Criminology Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

State Center Community College; Reedley (CA); On-site; USD 62,667 - 85,108; Part time

Job summary

A community college in California is seeking a part-time Criminology Instructor responsible for delivering instruction in various formats. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with a diverse student population. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and experience in criminal justice, contributing to a commitment to diversity and equity in education. Competitive rates starting at $45.49 per lecture hour.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of directly related experience.
• Experience in the criminal justice system and teaching at the postsecondary level is preferred.
• Knowledge of community college missions and goals is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in Criminology across various formats.
• Maintain professional conduct and ethics as required.
• Evaluate and assess student progress effectively.

Skills

Effective communication

Use of instructional technologies

Cultural competency

Equity in instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

California Community College credential

Job description

Criminology Instructor (Reedley College) Part-Time Faculty Pool

This is a part-time position. Open until filled. Start dates may vary.

Reedley College is a Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to the use of curriculum responsive to the students it serves.

Providing instruction in Criminology in a variety of instructional settings and times, the instructor will be responsible for:

• Maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position and currency in teaching Criminology;
• Using a variety of pedagogies and integrating a wide range of instructional delivery systems including innovative and creative uses of technology for face-to-face, on-line, and/or hybrid formats;
• Communicating effectively with students;
• Using effective teaching methods appropriate to the subject matter, adherence to institutionally approved curriculum course outlines of record;
• Evaluating student progress through tests and examinations, written assignments, oral responses, etc. in keeping with course objectives;
• Providing course syllabi to students;
• Maintaining classroom records in accordance with District Policy;
• Turning in all required student grading and evaluation reports in a timely manner; and
• Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree AND two years of directly related experience;
• An associate degree AND six years of directly related experience;
• A valid California Community College credential;
• The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency).

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience working in the criminal justice system and teaching experience at the postsecondary level;
• Experience in computer assisted instruction and other instructional technologies;
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administration;
• Experience working with students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds;
• Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes;
• Willingness to examine and remediate one’s instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students;
• Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity in the classroom;
• Potential for contribution to institutional vitality and growth; and
• Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals.

Salary and Benefits: Starting rates are $45.49 – $61.78 for lecture, $38.67 – $52.55 for lab, and $38.30 – $52.05 for non-instructional. Sick leave accrual is based on assignment hours.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Reedley College is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who share its commitment to educating its racially and socioeconomically diverse student population.