Criminal Justice Part-Time Faculty

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is recruiting Part-Time Faculty to teach courses in criminal justice and policing for the Department of Criminal Justice. The college welcomes qualified applicants from all backgrounds for temporary Part-Time Faculty teaching assignments. We seek a pool of qualified candidates to teach in-person, online, or hybrid courses when PT Faculty vacancies occur. Applications are always welcome, and qualified candidates are contacted when teaching opportunities become available. Part-Time Faculty are an essential part of TMCC operations and they continually make a positive impact on our students' lives. Under the supervision of the Department Chair, Part-Time Faculty teach course content; assess student learning; stay current in their teaching field; actively refer students to supportive college resources; complete professional development; use current technology; and maintain appropriate standards of ethics and professional conduct. Part-Time Faculty in the Department of Criminal Justice teach a variety of courses, based on staffing and program needs. Some examples include: CRJ 104 - Administration of Justice CRJ 211 - Police in America CRJ 222 - Criminal Law and Procedure.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field or Juris Doctorate.
• A Bachelor's Degree and extensive experience in the field of Criminal Justice or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a desired area of instruction may qualify.
• The desire to work with students, faculty, and staff from many different backgrounds.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States at the time they begin employment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in a closely related field from an accredited institution to teach CRJ courses transferable to a four-year university.

Responsibilities

• Teach course content
• Assess student learning
• Stay current in their teaching field
• Actively refer students to supportive college resources
• Complete professional development
• Use current technology
• Maintain appropriate standards of ethics and professional conduct

Benefits

• Paid Orientation
• Paid professional development training
• Tuition reimbursement through Grant-in-Aid
• Longevity payments based on years of service
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package (if specific workload requirements per semester are met)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level