Instructor - Criminal Justice

Baton Rouge Community College; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement options

Medical insurance options

Flexible benefits plan

Generous holiday leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A community college in Louisiana is seeking a full-time faculty member to teach Criminal Justice courses. Responsibilities include teaching five courses per semester, curriculum development, and advising students. Candidates must have a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice, with a PhD preferred. The position requires college-level teaching experience and a commitment to professional development. Join a collaborative work environment and benefit from a comprehensive package that supports employee success.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice required.
• PhD in Criminal Justice preferred.
• Prior experience in college-level teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach five courses per semester.
• Maintain office hours and engage with students.
• Develop and revise curriculum.
• Adhere to college policies.
• Submit syllabi, office hours, grades, attendance, and reports by deadlines.
• Engage in continual professional development activities and attend meetings.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Student advisement

Professional development

Respect for diversity

Education

Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice

PhD in Criminal Justice (preferred)

Job description

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC)

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Advancing Knowledge in Law and Justice, Supporting Career Readiness, Excellence in Student-Centered Learning

Full-time faculty members are responsible for teaching courses as assigned, student advisement and involvement in student related activities, college and community service, professional development and promotion of a collegial atmosphere. Faculty report directly to department chair within their respective departments and divisions. Faculty may teach in the evening, weekends, online and dual enrollment courses as needed.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Teach the equivalent of five (5) courses per semester (fall and spring)
• Adhere to college policies and procedures
• Adapt teaching strategies and technologies to meet diverse learning needs of students
• Notify department chair of absence with course substitution plan in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate grade and attendance records
• Submit syllabi, office hours, grades, attendance, electronic time sheets, and other reports by established deadlines
• Develop and revise curriculum
• Discuss with Dean of Students office and other appropriate personnel any student problems which may require special attention
• Advise student and perform special assigned duties related to registration
• Access learning outcomes and demonstrate the use of the results in course planning
• Service on college-wide committees
• Attend all departmental, division, and general faculty meetings
• Attend college convocations and participate in graduation exercise (attired in appropriate academic regalia)
• Request supplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment
• Use instructional and technical resources such as the library, the ALC, CANVAS, and computer echnology as appropriate
• Engage in continual professional development activities in order to stay current in the faculty area of expertise
• Meet all scheduled classes within the appropriate timeframe
• Maintain a minimum of 10 office hours per week
• Demonstrate respect for diversity
• Adhere to professional standards of conduct
• Promote the image of the college in the community
• Participate in the faculty evaluation process
• May serve as faculty advisor to student organizations and interact with students outside the classroom environment via extra-curricular activities
• May participate in the development of proposal for obtaining grant funds to support departmental and college-related activities
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice.

Experience

• College level teaching experience.

Preferred Education

• PhD in Criminal Justice

Benefits

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, BRCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort, and length of employment.

Why Join BRCC?

Baton Rouge Community College offers a collaborative work environment, a commitment to employee development, and the opportunity to support the mission of student success through strong institutional operations.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment.