Adjunct, Criminal Justice & Public Safety

Adjunct, Criminal Justice & Public Safety

Adjunct faculty teach courses as assigned based on disciplinary needs, educational background, and experience. Adjunct faculty develop and/or present course materials as requested by their supervisor and evaluate student progress in adherence with the core learning outcomes of assigned courses. Adjunct faculty are expected to adhere to College requirements, work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community, and use varying teaching styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace.

• Facilitate student mastery of learning outcomes using the most relevant scholarly and professional tools and practices available in the discipline.
• Actively engage students in critical thinking, meta-cognitive processes, and advancement of essential communication skills.
• Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional process as appropriate and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.
• Model and cultivate open‑minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem‑solving.
• Maintain currency in academic discipline and pedagogy.
• Complete all assigned institutional and professional training.
• Deliver instruction, assess and report student learning, assign grades, and regularly communicate with students in adherence with FCC requirements.
• Adhere to instructional timelines and guidelines and utilize college instructional technology.
• Use only an FCC email account when conducting College business.

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Safety, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a criminal justice or public safety discipline (e.g., law enforcement, corrections, emergency management, fire/EMS, homeland security).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and teach applied, real‑world concepts.

• Master’s degree in criminal justice, public safety, or a related field.
• Prior teaching or training experience (academic, academy, or in‑service).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., law enforcement instructor certification, FEMA/ICS credentials, MFRI).
• Active or recent field experience within the past five years.

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All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e‑mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. This posting will remain active through 5/31/2027.

Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.