Instructor - Criminal Justice

Colorado Community College System (CCCS); Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Community College of Denver (CCD) seeks an Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice to guide student learning and serve as a mentor. The position covers policing, corrections, and/or law with strong instructional skills for diverse learners. Classes may be on campus, at a partner location, or online.

The role requires a master's degree or JD with relevant occupational hours or a qualifying credential. Five years in law enforcement or law with teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or JD in a related field with 2,000 verified occupational hours within the last five years or an equivalent industry credential with hours within the last fifteen years.
• Colorado Career and Technical Education Credential in criminal justice is eligible.

Responsibilities

• Instruct assigned in-person classes or deliver online content per syllabus and department policies.
• Provide academic support to students in person or electronically.
• Engage a diverse student body using traditional, nontraditional, and innovative teaching methods; align curricula to program outcomes.

Skills

Teaching

Student engagement

Communication

Course design

Assessment

Education

Master's degree or JD in related field

Job description

Title: Instructor - Criminal Justice

Position Type: Instructor

College: Community College of Denver

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: CCD Social and Behavioral Sciences Pathway

Campus: Auraria Campus

Location: Denver

Who We Are

The Community College of Denver (CCD) seeks candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive learning and work environment and who can effectively work with students, families, faculty, instructors, and staff from diverse backgrounds. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, CCD is dedicated to expanding access and opportunity for nontraditional students, supporting workforce development, and strengthening community partnerships that promote educational attainment and career success. Serving a diverse student population, CCD values individuals who contribute to its mission of advancing social, civic, and economic vitality.

Job Summary

The successful Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice must possess the academic and practical expertise to guide student learning and success, and to serve as a mentor and model for students. The Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice is experienced in an area of criminal justice such as policing, corrections and/or the law. This position will demonstrate strong instructional skills and engage a diverse student body using traditional, nontraditional, and innovative methods of instruction and effectively structure classes and curriculum to support program and course outcomes. Teaching can occur on campus, off campus at a partner location and/or online.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice is responsible for instructing assigned in person classes or delivering on-line content consistent with CCCS, CCD, CTE and department policies. Course content will adhere to the learning objectives of the regular syllabus and, with department policies. The Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice is available, either face to face or electronically, to students in assigned classes to provide additional academic support as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment.

Competencies/KSAs

• Demonstrates a commitment to teaching
• Uses appropriate and various teaching strategies
• Uses flexible approaches in teaching for learning
• Acknowledges differences in learning styles and motivation
• Encourages students to achieve goals
• Relates coursework to real life experiences
• Maintains a positive and empathetic attitude towards students
• Organizes subject matter, course materials, and objectives
• Communicates effectively
• Maintains knowledge of and enthusiasm for both the subject matter and teaching
• Maintains current and relevant syllabus
• Following State guidelines when indicated
• Reviews and updates course materials
• Uses evaluation methods related to and appropriate for course content
• Uses supplemental resources in addition to a textbook or other course materials
• Participate in all aspects of the department and/or college level assessment of student learning outcomes

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Completed master's degree or jurist doctorate in a related field with 2,000 verified occupational/industry hours within the last five years OR relevant current industry license/certification with 2,000 verified occupational/industry hours within the last fifteen years. Which could include areas such as Criminal Justice, Law, Law Enforcement, Emergency Service, Homeland Security, Investigations, Corrections, Public Service. Qualify for a Colorado Career and Technical Education Credential in criminal justice.

Experience

Five years of experience in law enforcement, corrections or law with 3-5 years of teaching or training experience preferably in a community college.

Selection Process

For pay information, please refer to the following: https://www.ccd.edu/docs/part-time-instructor-pay-matrix

CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer.

Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration.

CCD recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

For information regarding Community College of Denver Security, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area, please see the CCD Campus Security website under “student’s right to know”: CCD.edu/Safety. For a hard copy report please contact 303-352-3042.

Additional Information/Benefits

Our campus is located in downtown Denver, adjacent to two light rail stations, and just minutes away from shopping, restaurants, and event venues. When you visit our campus, it will be immediately evident that our faculty, staff, and instructors are passionate about serving our diverse student population. At CCD our passion is to help others, and we offer career pathways that will make a difference in the lives of our students.

If you are interested in sharing our passion for student success, CCD offers generous medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options. We also offer the opportunity to expand your education, and those of your dependents, through our tuition reimbursement program.

CCD is a Learning College where policies, programs and practices support learning as the major priority. The Community College of Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity Educational Employer.

Background checks will be conducted on all finalists for employment consideration.

CCD recognizes that administration, faculty, instructors, and staff reflect the diversity of its students and community and prohibits employment and student discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.