Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice (Non-Credit)

Tarrant County College District•Detroit, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Adjunct instructors report to the campus department instructional leader and support students’ learning by using appropriate college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies to complement instruction and promote student success. This pooled posting is used to hire adjunct instructors as part-time faculty assignments become available. Instructors teach courses on varied schedules and modalities as assigned, and may be assigned to other sites, including dual-credit courses. The position is not eligible for remote work.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or higher.
At least three years of directly related industry experience in law enforcement, or status as a subject matter expert.
Any degree held must be from a regionally accredited college or university.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
Ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment with varied and unpredictable demands.
Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and take initiative.
Knowledge of the teaching discipline and how students learn.
Ability to adapt to student learning needs and use student-centered integrative learning strategies.
Ability to promote positive expectations of students and incorporate technology and pedagogical innovation into instruction.
Ability to assess student learning and self-learning, and to assess, evaluate, and revise curriculum.
Ability to develop relevant class content and effective classroom management processes and strategies.
Experience mentoring students.
Ability to engage in peer collaboration, peer mentoring, and service to the institution, profession, and community.
Ability to participate in professional development to remain current in the teaching discipline and pedagogy, and to pursue continued educational attainment.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of work experience as a Texas Peace Officer.
At least one year of experience teaching law enforcement classes in an academy environment.
At least one year of teaching experience using active learning techniques, service learning, and innovative technology.
Current curriculum-specific instructor certification, such as Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT), Firearms, Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST), Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT), or National Academy for Professional Driving (NAPD).
Current Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Basic Instructor Certification.

Responsibilities

Accept and teach classes according to varied schedules and modalities assigned by the designated supervisor.
Accommodate student needs and external stakeholders’ expectations of the College.
Prepare and deliver instruction using the College Master Syllabus and approved learning management system.
Communicate regularly with students and college officials, including responding to emails, calls, and meeting requests.
Pursue activities to enhance subject matter expertise, instructional skills, and knowledge of learning.
Prepare assignments and assessments that support achievement of learning outcomes.
Design and maintain an active classroom environment conducive to student learning and success.
Maintain weekly student attendance records and certify student enrollments by the established deadline.
Evaluate student performance and learning according to discipline and department standards.
Provide regular, timely evaluation feedback; post grades weekly in the learning management system; and submit final grades by the established deadline.
Assign grades consistent with course requirements.
Support the College’s assessment of student and program learning outcomes and institutional performance measures.
Accept assignments at other sites as necessary, including dual-credit courses.
Support the College’s mission, values, goals, and principles.
Complete required Tarrant County College training and professional development sessions.
Attend work regularly and follow a work schedule that meets worksite demands.
Adhere to College policies and procedures and applicable safety procedures.
Perform other related tasks as required.