Instructor, Criminal Justice

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Position Information Position Title Instructor, Criminal Justice - FT Department Criminal Justice Location Lincoln Job Category Faculty Job Type Full-Time Regular Posting Number 02269 Position End Date

Under the direction of the Dean and Associate Dean, the Instructor, Criminal Justice, is responsible for providing instruction to students in Criminal Justice and related courses. Instruction may be delivered in face-to-face, hybrid, online, or other distance-learning formats, including courses offered through The Career Academy and dual-credit courses at area high schools.

Teaching assignments for this position include, but are not limited to, Effective Communication in Criminal Justice, Introduction to Threat Assessment, Introduction to Criminal Justice, Introduction to Corrections, Court & Judicial Process, Police & Society, and Juvenile Justice. Assignments may also include Criminal Law and Criminal Procedures as needed.

The instructor develops course objectives and implements teaching strategies that may include multimedia presentations, recorded video content, lectures, group activities, and other instructional methods. The instructor advises students, monitors and evaluates student progress, and maintains accurate student records. Instruction may be delivered in classroom and online environments.

This full-time regular position is based at the Lincoln Campus. Teaching assignments may include courses offered through The Career Academy, traditional program courses, dual-credit courses at area high schools, and online instruction.

• Provide Instruction in Assigned Subject Areas Provide instruction to students consistent with the objectives of each course assigned by employing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to individual student needs and levels of preparation and different instructional modalities.
• Maintain Learning Environment: Create a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative learning, student effort, academic challenge, student and faculty interaction, and individualized support for learners. The instructor is responsible for creating and maintaining instruction and instructional materials that are free of gender, cultural, and ethnic bias. Maintain posted office hours in accordance with departmental and College policies and encourage students to visit during these times.
  
  Use technology to assist in ongoing communication with students. Encourage a sense of community among students for learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Provide For Student Evaluation and Record-Keeping Develop a grading system for each class and maintain accurate records of student attendance, performance, and progress. Participate in and/or provide data for department and general education assessment.
• Develop/Revise Course Curriculum and Educational Material In cooperation with other program faculty and under the guidance of Criminal Justice Program policies, develop and/or revise written course objectives, content, descriptions, and instructional strategies as required to keep the Criminal Justice courses current with pedagogy, best practices, and new editions of texts and other educational resources. Develop, revise, and maintain written classroom policies, grading structures, and strategies.
• Serve as an Academic Advisor for Students Serve as academic advisor to assigned Criminal Justice program students. Tasks include, but are not limited to, assisting students in developing academic plans and selecting and registering for courses in the prescribed course of study or area of interest. Advise potential or current students within the discipline about the program, career, or transfer options available to assist with degree completion.
  
  Refer students to appropriate student and academic support services available at the College or in the community. Explain college policies and procedures to students and complete all records and forms necessary.
• Remain Current in Events and Developments Related to Teaching and Learning & Subject Area Remain current in the field, with best practices in teaching, learning, and discipline through self-study and participation in professional…