Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice - Alleghany Center

Location: Wilkesboro

Job Title Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice - Alleghany Center

Job Description

The instructor will teach seated courses at our Alleghany Center, Sparta NC. Also, may teach at any of the three (3) campuses (Wilkes, Ashe, or Alleghany).

This is a part-time teaching position. The instructor will be responsible for teaching assigned courses, in accordance with NCCCS curriculum standards and course descriptions in addition to the standards and guidelines set forth by the program accreditation entity, maintain a current attendance roster, grade assignments and respond to student questions in a timely manner. The instructor will report to and work with the Lead Instructor of Criminal Justice on course content and quality to keep courses consistent.

Full Time or Part Time Part Time Essential Duties Summary

Instructor's duties include:

* Plan, create and maintain a classroom environment conducive to student learning.

* Teach essential material in accordance with the course description and industry standards.

* Encourage the development of critical thinking skills through appropriate classroom exercises and assignments.

* Track and document student progress.

* Communicate with students, supervisor, and WCC faculty/staff through the technological framework, such as email and Moodle provided by WCC.

* Complete course administrative paperwork in a timely manner (attendance, grades, etc.)

* Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

A master's degree with 18 or more graduate hours in criminal justice is and a minimum of 3 years experience in teaching and/or working in the field is preferred for transfer courses.

Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands

Working Conditions:

Work is primarily performed under general supervision in an office or classroom setting with appropriate climate controls. Travel, early morning, evening, and weekend work may be required.

Essential functions of this position require lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate.

Medium work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally; involves sitting only occasionally, walking and standing are required regularly, incumbents may be required to kneel, crouch/squat, crawl, climb, stoop, turn/twist, balance, reach, or handle.

Mental Application:
Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability, and creative problem-solving skills are important.

Salary Grade Salary $35.85/hour for master's degree credential

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 10497P Open Date 02/05/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Desired Start Date 08/01/2026 Review Start Date Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant must be able to successfully pass a background check. Other screening methods may also be administered.