Criminal Justice Instructor - Adjunct

Green River College seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach Criminal Justice, Criminal Investigations and Forensic Science courses. We seek highly committed individuals who can bring industry experience and leadership in serving students in the Criminal Justice program. The college seeks applicants with a commitment to innovate and maintain a high-quality education program, to work with diverse communities, and to cultivate student success through teaching, coaching, and mentoring.

Currently, instruction is both on campus and online. The program seeks to hire individuals with the ability to utilize a variety of instructional methods to deliver innovative hands-on learning experiences to a wide range of students. Candidates should bring experience and expertise that is especially suited to enhancing the success of under-represented and marginalized student populations. Candidates from diverse origins/backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

The college welcomes individuals to apply who are strong advocates for all areas of criminal justice from the crime scene to the lab, the courtroom and corrections with knowledge and understanding of current trends and industry practices, and a thorough understanding of current technology found in the workplace. We are looking for individuals with experience working collaboratively with people of diverse abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives with a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.

Candidates should have demonstrated administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills, who can work well with students, colleagues, and other staff in a team environment.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:

Green River College's student body is made up of approximately 41% Academic Transfer students, 34% Professional-Technical students, 15% Adult Basic Education student, and 3% Applied Bachelor degrees.  Green River College has four campuses, including the main campus in Auburn, Washington, with satellite campuses in Kent, downtown Auburn, and Enumclaw.  Green River programs serve high school graduates, Running Start students (dual enrollment in local high schools and the college), those seeking retraining for the workforce, international students, students learning English, and Continuing Education students.

Green River's service areas are increasingly ethnically diverse, comprising African Americans, African immigrants, Asian Americans, Asians, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Middle Eastern Americans, among other communities.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION:

We commit to be an anti-racist institution where all students, faculty, and staff receive the access, resources, and services needed to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals. Green River College makes social and economic justice, equity, and inclusion our highest priorities.

The Green River College definition of equity encompasses all identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, economic status, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religion/spirituality, immigration status, age, and culture. We understand individual needs vary widely, and the effects of discrimination and historical oppression must be taken into account while aiming for equitable opportunities and outcomes for all.

Position Responsibilities

* Teach a variety of industry-related courses which may include the following subject areas: introductory course in criminal justice and forensic science, criminal and procedural law, corrections, criminal evidence and investigations, policing, etc.

* Currently courses are being offered in person, online and hybrid formats.

The Criminal Justice Department at Green River College seeks an instructor to teach classes including, but not limited to, the following courses for both Criminal Justice majors and non-majors:

CJ& 101 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

CJ& 105 - Introduction to Corrections

CJ& 110 - Criminal Law

CJ 120 - Criminal Justice Professions

CJ 200 - Constitutional Law

CJ 205 - Criminal Evidence

CJ 220 - Race, Class & Criminal Justice

CJ 236 - Policing

CJ& 240 - Introduction to Forensic Science

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* The minimum qualifications for disciplines on this list are any bachelor's degree and two years of related work experience.

* Experience that indicates a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical and learning disabilities.

* Experience teaching Administration of Justice, Courts, Corrections courses at the college or professional level. See website for list of courses in Criminal Justice and Forensic Technology Programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Prior teaching experience or demonstrated experience in training or facilitating hands-on experiential learning approaches. Work experience with a criminal justice or forensic agency.

* Prior teaching experience in face to face and online delivery…