Adjunct, Criminal Justice & Public Safety

Position Summary

Adjunct faculty teach courses as assigned based on disciplinary needs, educational background, and experience. Adjunct faculty develop and/or present course materials as requested by their supervisor and evaluate student progress in adherence with the core learning outcomes of assigned courses. Adjunct faculty are expected to adhere to College requirements, work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community, and use varying teaching styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Facilitate student mastery of learning outcomes using the most relevant scholarly and professional tools and practices available in the discipline.
2. Actively engage students in critical thinking, meta-cognitive processes, and advancement of essential communication skills.
3. Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional process as appropriate and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.
4. Model and cultivate open-minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving.
5. Maintain currency in academic discipline and pedagogy.
6. Complete all assigned institutional and professional training.
7. Deliver instruction, assess and report student learning, assign grades, and regularly communicate with students in adherence with FCC requirements.
8. Adhere to instructional timelines and guidelines and utilize college instructional technology.
9. Use only an FCC email account when conducting College business.

Required Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Safety, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
2. Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a criminal justice or public safety discipline (e.g., law enforcement, corrections, emergency management, fire/EMS, homeland security).
3. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and teach applied, real-world concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in criminal justice, public safety, or a related field.
2. Prior teaching or training experience (academic, academy, or in-service).
3. Relevant certifications (e.g., law enforcement instructor certification, FEMA/ICS credentials, MFRI, etc.)
4. Active or recent field experience within the past 5 years.