Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice

Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice

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Job Title
- Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice

Campus
- Southridge Center/Des Moines, IA

Job Number - 26-ADJ
82

Employment Date
- Fall Semester:
August 26 - December 17, 2026.

Job Category
- Adjunct Faculty

Application & Position Contact Information
- Jessica Cole at jlcole
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Salary Information - $1,123 per Equivalent Credit Hour (ECH).

Job Summary
- Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructor to teach CRJ 100 Introduction to Criminal Justice, CRJ 141 Criminal Investigation, and CRJ 293 Report Writing in-person to high school students at the Criminal Justice Career Academy at DMACC Southridge Center. The Criminal Justice program curriculum can be found here:
Criminal Justice AAS Curriculum

Essential Functions
- Teaches assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi. Develops and/or utilizes a variety of instructional strategies, techniques and delivery methods designed to meet the individual learning styles of students. Fosters a safe and civil learning environment. Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies. Monitors, evaluates, and documents student attendance, progress and competency attainment.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and a combination of formal training and professional tested experience equivalent to 6,000 hours. Ability to function effectively in a team environment. Demonstrated effectiveness working with populations having diverse values, and/or coming from varied cultures and backgrounds.

Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree. Teaching Experience. Ability to use and apply alternative instructional delivery systems to enhance learning. Experience in curriculum development and assessment. Experience teaching, working, or volunteering with high school students.

Work Schedule
- In-Person, Monday through Friday, 7:45 am – 9:30 am, August 26, 2026 – December 17, 2026.

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