Instructor Criminal Justice

Wake Technical Community College; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh, NC is seeking an instructor to provide effective instruction for Criminal Justice courses. The role requires designing curricula, maintaining records, and guiding students through the course to reach learning goals.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree with a third-party credential and significant industry experience in Criminal Justice, with teaching or training experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with third-party credential required.
• Significant industry experience in Criminal Justice.
• Teaching or training experience in Criminal Justice.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner.
• Maintains accurate records of student work and attendance.
• Prepares thoroughly for each instructional hour.
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Grades and returns student work in a timely manner.
• Counsels students regarding their grades and progress in the course.
• Constructs classroom materials that support the goals of the course.
• Designs curriculum and a schedule of instruction.
• Maintains regular office hours.
• Stays abreast of most current teaching methods and technology in the classroom.
• Uses assessment techniques to improve learning and teaching.
• Serves on college or department committees as needed.
• Attends professional development opportunities when possible.
• Assists with establishing goals and objectives for the course, selecting text and constructing a syllabus.
• Maintains communication with instructors from other divisions in order to keep courses up-to-date and appropriate.
• Participate in graduation exercises.

Skills

Teaching methods

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Technology literacy

Self-motivation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree with third-party credential

Master's degree in related field

Tools

BlackBoard

Job description

This position is responsible for providing effective instruction for assigned courses.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

• Instructs and guides the class in an efficient and effective manner
• Maintains accurate records of student work and attendance
• Prepares thoroughly for each instructional hour
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment
• Grades and returns student work in a timely manner
• Counsels students regarding their grades and progress in the course
• Constructs classroom materials that support the goals of the course
• Designs curriculum and a schedule of instruction
• Maintains regular office hours
• Stays abreast of most current teaching methods and technology in the classroom
• Uses assessment techniques to improve learning and teaching
• Serves on college or department committees as needed
• Attends professional development opportunities when possible
• Assists with establishing goals and objectives for the course, selecting text and constructing a syllabus
• Maintains communication with instructors from other divisions in order to keep courses up-to-date and appropriate
• Participate in graduation exercises

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Able to use a wide variety of teaching methods to promote learning
• Be innovative, creative, motivated
• Ability to exhibit good interpersonal skills and work well with others
• Able to maintain records accurately and be able to meet deadlines consistently
• Good organizational skills
• Knowledge of and facility with technology and software including, computers, and web-based resources such as BlackBoard.
• Able to perform normal duties with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative, enthusiasm, and a sincere interest in helping students reach their maximum potential

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor'sdegreewiththirdpartycredential
• Significant industry experience
• Teaching and/or training experience in Criminal Justice
• #IDHP

Preferences:

• Master's degree in related field
• Community college teaching experience
• Experience using learning management system, preferably Blackboard