Criminal Justice Instructor
About The Position
SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York's finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York's vibrant and growing Capital Region. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training, and workforce development in a student-centered environment, serving students from a wide range of backgrounds. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students. We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel. SUNY Schenectady invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Criminal Justice Instructor to join a collaborative, student-centered academic community within the Division of Liberal Arts. We seek an educator who is committed to excellent teaching and dedicated to preparing students for careers and continued education in criminal justice, law enforcement, corrections, courts, and related fields. The successful candidate will teach a 15-credit course load per semester and contribute to a division that values high-quality instruction, professional growth, and strong connections between theory and practice.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field (e.g., Criminology, Legal Studies, Public Administration) from an accredited institution
- Prior teaching, training, or instructional experience
- Experience in law enforcement, corrections, courts, probation/parole, or related justice system roles
- Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Teaching experience at the community college level
- Experience with online or technology-enhanced instruction
- Relevant professional certifications or licensures
- Doctoral degree in Criminal Justice or Juris Doctor
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate Criminal Justice courses in a variety of instructional formats, including in-person and online
- Develop and deliver course content that integrates criminal justice theory, policy, and applied practice
- Create engaging, inclusive, and supportive learning environments that promote student success and retention
- Assist in coordinating the Criminal Justice for the Police Practitioner Certificate program
- Assess student learning and participate in program and course-level assessment activities
- Hold regular office hours and provide academic advising and mentoring to students
- Participate in departmental, divisional, and college service, including committee work
- Engage in ongoing professional development related to teaching, criminal justice, and higher education
- Contribute to a collegial and supportive academic community
- Other duties as assigned by the Academic Dean
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care coverage
- Dental and vision coverage
- A choice of retirement systems
- A deferred compensation program
- Professional development opportunities
- Two on-site childcare providers (dependent on availability)
- Discounted YMCA health club membership
- Plus additional savings programs and perks!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
