Instructor of Criminal Justice

POSITION SUMMARY

The Instructor of Criminal Justice serves as a faculty member, responsible for instructing students in SUSLA’s Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice and the Associate of Arts Louisiana Transfer Criminal Justice, online and on-campus programs. The instructor will develop and design curriculum plans which foster student learning and provide academic counseling to students.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach courses in the Criminal Justice programs.
• Assess the instructional needs of students in the program and coordinate the development of a plan to address these needs.
• Assist the department chair in scheduling classes for the programs.
• Serve as a student advisor.
• Coordinate with other appropriate faculty to develop the annual core curriculum evaluations of the program, assessment of institutional effectiveness and prepare reports.
• Coordinate course textbook orders and course materials.
• Maintain communication and work cooperatively with instructors of off-campus instructional sites, including Dual Enrollment.
• Assist with the coordination of Dual Credit and Distance Education classes.
• Serve on institutional committees
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or a Master’s degree with a minimum of eighteen (18) graduate hours in Criminal Justice.
2. Two to three years of successful teaching and instructional design experience
3. Ability to work independently and in a team environment
4. Computer skills are necessary
5. Strong attention to detail is essential

Faculty are required to work as needed, which includes teaching on and off-campus sites for both day and evening classes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Online teaching experience, preferably in a community college setting
2. Two to three years of experience working in the Criminal Justice field

TYPE: Full-time

COMPENSATION: $51,678

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications begins May 15, 2026 and continues until position is filled.