Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice

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 available college resources, materials, facilities, and educational technologies. The role contributes directly to student success through teaching and student support. This pooled posting is used to hire adjunct instructors as part-time faculty assignments become available; hiring supervisors review applications and make hiring decisions as openings arise. The position is not eligible for remote work, and work hours vary based on the course schedule.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher, or a Juris Doctorate with graduate hours in a closely related discipline.
Three years of related, non-teaching work experience.
Degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and independently, and to take initiative.
Ability to think critically, solve problems, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment with varied and unpredictable work demands.
Proficiency with computer applications and enterprise systems, including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal relationship skills.
Knowledge of the teaching discipline and how students learn; ability to adapt to student learning needs.
Ability to use student-centered integrative learning strategies, promote positive expectations, and incorporate technology and pedagogical innovation.
Ability to assess student learning and self-learning, evaluate and revise curricula, develop relevant course content, and establish effective classroom management strategies.
Experience mentoring students and engaging in peer collaboration and mentoring, and service to the institution, profession, and community.
Participation in professional development in the teaching discipline and pedagogy, and continued educational attainment.

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctorate with at least three years of working experience in criminal or juvenile law.
At least three years of working 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 assigned classes on varied schedules and in assigned modalities, including dual credit, on-campus, online, or Weekend College.
Accommodate student needs and external stakeholders’ expectations of the College.
Prepare and deliver instruction according to the College Master Syllabus using the approved learning management system.
Communicate regularly with students and college officials, including responding to emails, calls, and meeting requests.
Pursue activities independently to enhance subject-matter expertise, instructional skills, and knowledge of learning.
Prepare assignments and assessments to 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 timely evaluation feedback, post grades in the learning management system weekly, and submit final grades by the established deadline.
Assign grades consistently with course requirements.
Support the College’s assessment of student and program learning outcomes and institutional performance measures.
Accept assignments at other sites as needed, including for dual credit courses.
Support the College’s mission, values, goals, and principles.
Complete required TCC training and professional development sessions.
Attend work regularly and follow a work schedule that meets worksite demands.
Follow College policies, procedures, and applicable safety procedures.
Perform other related tasks as required.