Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice

CHESS

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About The Position

An adjunct instructor is appointed on a term contract for instructional, temporary and part-time assignments. They are not assigned to other responsibilities such as professional service or college service. They have no right to reappointment. Persons appointed at this rank will vary in minimal academic qualifications but generally shall have a relevant doctoral or equivalent terminal degree to teach at the upper division and graduate level, and a master’s degree for lower division courses. All degrees shall be from accredited institutions or from internationally reputable and recognized institutions. Exceptions to these requirements may be made by the Provost upon presentation of evidence of a record of experience or other credentials that indicate academic degree equivalence. Adjunct Faculty members can only serve as Faculty Senators if they teach during the current semester or have taught within the last fiscal year. This position reports to the Dean and is responsible for developing and revising instructional materials; presenting material in an organized manner; evaluating student learning; maintaining student records; teaching day, evening, weekend, and on-line classes, as assigned; teaching at the main and/or satellite campuses, as assigned; maintaining a minimum of 1 office hour per week per assigned course; participating in Adjunct Professional Development activities; demonstrating and promoting the school values of: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Successful candidates must hold an MA or MS in Criminal Justice or closely related field and must have at least 10 years experience in a criminal justice-related field (law enforcement, probation, law). Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience. Experience with traditional face-to-face, hybrid and online courses and the ability to use San Juan College’s Learning Management System (Canvas) as well as technology-enhanced curriculum. Access to home internet, a personal computer, and telephone is required. Demonstrates skill and willingness to learn and use multiple technology platforms to communicate with students. San Juan College is committed to building a diverse faculty and staff, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek an individual invested in equity and inclusiveness, who has experience with, knowledge of, and sensitivity to the needs of diverse populations. Adjunct faculty are hired on a semester basis, depending upon the instructional needs identified for each semester. Such services shall be compensated on a credit hour or contact hour basis, dependent upon the position. It is the policy of San Juan College that adjunct faculty may teach no more than 9 credit hours per semester, except upon approval by the Vice-President of Learning and the Associate Vice-President of HR and Legal Activities.

Requirements

• MA or MS in Criminal Justice or closely related field
• at least 10 years experience in a criminal justice-related field (law enforcement, probation, law)
• Experience with traditional face-to-face, hybrid and online courses and the ability to use San Juan College’s Learning Management System (Canvas) as well as technology-enhanced curriculum
• Access to home internet, a personal computer, and telephone is required
• Demonstrates skill and willingness to learn and use multiple technology platforms to communicate with students

Nice To Haves

• prior teaching experience

Responsibilities

• developing and revising instructional materials
• presenting material in an organized manner
• evaluating student learning
• maintaining student records
• teaching day, evening, weekend, and on-line classes, as assigned
• teaching at the main and/or satellite campuses, as assigned
• maintaining a minimum of 1 office hour per week per assigned course
• participating in Adjunct Professional Development activities
• demonstrating and promoting the school values of: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence

Benefits

• Adjunct faculty teaching one (1) credit class or more are eligible for the tuition waiver benefit. Tuition may be waived for one class, up to four (4) credit hours per semester, and any one (1) credit HHPC Fitness Conditioning class for each semester they are employed. This tuition waiver benefit may be transferred to a qualified family member for the semester they are employed.
• Free Professional Development (technology training; teaching and learning seminars; learning symposiums).
• Free Library Services (CD and DVD checkout; book and periodical checkout).
• 403(b) participation.
• Employee Assistance Program Available 24 /7 – Provides 3 FREE sessions for services such as short-term counseling and assessments, referrals, prevention/education resources, and crisis intervention
• Voluntary Benefits Allstate/Aflac Liberty Mutual

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees