Adjunct Lecturer - History, Philosophy and Political Science (College Now Program)
About The Position
The College Now Program at Kingsborough Community College seeks Adjunct Lecturers to teach CRJ 63: Introduction to Criminal Justice and HIS 68: U.S. Women's History. CRJ 63: Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 credt, 3 hour college level course to junior and/or senior high school students enrolled in the College Now Program) The course introduces students to the three agencies that comprise the criminal justice system: police, courts and corrections. Particular attention is given to: (1) the process of justice i.e., investigation, arrest, booking, initial appearance, probable cause hearing, grand jury, indictment, arraignment and plea, plea bargain or jury trial, sentencing hearing, incarceration, and release, and )2) the due process rights of defendants as delineated in the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment. This class is in addition to the teacher's regular NYCPS work day. Teacher's are expected to attend professional development meetings, assessment of instruction and related events. HIS 68: U.S. Women's History (3 credt, 3 hour college level course to junior and/or senior high school students enrolled in the College Now Program) This course introduces students to diverse women's experiences and activism from the pre-colonial era to the U.S. present, including the women's suffrage movement, feminism, and movements led by women of color. This class is in addition to the teacher's NYCPS regular work day. _These positions are only available to NYCPS Teachers in College Now schools and is in addition to the teacher's regular work day._
Requirements
- Baccalaureate or graduate degree (master's degree preferred) in Behavioral and Social Sciences (Anthropology, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology) for CRJ 63
- Baccalaureate or graduate degree (master's degree preferred) in history or a related field for HIS 68
- Only available to NYCPS Teachers in College Now schools
- In addition to the teacher's regular work day
Nice To Haves
- A minimum of three years teaching experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Attend professional development meetings
- Assessment of instruction
- Attend related events
Benefits
- CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs.
- We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
