Criminal Justice Faculty - 10 Month

Job Details

Class Description

Seeking an individual to teach within the Criminal Justice Studies program. Full load (30 credit hours) of instruction during the Fall and Spring semesters, college and community service, student advising, departmental support, and ongoing professional development are required. The position involves teaching classes primarily on the Catonsville campus and online. The position has an on-campus presence requirement of a minimum of two days a week. Preferred candidates are enthusiastic about content and pedagogy, use best teaching practices, and are committed to hands-on student learning. Best consideration will be given to applicants who present evidence of excellence in teaching, experience at the Community College level, and ability to teach a variety of criminal justice courses.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Professional Requirements:

• Master’s degree in criminal justice or related field is required.
• Five years’ experience in the field of criminal justice is required.

Teaching Requirements:

• Two years of college level or academy-entry-level teaching preferred.
• Online teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to teach a variety of courses related to, but not limited to, Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminology, Juvenile Justice, Social Justice, and Ethics.

Class Specific Essential Duties

1. Facilitate and support student learning by developing and providing clear and effective instruction using traditional and technology-based instruction.
2. Meet all classes as assigned during instructional periods.
3. Communicate effectively with students by disseminating academic information including syllabi and academic policies and by responding to e-mails and phone calls from students in a timely manner.
4. Maintain required office hours per College policy.
5. Provide effective and appropriate assessment with prompt qualitative and quantitative feedback.
6. Keep instructional materials and student work organized and accessible.
7. Maintain Learning Management System (e.g. Brightspace) site, providing students access to syllabi, grades and other supplemental course material.
8. Support students and other college units, and comply with relevant state and federal laws.
9. Collaborate with colleagues in ongoing curricular development including content update, curricular alignment, consistent assessment practices and record keeping.
10. Collaborate with staff by completing and submitting reports and documentation in a timely manner.
11. Attend and participate in committee, departmental, school, and college meetings.
12. Provide College and Community Service through collegial and individual initiatives.
13. Maintain and develop professional expertise through ongoing professional development or scholarship.