Adjunct Professor, Criminal Justice

Tyler Junior College•TJC Central Campus, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Professors provide classroom instruction and college service and are responsible to department chairs and instructional deans. Adjunct Professors are subject to an 18-hour work week. The College champions student and community success by providing a caring, comprehensive experience through educational excellence, stellar service, innovative programming and authentic partnerships. Paramount to Tyler Junior College as a premiere institution of higher learning is the commitment by the College faculty to academic excellence, integrity, and scholarship, as well as the focus on student and community success.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Criminal Justice with 18 graduate hours in Criminal Justice.
A minimum of three years’ full-time work experience in the Criminal Justice field is required.
Certification as a Texas Peace Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE).
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of each employee.

Nice To Haves

Additional training in police management is highly desirable.
Post-secondary instructional experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide classroom instruction and college service.
Exhibit a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.
Maintain current and comprehensive knowledge and experience in the teaching field and assigned teaching discipline.
Create a classroom environment reflecting professionalism, equity, respect, and trust.
Adhere to college policies.
Abide by Employee Standards of Conduct.
Perform job duties as assigned by the department chair and dean.
Stay current with and follow departmental and college policies.
Complete required compliance trainings and stay current on professional development hours.
Exhibit a commitment to student success.
Design classroom instructional activities appropriate to the expected rigor of the course and consistent with program expectations and course objectives.
Embed interactive learning activities in the instructional setting that engage student learning and encourage student development of active learning skillsets.
Facilitate student learning and successful completion of the course by preparing and using appropriate instructional materials compatible with the expected rigor of the course and consistent with program expectations and course objectives.
Align learning opportunities and employ suitable assessments of course learning outcomes and program learning outcomes, with the student's core competencies.
Sequence learning opportunities and assessments through the courses and program to build student learning and understanding.
Integrate workplace professional skillsets into the classroom environment (i.e., prompt and regular attendance, initiative to seek clarification, timely submission of work, use of technology in work completion, etc.).
Motivate students to perform at their highest level by maintaining an atmosphere of dignity and cordiality conducive to learning in both the classroom and office.
Adhere to college policies.
Meet all classes as scheduled and maximize use of available class time.
Maintain scheduled office hours as required.
Follow attendance and office hour requirements for online and hybrid classes as specified in the distance education course standards.
Follow prescribed course syllabi and adopted textbooks.
Inform students of student learning outcomes, class procedures, and grading policies at the beginning of each semester.
Demonstrate initiative and/or cooperative support of leadership, faculty, and staff to implement strategic improvements and achieve goals.
Attend and participate in required department and school meetings, and perform other duties as assigned by the department chair or instructional dean.
Teach in the modality (face-to-face, hybrid, or online) chosen by the College.
Maintain accurate records and submit required student attendance and grade reports by published deadlines.
Model professional conduct and enforce student conduct policies as prescribed.
Maintain required memberships/licensures/certifications per department and accrediting body standards.
Network with community members and others to promote the TJC program and its students.
Exhibit conduct that reflects the mission, vision, and values of the institution and the community.
Teaching experience in the Criminal Justice discipline at the college level.
Collaboration/Teamwork, Communication (Oral and Written), Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Multi-tasking, Organizational Skills, Problem-solving, Time Management, Adaptability, and Professionalism in an Education Setting.