Instructor of Criminal Justice

Job Responsibilities

• Teach assigned Criminal Justice courses in accordance with college policies; maintain current knowledge; incorporate evidence‑based strategies; teach day, night, and online courses; complete Canvas and RSI training; participate in professional development.
• Serve as faculty lead for Criminal Justice program; facilitate program advisory committee meetings; assist dean with planning, scheduling, and coordination; facilitate communication among adjunct instructors and the ASB division dean.
• Advise students regarding program requirements, career pathways, and transfer opportunities; assist with understanding credentials, licensure, and bachelor’s programs; participate in student recruitment, orientation sessions, and outreach events; support retention and completion initiatives.
• Serve as resource for adjunct and full‑time faculty; facilitate sharing of curriculum resources; assist onboarding of new adjunct faculty; coordinate faculty participation in assessment and accreditation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with local law‑enforcement providers and agencies; collaborate with community partners; represent ASB Division in community events, advisory committees, and professional organizations.
• Assist with collection and analysis of program data; prepare documentation and reports for institutional and accreditation review.
• Maintain professional involvement; stay current on the Criminal Justice field; participate in service, committees, and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or Master’s with 18 graduate semester hours in Criminal Justice.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Discretion, sound judgment, ability to communicate with diverse audiences.
• Adaptability, problem solving, conflict management, creativity, and time management.
• Leadership in instructional expertise and staff development.
• Collaborate effectively, works independently and in teams.
• Experience monitoring, mentoring, and evaluating.
• Proficiency with campus resources, software, and learning management systems.
• Commitment to teaching excellence and the community college mission.
• Willingness to travel for professional development.

• 2 years of experience in Criminal Justice field.
• Knowledge and experience with People Soft.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using Learning Management System.
• Experience in community college setting.
• Success working with students, faculty, and administration.

Minimal travel may be required.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, and credit checks. Candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. Candidates will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of identity.