staff, and expanding learning communities to support diverse student populations.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, recruit faculty, and collaborate with chair, dean, and community partners. Evening/weekend work may be required; travel within the district is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline with 2 years related experience.
• Associate degree in any discipline with 6 years related experience.
• Equivalency as per Board Policy 7211.
• Master's degree and related experience preferred.
• Evidence of sensitivity to diverse backgrounds among students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling of classes and personnel with department chair and dean.
• Recruit and manage support staff and part-time faculty; assist in hiring decisions.
• Develop and manage program budgets and oversee inventory and equipment.
• Coordinate outreach activities; establish and maintain advisory committees.
• Serve as liaison with local High Schools, industry partners, universities and professional associations.
• Travel within and outside district as needed; some duties may occur evenings/weekends.

Skills

Budget management

Course coordination

Collaborative communication

Curriculum design

Multicultural environment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary

Allan Hancock College is a California public community college located in northern Santa Barbara County. The college is ranked as one of the five best community colleges in California and one of the top 120 community colleges in the nation. Approximately 11,500 credit students enroll each semester at one of the college's four locations in Santa Maria, Lompoc, Santa Ynez Valley, or at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Allan Hancock College is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution and serves a vibrant community of which it is a part: over 98 percent of the college's students come from the local area and Hancock students consistently enjoy one of the best acceptance rates to University of California and California State University campuses.

This tenure-track assignments will begin August 2022. New faculty will be invited to teach a variety of courses and will also contribute through instruction and service to expanding the department's learning communities in support of our Latinx, AAPI, and African American students, as well as other historically underrepresented student populations.

The coordinator assignment includes scheduling classes and personnel in collaboration with the department chair and dean; recruiting support staff and part-time faculty; making recommendations for hiring faculty and staff; coordinating outreach activities; advising and assisting students on academic and career plans and interests; establishing and maintaining advisory committees; conducting meetings; mentoring faculty and staff; developing and managing program budgets; purchasing and overseeing program inventory, care and maintenance of program equipment, materials and supplies; ensuring program compliance with applicable laws and regulations; conducting course and program reviews; and developing curriculum. Coordinator activities may require travel per district policy within and outside the district area as a representative of the district to develop and maintain collaborations with the community: including local high schools, local industry, universities and colleges, and professional associations. The coordinator assignment may include activities on evenings and weekends.

Essential Functions and Qualifications

Duties and Responsibilities

Evaluation and assessment methods for student performance and program effectiveness. The content of courses listed in the administration of Justice course offerings listed in the college catalog.

Desired Qualifications

Ability to develop and manage operational budgets to requisition and receive supplies and materials.

Effectively teach at least 5 of the courses listed in the Administration of Justice course offerings listed in the college catalog.

Effectively and appropriately communicate verbally and in writing within a multi-cultural and diverse working environment.

design curriculum.

Effectively use contemporary technology to perform the duties and responsibilities for the instruction and coordination assignments.

Work with and assist people have a broad range of skills, motivation, and academic or vocational interests and goals.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in any discipline, and two years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities of this assignment.

OR

An associate degree in any discipline, and six years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities of this assignment.

OR

The equivalent as outlined in Board Policy 7211 (Download PDF reader).

A master's degree in any discipline and experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities of this assignment is preferred.

Evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and community college students and of staff and students with disabilities.

Additional Information

The hiring salary range is $57,858 to $82,391 dependent upon education and experience.

Allan Hancock College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.