Criminal Justice Faculty

Job Description

Job Title: Criminal Justice Instructor

FLSA Status: Exempt

Grade: Faculty - $49,000 - $74,752

Department: Academic Affairs

Reports to: Dean of Arts and Sciences

Job Summary

Faculty are professional educators who have the primary responsibility of fulfilling the Gillette Community College mission, vision, values, and goals of providing a quality education for all students enrolled at the College. The relationship between the faculty member to the student is one of leader, teacher, advisor, and facilitator of learning. Faculty members are responsible to the College President through a chain of command and are accountable to the College's policies and procedures.

This position will shape the direction of the Criminal Justice department as the lead full-time faculty working collaboratively with part-time colleagues as well as faculty in related disciplines.

Essential Functions (Employees of the District must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, the essential functions of the position as detailed in this section.)

• The instructional assignment will include lecture and laboratory classes where applicable, providing students with interactive simulations and utilizing a variety of teaching methods and technologies to keep students motivated and engaged. Some meetings or instruction may occur off-site.

Maintain industry expertise to assist in keeping the discipline and its equipment up to date with modern educational and industry standards, including the incorporation of industry certifications into the curriculum.

• Assignments are based upon the assumption of a workload of forty clock hours weekly and 30 credits per academic year, (minimum of 170 days per academic year) including but not limited to conducting classes, advising students, class preparation, student/faculty evaluations, office hours, committee work, student learning outcomes assessment, program review, student clubs/activities, maintaining industry expertise, and other duties.
• Institutional service activities are expected of all faculty members.
• Provides leadership in program development, program promotion, developing regional college/industry/governmental agency partnerships, and developing/modifying curriculum in response to industry and community needs.
• Participation in the discipline/department decision-making processes and work regarding curriculum, program development, scheduling, and other matters are also expected of all department faculty.
• Responsibilities also include maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position.
• Participation and facilitation in grant acquisition/implementation may also be part of the assignment.
• Participation in Workforce Development at the local, regional, and state levels where applicable.
• Implementing student engagement practices in and outside of the traditional learning space
• Help create and facilitate innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, completion, and placement.
• Build community partnerships.
• Completion of the Advising Academy within six months of employment.
• Other duties assigned to advance the mission of the college.

Minimum Qualifications (Employees of the District are required to possess a minimum proficiency level of English, both written and spoken, that will enable them to communicate safely, effectively, and efficiently with students, co-workers, and the public.)

• Master's degree or higher in Criminal Justice, or 18 graduate credits in the field from an institutionally accredited college or university.
• Possess a valid Class C driver's license.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of college-level teaching experience.
• Experience with Open Educational Resources (OERs).
• Experience with computer applications for instructional purposes (e.g., Canvas, PowerPoint, Word, and the internet).

Competencies for Successful Performance

Knowledge of:

• Office procedures, methods and computer equipment and programs.
• Work safety principles and practices.
• Assessment of student learning outcomes at the course, program, and institutional levels.

Ability to:

• Understand and follow safety procedures.
• Organize work tasks and work independently.
• Meet work schedules and deadlines.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries.
• Work with a diverse population that represents a wide range of abilities and ages.
• Teach, supervise, and mentor students through their plan of study.

Use a variety of teaching methods and materials that assist student learning.

• Use technology and develop learning activities in an online, hybrid, or web-enhanced environment.
• Work in a collaborative fashion with a variety of faculty and community stakeholders.
• Work in a fast-paced environment; willingness to modify the schedule to meet department needs.
• Work with students, staff, and community (e.g., advising, organizations, training, boards, leadership).

Skill in:

• Performing various duties, frequently changing from one task to another.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain appropriate and effective relationships in the workplace.
• Possess strong interpersonal communication and management skills.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility

• None

Physical Demands (The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Classroom and Office Setting.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Work schedule requiring some evenings and weekends.

How To Apply:

• Please apply at .
• Send questions to [email protected] .