Instructor of Criminal Justice

Tennessee Board of Regents•Dyersburg, TN

21h•$46,494 - $55,788

About The Position

This is a full-time, academic-year term-contract position teaching transfer and non-transfer criminal justice courses. Courses may be delivered in traditional, online, hybrid, and/or technology-mediated formats. The position reports to the Dean of Arts, Sciences, & Technologies. Initial teaching assignments may be at one or two DSCC locations, and the official work station may change each semester based on demand. The role includes student recruitment and advising, program and curriculum development, collaboration with regional law enforcement professionals, and participation in college activities. Evening, weekend, off-campus, and correctional-facility teaching may be required. Travel for college or program activities is required, including use of a personal vehicle for certain off-campus teaching.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from a regionally accredited institution, with at least 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline.
Teaching experience.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.
Ability to communicate actively with colleagues and students by email, voice mail, text, and other electronic means; responses are normally expected within 72 hours.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to teach and evaluate student performance.
Ability to maintain required records.
Ability to work with staff and colleagues on department and college committees and related activities.
Ability to loft 50 pounds.
Willingness to teach evenings, weekends, off-campus courses, and in correctional facilities as needed.
Willingness to acquire software certifications as needed.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate from a regionally accredited institution.
18 graduate hours in an additional discipline supporting the general education core.
Community college experience.
Experience teaching in an online environment.
Experience with Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

Responsibilities

Teach 30 hours (TLE) per year of transfer and non-transfer criminal justice courses using traditional, online, hybrid, and/or technology-mediated delivery methods.
Work with regional law enforcement professionals to enhance enrollment.
Manage and maintain the program advisory committee.
Teach and manage multiple courses in an individualized setting and serve students ranging from dual-enrollment high school students to returning adults.
Recruit students from area high schools and the community.
Teach evenings, weekends, off campus, and in correctional facilities as needed.
Use a learning-centered educational philosophy and redesign courses to incorporate research-based strategies, including service learning, learning communities, critical thinking, cooperative learning, and reading across the curriculum.
Develop web-enhanced courses for technology-enhanced classrooms and labs, online delivery, Zoom, and/or remote locations.
Develop cooperative education opportunities with the local community that provide students with capstone experiences.
Revise and develop curriculum and select instructional materials in cooperation with colleagues; provide materials and information in accessible formats.
Become certified in and fully use the course management system for all classes.
Collaborate with colleagues to assess course effectiveness, analyze results, develop and implement improvement plans, and document outcomes each semester in the format prescribed by DSCC.
Participate in professional development and maintain membership in an appropriate regional, state, and/or national organization related to the teaching assignment.
Assist with identifying and mentoring adjunct instructors.
Assist in preparing semester and term schedules based on community needs and data trends.
Participate in student activities, such as sponsoring a student club or organization and attending campus events.
Advise students, maintain regular office hours, participate in college life and committee work, and become trained and certified as a Master Advisor.
Acquire software certifications as needed.
Assist with grant writing and/or grant management.
Perform other duties as assigned.