Adjunct Professor, Crime, Justice & Security Studies

Brief Description of Duties

The University of the District of Columbia is a public land grant institution dedicated to providing quality, career focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers.

Teach a 3‑credit graduate course in the M.S. in Homeland Security Program on Intelligence Analysis DVE.

• Teach assigned courses as specified in the schedule and course contract.
• Evaluate and select texts and instructional materials; prepare course materials and lesson plans.
• Provide students an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the institution, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria.
• Use the institution’s learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students.
• Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles and provide interesting and engaging assignments that demonstrate the real‑world applications of concepts covered.
• Maintain records of enrollment and attendance, assessments and grades, submit class rosters and grade sheets by the deadlines established by the institution.
• Provide a classroom environment conducive to learning, establishing and maintaining classroom control.
• Encourage students to submit course evaluations, review course evaluations when available and use feedback to improve course delivery.
• Attend all meetings, ceremonies and official functions as specified by the Chief Academic Officer, Chief Community College Officer and/or Dean.
• Attend one or more orientation session(s) to become familiar with the Institution’s mission and teaching philosophy, policies and procedures and the learning management system.
• Meet with the Dean or Department Chair/Division Director as needed to discuss all aspects of the course including student progress and curriculum development (may be required to provide input into program development).
• Adhere to University policies and guidelines in all matters concerning academics and student and staff conduct.

• Applicants should have at a minimum a master’s degree.
• Demonstrated expertise in Intelligence or Terrorism with specialized knowledge and experience on hate groups or other domestic violence extremists; as well as law enforcement experience.
• Prior teaching experience.

The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

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Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Applicants claiming veteran’s preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

As a condition of employment, the individual selected for this position will be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination is made at the sole discretion of the University. The University may refuse to hire, rescind an offer, or terminate employment based on the results of a background investigation.

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