Corrections & Security Studies Instructor; grant funded

Position Title:

Corrections & Security Studies Instructor (grant funded)
Contract Term: 9-month Academic year Accountable To:
Dean of CTESalary: $64,011 minimum

Summary of Position

The Corrections & Security Studies Instructor provides high-quality instruction in Turtle Mountain College’s Corrections, Security, and Public Safety program. The position is responsible for teaching, curriculum development, assessment, advising, recruitment, retention, service, scholarship, and full course management in Canvas. Instruction prepares students for careers in law enforcement, corrections, security, and emergency response through classroom instruction, hands‑on labs, scenario‑based training, and field experiences.

The instructor fosters a learner‑centered, culturally relevant, and respectful learning environment that supports Turtle Mountain College’s mission and integrates the culture and values of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa. This position aligns with North Dakota Career & Technical Education (CTE) quality standards and supports workforce‑aligned education through strong industry and community partnerships in law enforcement, corrections, security, and public safety sectors.

• Teach courses in corrections, security, policing, and public safety, preparing students for professional certification and employment.
• Deliver instruction in classroom, skills labs, scenario‑based simulations and field‑based practicums.
• Supervise and evaluate students during practical exercises, labs and field experiences in accordance with institutional policy, ND POST requirements and safety standards.
• Prepare and maintain syllabi, instructional materials, assessments and accurate academic records in Canvas.
• Apply effective teaching strategies responsive to adult learners, cultural and community context and tribal higher education principles.
• Coordinate and assess courses and program components to ensure instructional quality, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate instructional resources, including lab equipment, training aids, and simulation software, recommending updates as needed.
• Assist in developing new courses, credentials, or program offerings aligned with workforce, certification and community needs.
• Implement service‑learning and community engagement activities relevant to public safety and security.
• Provide timely feedback, academic support, and interventions to support learning, retention and successful program completion.

• Provide academic and career advising from student entry through program completion.
• Maintain regular office hours per institutional policy.
• Assist students with academic planning, course sequencing, certification pathways and career goals in corrections, security and law enforcement.
• Monitor student progress and implement proactive retention strategies.
• Refer students to appropriate campus and community support services.
• Participate in recruitment activities, including outreach events, campus visits, demonstrations and community engagement.
• Support student job placement and professional certification preparation in collaboration with TMC offices and industry partners.

• Develop, assess, and report student learning outcomes, including Indigenous student learning outcomes.
• Evaluate student performance using written exams, practical skills assessments, simulations and project‑based evaluations.
• Use assessment results to improve instruction, curriculum and student support services.

• Establish and maintain partnerships with law enforcement, corrections and security organizations to support internships, workforce pipelines and program relevance.
• Organize, participate in, and document advisory board meetings per accreditation and CTE requirements.
• Participate in program assessment, accreditation, recruitment, retention and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support and supervise student organizations and activities related to public safety and corrections programs.
• Engage in civic engagement and community‑based projects…