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
- Teach Administration of Justice courses in the Dual Enrollment program on participating high school campuses
- Develop and evaluate curricula appropriate to the different learning needs of students as well as developing student learning outcomes
- Provide a classroom environment that promotes and stimulates learning for every student
- 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
- Consult with students during regularly-scheduled office hours
- Collaborate with other program faculty and staff to use assessment techniques to maximize the effectiveness of instruction and student success
- Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs in a timely manner
Employment Standards
Knowledge of:
- Knowledge of the issues surrounding the training and employment of criminal justice system positions
Skills and Abilities:
- Successful experience in teaching or evidence of preparation to teach the full range of college Administration of Justice courses
- Demonstrated successful employment in the California Criminal Justice System
- Experience in a permanent supervisory role, especially in a training unit
- Experience working with and/or instructing high school aged students
- The ability to teach both theoretical concepts and practical skills needed for employment in the criminal justice system
- A commitment to and proficiency in creating curricula and methods of delivery that reflect present department standards and practices
- Evidence of training and/or history of effective interactions with students at the basic and developmental levels
- The ability to use instructional methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration and that reflect cultural sensitivity and interdisciplinary approaches to subject matter
- 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
- Experience in computer-based applications and modern technologies for teaching Administration of Justice courses
- Experience or familiarity with the development of student learning outcomes and with assessment, as well as program review, for Administration of Justice courses
- An understanding of and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college, including the mission and values of the Colleges
- 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.
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