Adjunct Faculty - Police & Safety

MIDLAND UNIVERSITY • Fremont, NE

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Midland University, a small, private four-year institution in Fremont, Nebraska, is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach Police & Society in-person on campus. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering lectures, designing engaging classroom activities, providing timely feedback on assignments, and responding to student inquiries within 24-hours, meeting with them individually as needed. Courses are offered in 16-week terms. The Fall term begins in August. This course is currently scheduled for Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-3:20pm.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of professional work experience
• Teaching at the college level or teaching/ training adults is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree in Criminal Justice or a closely-related discipline is highly preferred (extensive policing experience can possibly substitute for an advanced degree)
• Familiarity with the Canvas LMS is preferred.
• A desire to use innovative instructional techniques
• A willingness to collaborate with peers
• A genuine interest in student development
• An ability to work with diverse student populations
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to foster a collegial work environment that encourages change and innovation; and an ability to interact effectively and work productively, cooperatively, and collaboratively with a variety of individuals and groups

Responsibilities

• Preparing and delivering lectures
• Designing engaging classroom activities
• Providing timely feedback on assignments
• Responding to student inquiries within 24-hours
• Meeting with students individually as needed

Benefits

• Wages paid on a per course basis commensurate with education, experience, and individual strengths
• An engaging, respectful and productive working environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level