Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

Course Advisor

United States

On-site

USD 35,910 - 124,180

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professor to teach courses in criminal justice and law enforcement administration. The candidate will serve on academic committees, maintain student records, and provide consulting services. A graduate degree in the relevant field is required. The role demands strong communication and critical thinking skills. The typical salary ranges from $35,910 to $124,180 annually, depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration.
Serve on academic or administrative committees.
Provide professional consulting services.

Responsibilities

Maintain student attendance records and grades.
Write grant proposals for external funding.
Advise students on academic and career issues.

Skills

Speaking

Active Listening

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Writing

Active Learning

Education

Graduate degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Blackboard

Learning management system (LMS)

Job description

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professor

Teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement administration. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Responsibilities

Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
Participate in campus and community events.
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.

Key Skills

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision‑making.

Related Job Titles

Criminal Justice Department Chair
Police Officer
Penology Professor
Criminal Justice Instructor
College or University Faculty Member

Job Outlook

In the United States, there were 17,300 jobs for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors in 2016. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 12.1% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 2,100 new jobs by 2026. The BLS estimates 1,600 yearly job openings in this field.

Salary

The typical yearly salary for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Professors is between $35,910 and $124,180. Professors in California, Kentucky, and the District of Columbia earn the highest salaries.

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