"Adjunct Faculty, Public Safety and Law"

Job Details

Adjunct Faculty

Position Information

Position Title: Adjunct Faculty, Public Safety and Law

Position Type: Faculty

Department: Public Safety and Law

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Fixed Term/Tenure Track: Fixed Term

Salary Range: Competitive Salary

Union/Non Union: Non Union

Job Description Summary

Responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities during the day, evening, or weekend via instructional delivery formats to include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote. Face-to-face and hybrid classes may be offered on any Prince George’s Community College campus, or at off-campus locations. The instructor must remain current in the discipline area and continually explore teaching methods and strategies to engage learners, organize and plan instructional content that accommodates diverse learning styles, and devise appropriate assessment tools that monitor student learning outcomes. The instructor is also responsible for participating in related activities to include professional development, academic advising, curriculum design.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of a Master’s degree or terminal degree (e.g., J.D., M.D., M.F.A) in Criminal Law or related discipline
• Specific requirements as mandated by an external entity (e.g., Maryland Bar Association, Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions)
• One-year specialized teaching experience related to the discipline preferred

Criteria

CRITERIA: The following criteria... (abbreviated for brevity, full details in original)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Plan, organize, and teach curriculum content in conjunction with course outcomes.
• Using applicable technology and andragogical principles, teach course content via an appropriate delivery format (may include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote instruction).
• Complete mandated institutional trainings and professional development as required
• Follow department and division requirements for preparing a course syllabus
• Facilitate appropriate instructional activities that promote student engagement and learning.
• Evaluate student performance using assessment tools as directed by the department; inform students in a timely manner of their progress
• Create and administer assessments that monitor student progress; provide timely student feedback.
• Provide an orientation at the first-class meeting...
• Notify students of key dates and course adjustments
• Comply with attendance and grading requirements...
• Maintain accurate class records; submit required class records by the established due date
• Participate in departmental evaluation and course assessment processes as directed.
• Follow department and division requirements for maintaining office hours, advising students, and referring students to appropriate resources.
• Respond to student emails and phone calls within 48 hours with the exception of weekends and holidays...
• Attend all required meetings.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Mastery of course content
• Ability to provide service to diverse populations using a student-centered approach
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess effective instruction
• Ability to teach in face to face, remote and online modalities, as needed
• Ability to effectively use instructional technology (Internet, instructional software, learning management system, videoconferencing, etc.).
• Critical thinking, organization, and conflict management skills
• Research skills (where appropriate)
• Time management, planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Problem-solving and analytical ability
• Ability to teach in non-traditional formats (online, remote, hybrid) and settings (off-campus, weekends, evenings and accelerated).
• Ability to perform a range of physical positions and mobile conditions including but not limited to occasionally moving materials 5-25 pounds.

Job Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must have the use of sensory skills... Occasionally the ability to physically move and lift materials 5-25 pounds maybe required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
• As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
• A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer of employment...

ACCOMMODATIONS To perform this job successfully...

Is Background Check Required? Yes

Is the incumbent responsible for working with minor children...? Yes

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: ADJ25211/12

Open Date: 07/01/2025

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: No

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter, Recommendation from high school principal or content area supervisor, Copy of previous year satisfactory teaching evaluation