"Part-Time Dual Enrollment/ Administration of Justice Instructor (Pool)"

Part-Time Dual Enrollment/ Administration of Justice Instructor (Pool)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows: Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule AJ) - $103.85 up to $151.07.

Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach Administration of Justice courses in the Dual Enrollment program on participating high school campuses
2. Develop and evaluate curricula appropriate to the different learning needs of students as well as developing student learning outcomes
3. Provide a classroom environment that promotes and stimulates learning for every student
4. Use and stay abreast of current pedagogies and technologies that are effective in a diverse classroom as well as staying current with all requirements and regulations of state agencies that have accreditation authority over the program and its courses
5. Consult with students during regularly-scheduled office hours
6. Collaborate with other program faculty and staff to use assessment techniques to maximize the effectiveness of instruction and student success
7. Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs in a timely manner

Employment Standards

Knowledge of:

1. Knowledge of the issues surrounding the training and employment of criminal justice system positions

Skills and Abilities:

1. Successful experience in teaching or evidence of preparation to teach the full range of college Administration of Justice courses
2. Demonstrated successful employment in the California Criminal Justice System
3. Experience in a permanent supervisory role, especially in a training unit
4. Experience working with and/or instructing high school aged students
5. The ability to teach both theoretical concepts and practical skills needed for employment in the criminal justice system
6. A commitment to and proficiency in creating curricula and methods of delivery that reflect present department standards and practices
7. Evidence of training and/or history of effective interactions with students at the basic and developmental levels
8. The ability to use instructional methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration and that reflect cultural sensitivity and interdisciplinary approaches to subject matter
9. The ability to motivate students from a broad spectrum of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds, as well as levels of preparation
10. Experience in computer-based applications and modern technologies for teaching Administration of Justice courses
11. Experience or familiarity with the development of student learning outcomes and with assessment, as well as program review, for Administration of Justice courses
12. An understanding of and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college, including the mission and values of the Colleges
13. The ability to use teaching methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration and engage students actively in their studies, encouraging them to become critical thinkers and independent learners

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in disciplines, such as criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or public administration
• Possession of a California POST Supervisory Certificate

Job Requirements

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree AND two years of professional experience OR an Associate degree AND six years of professional experience OR the equivalent (see below)
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.

Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions...

Additional Information

Safety: to promote a safe working and learning environment employees must report any unsafe working conditions or practices, as well as any near-miss incident to their supervisor.

• Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX

Work Demands

Environmental: typical on-site office environment; in-person work expected with potential to participate in the District's telework program, as available.

• Frequent hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and online
• Comprehend speech at normal levels
• Upper limb dexterity to operate computers and peripheral equipment
• Vision sufficient for daily and frequent use of computers, databases, and written materials
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Frequent bending at the waist
• Physical presence at on-site locations
• Communicate and interact with others
• Observe and interpret people and situations
• Learn and apply new information or skills
• Perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks
• Perform highly detailed work under changing priorities and deadlines on multiple concurrent tasks
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Self-regulate emotion and behavior

Benefits: Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.