Part-Time Faculty, Criminal Justice (2)

Victor Valley College • Victorville, CA

8h

About The Position

Victor Valley College is continuously recruiting applicants for a pool of part-time Criminal Justice faculty, up to 67%, and temporary substitute assignments on an as-needed basis. Departments and divisions draw from the pool when temporary assignments arise. Applications are accepted continually and remain in the pool for 12 months; the number of faculty hired varies by semester according to departmental needs.

Faculty work in a Caring Campus environment committed to student retention and success through intentional, welcoming practices. Employees foster connection, belonging, and student-centered support, including warm referrals, cross-department awareness, and practices that help students feel seen and supported.

Applicants must meet the stated minimum qualifications or establish equivalent qualifications through the college’s equivalency process. Some specialized courses may require particular certificates to meet outside-agency or accreditation requirements. The application must include the requested materials, including transcripts and applicable certifications.

Requirements

• Any bachelor's degree and two years of professional experience in Administration of Justice; or any associate degree and six years of professional experience in Administration of Justice or a related field; or equivalent qualifications.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Submit a complete electronic Victor Valley College application and copies of transcripts showing college degrees and coursework; degrees must be from an accredited institution.
• Submit valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Submit a valid P.O.S.T. certificate or profile.
• Foreign transcripts must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency by an approved agency, and the evaluation must be submitted before inclusion in the application pool.

Nice To Haves

• California P.O.S.T. professional certificate.
• California P.O.S.T. instructor training or corresponding instructor qualifications, including Academy Instructor Certification Course (AICC), Arrest and Control / Defensive Tactics, Baton / Impact Weapons, Chemical Agents, Driver Awareness / Driver Training, Firearms, First Aid / CPR / AED, Physical Training / Physical Fitness, Racial Profiling – Museum of Tolerance (MOT), Use of Force, Recruit Training Officer (RTO), or other POST instructor qualifications.
• Copies of applicable instructor certificates or the most current California POST Training Profile are preferred for verifying training and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Teach Criminal Justice courses in part-time faculty or temporary substitute assignments as needed.
• Contribute to a welcoming, student-centered campus environment that supports student connection, persistence, and completion.
• Use practices such as warm referrals and cross-department awareness to help students feel supported.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree