Professor of Administration of Justice & Homeland Security (Grant-Funded) (Spring 2027)

Arizona Western College•Yuma, AZ

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Arizona Western College is hiring a grant-funded Professor of Administration of Justice & Homeland Security for Spring 2027 at its Yuma Campus. The professor will engage, challenge, and mentor students pursuing careers in law enforcement, emergency management, and security. The role includes teaching 15 equated load hours per semester, including material and preparation time; developing and grading examinations and other instruments to evaluate student learning and progress; and submitting student grades and progress reports as required by program and instructional-area policies. The professor will participate in professional development activities outside the College, such as community events, boards, clubs, and conferences, coordinating participation with division leadership. The position also supports and participates in strategic planning initiatives and performs other duties as assigned. The position is exempt. The 2026/27 minimum salary is $40,881, commensurate with education and experience. The stated salary range reflects potential additional compensation and market comparison at 20% above the base salary.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in the discipline; OR an associate's degree, certificate, or licensure at the highest level being taught; OR qualification under the occupational experience requirement for career, technical, and professional credential fields.
For the occupational experience pathway: more than three full-time years or equivalent of verified, related paid work experience in the specific credential field, with documentation demonstrating currency and relevance to course content and student learning outcomes; at least one year of that work experience must fall within the five years immediately preceding the application date.
Alternatively, three years of full-time or equivalent post-secondary teaching experience in the credential field within the past five years.
Meet qualifications outlined under institutional procedure, Faculty Credentials.

Responsibilities

Teach 15 equated load hours per semester, including material and preparation time.
Develop and grade exams and instruments to evaluate student learning and progress.
Submit student grades and progress as required by program and instructional-area policies.
Participate in professional development activities outside the College, such as community events, boards, clubs, and conferences, as determined by division leadership.
Inform and coordinate participation in external professional development activities with division leadership.
Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.