Instructor - Criminal Justice

Sowela Technical Community College; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 37,800 - 46,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive benefits package

Retirement options

Multiple medical insurance options

Generous annual and sick leave benefits

Job summary

A community college in Louisiana is seeking a full-time Instructor for Criminal Justice. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in criminal justice or a related field, possess relevant field experience, and preferably have experience in post-secondary teaching. The position offers a starting salary of $42,000, benefits, and opportunities for further professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in criminal justice or a related field is required.
• Applicants must meet SACSCOC credentialing guidelines.
• Relevant field experience in criminal investigation is required.

Responsibilities

• Utilize approved curriculum and develop course objectives.
• Maintain a safe classroom and lab environment.
• Evaluate student work and submit timely reports.

Skills

Relevant field experience in criminal investigation/forensics

Post-secondary teaching experience

Understanding of course management systems

Education

Master’s degree in criminal justice or related field

Doctoral degree in criminal justice or related area

Job description

Instructor - Criminal Justice job no: 495145 Closes:   Work Type: Faculty Full-Time Locations: Lake Charles, LA Categories: Academic Affairs

College: SOWELA

Department: Academic Affairs

Sub department: School of Arts & Sciences

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Faculty 9 month

Salary: Start of $42,000 with actual offer based on experience and education

Duties and Responsibilities

• Utilizes the approved curriculum. Develops clearly stated course objectives and learning outcomes. Ensures the objectives and content of the courses taught are current.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom and lab environment.
• Keeps accurate classroom records.
• Supports department assessment initiatives.
• Uses and updates the required course management system.
• Meets deadlines and evaluates student work in a timely manner including submitting Show/No Show reports, midterm grades, and final grades.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Required Education

• Master’s degree in criminal justice or a related field.
• Applicants must meet credentialing guidelines for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Required Experience

• Relevant field experience in criminal investigation/forensics as it relates to crime scene processing.

Preferred Education

• Doctoral degree in criminal justice or a related area.

Preferred Experience

• Successful experience in post-secondary teaching is preferred.
• Criminal Investigator/Death Investigator Experience.
• Crime Lab Tech/Analyst Experience.

Benefits

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, SOWELA 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 child care 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.

EEO Statement

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. SOWELA is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. SOWELA is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.