Adjunct Professor - Criminal Justice

Lake Washington Institute of Technology•Kirkland, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) is seeking a qualified part-time instructor to teach an introductory course in criminal justice. This is not an online course. This recruitment is to establish an applicant pool for future part-time faculty vacancies. The college hires part-time faculty on a quarter by quarter basis, dependent on enrollment. If you're selected for an interview for a potential future vacancy, a college representative will contact you.

Requirements

Masters degree in criminal justice or related field required
2 years minimum of College teaching experience preferred
Industry certifications preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must have sensitivity and ability to successfully interact with diverse populations
Due to the diversity of the college population, we encourage applicants who are multilingual
Previous experience with an online course system (e.g., Canvas, Blackboard, Sakai, Moodle) preferred

Nice To Haves

College teaching experience
Industry certifications

Responsibilities

Plan and develop a variety of instruction objectives and experiences appropriate to the program goals
Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments
Teach to the course outcomes as outlined in the catalog
Develop and teach lessons which foster and support cultural diversity and non-discrimination
Teach productive and constructive study skills to students
Develop classroom and lab procedures in conformance with identified policies and procedures
Maintain appropriate records which indicate student progress and meet college requirements
Follow disciplinary procedures as prescribed and deal consistently and fairly with all students
Design learning experiences for the unique characteristics of individual adult students through classes, individual instruction and self-directed learning
Post the class syllabus and students' grades via the course system (currently Canvas)

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
State Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation Plan
Sick leave accrues at 1 day (Prorated based on % of FTE) effective upon employment
Bereavement leave
Employee assistance program
Free tuition (50% of FT or more for two consecutive quarters)
Reduced child care costs at our Early Learning Center
Reduced Bus Fare
Professional development opportunities