Adjunct Instructor - Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Asset Protection, LE, and Jail Academies

Job Overview

Adjunct Instructor - Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, Asset Protection, LE, and Jail Academies
Fox Valley Technical College

Job Category: Adjunct Faculty

FVTC Worksite: Public Safety Training Center (PSTC)

Hours Per Week: 8.75

Note: Fox Valley Technical College celebrates diversity, supports equity and inclusiveness, and encourages individual expression in our workplace.

Job Description Summary
Adjunct Instructors are responsible for the facilitation of student learning and the ongoing development of instructional strategies that promote student success.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
The following duties are essential for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Learning Facilitation - Foster student learning by developing appropriate instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs and support student engagement. Employ learning experiences that integrate multiple delivery methodologies and instructional technologies to maximize student success, such as hybrid, in-person, virtual, and online course delivery.
• Assessment - Assess student learning and provide regular feedback to help students be successful. Use data to measure quality outcomes related to course success and learning, and implement improvement strategies based on the evidence.
• Classroom Management - Fulfill assigned schedule, maintain accurate student attendance and grade records, maintain instructional environment with emphasis on safety, housekeeping, and equipment security, and ensure opportunities for student engagement evaluation.
• Team Participation - Support the college by engaging with the department and staying current with internal and external changes and initiatives.
• Business & Community Engagement - Build and maintain ongoing relationships with community, industry, and clinical partners. Proactively promote the College and programs.
• Student Success & Support - Serve as an advocate for students and collaborate with Student Services staff to retain students, close achievement gaps, and help all students be successful.
• Professional Development - Continually improve knowledge and skills in emerging trends, current occupational practices and teaching through professional development activities, and current employment in the field. Maintain Faculty Quality Assurance System requirements and licensure required to maintain individual and program accreditation.
• Curriculum Development - If needed, develop curriculum and instructional materials that are competency-based, current, consistent with employer expectations, and aligned with college policy on the level of required documentation.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• Associate degree or the degree/licensure level at which the adjunct instructor is teaching at a minimum; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of at least 4,000 hours occupational experience in a target job for the program being taught. 3-5 years occupational experience preferred.
• If teaching in Law Enforcement or Jail Recruit Academies, applicants must have at a minimum completed the Department of Justice's Instructor Development course, and possess the proper certifications from the Department of Justice for the Academy topics being taught.
• Teaching or training experience is desirable.
• Ability to plan, organize, instruct, and facilitate quality education programs, including development of relevant curriculum.
• Qualified per FVTC requirements at time of, and throughout employment as an instructor. Must also meet and maintain Higher Learning Commission (HLC) requirements, Faculty Quality Assurance Standards (FQAS), and/or other job-specific licensing standards.

• Proficiency utilizing learning management system.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Adapt quickly to changing demands, assignments, and circumstances to meet student needs.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with various audiences.
• Engage in continuous improvement in the quality of instruction by embracing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.
• Prior to hire, a background check including criminal record history…