Job Description

Full Time Instructor, Criminal Justice
Victor Valley College

Salary: $67,886.00 - $142,425.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time (Exempt)

Job Number: 2025-558 FTINADMJ02

Location: CA 92395, CA

Department:

Closing: 10/28/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Basic Functions

FIRST DATE OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 28, 2025

FAIR LABOR STANDARS ACT (FLSA) POSITION STATUS: EXEMPT

VOLUNTARY REASSIGNMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THE FIRST 7 WORKING DAYS (FULL TIME FACULTY ONLY), OCTOBER 2, 2025 AT 5:00 PM

10 - Month Tenure Track Position

COMPENSATION:

Initial salary placement ranges from $67,886 to $106,308, based upon education and experience. The current faculty salary schedule includes five classes and twenty steps with a maximum annual salary of $142,425.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - Comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• District paid medical, dental and vision insurance for the employee and dependents.
• District paid $50,000 life insurance policy for the employee.
• Participation in CalSTRS Teachers Retirement System.

For the most updated information please visit our benefits web page.

Representative Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide instruction using various modalities to include in-person instruction, facilitate learning, and demonstrate subject matter knowledge and/or expertise in Criminal Justice courses in accordance with approved Victor Valley College curriculum and established course outlines.
• Provide instruction, facilitate learning, and demonstrate subject matter knowledge and/or expertise in courses certified by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
• Participate in curriculum development, the evaluation and revision of courses, course materials, instructional methods, self-study, program review and master plan.
• Serve on department/college committees.
• Teach in person, on site, and/or by other modalities in accordance with the district collective bargaining agreement.
• Advise students on academic matters.
• Maintain required student attendance and scholastic records and submit in accordance with published deadlines.
• Willingness to develop and/or teach online courses and participate in technical online training.
• Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations.
• Provide input and participate with local advisory committee.
• Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain competency in the field.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of students and colleagues.
• Participate in assessment, evaluation, and planning of Student Learning Outcomes and Program Learning Outcomes, Program Review, Curriculum Development.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any bachelor's degree and two (2) years of professional experience OR any associate degree and six (6) years of professional experience in Administration of Justice or related field OR the equivalent.

Must have sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must qualify as POST Coordinator or Director, to include possession of a POST Supervisor or Management Certificate. Supervisor or Management Certificate is required to qualify as a coordinator.
• Must have sworn, first-level supervisory experience in a POST agency.
• Must have completed POST Academy Director/Coordinator Orientation course prior to start of assignment.
• Within one year must complete POST Director/Coordinator course.
• Possession of a POST supervisor or management certificate.
• POST certified 40 - hour Academy Instructor Certification Course (AICC).
• POST certified Firearms Instructor Course or Defensive Tactics Instructor course.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• AICC (Academy Instructor Certification Course) completion. Instructor certification in specialized subjects as listed in section 1070(b).
• A master's degree in criminal justice, public administration, or any discipline related to criminal justice, public administration or forensic science.
• Experience teaching criminal justice academic courses at the community college level.
• Experience teaching POST certified courses in law enforcement.
• Experience as a POST certified Academy Instructor, and/or Academy Coordinator.

We will be using the guidelines set by the Academic Affairs Division of the Chancellor's Office, California Community Colleges. See their website: California Community Colleges for the most current minimum qualifications for faculty in California Community Colleges. The Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook can be viewed at: Minimum Qualifications | California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office.

If you have additional questions, please contact Human Resources directly at (760) 245-4271, Ext.2500.

Some specialized courses may require specific certificates (must meet minimum content requirements specified by outside/other agencies based on accreditation).

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Office, classroom, lab and/or on-line environment. Position requires ability to communicate and exchange information. The assignment may include day, weekend, and/or evening classes on campus and/or at off campus locations. Position requires ability and schedule flexibility to accommodate active participation in College and Department Outreach Events such as College and Career Fairs and College and Community Presentations.

Knowledge and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of developing course syllabi
• Knowledge of fostering inclusive environments for student learning
• Knowledge of integrating accessible practices into course design and teaching strategies
• Knowledge and ability to teach and support students across multiple modalities including, online, hybrid, remote, HyFlex, and correspondence while maintaining engagement and accessibility.
• Knowledge and ability to maintain compliance with all third-party accrediting bodies by keeping required credentials, certifications, and regulatory standards current when applicable.

ABILITY TO:

• Ability to work effectively in person through clear communication, collaboration, and adaptability in diverse professional settings.
• Demonstrated ability to remain current in one's discipline through ongoing professional development, research, and engagement with emerging trends and best practices.
• Ability to use advanced technology in the classroom
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to use Canvas or other LMS platforms
• Ability to interact with others (faculty, staff, students, administration)