Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice

Position Information

Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice

Posting Number

Classification Title Adjunct Professor

Working Title Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice

Datatel Position A

Annual Hours As needed or assigned

Placement Range $740 per Credit Hour

Position Type Adjunct Faculty

Job Category

General Description:

An adjunct faculty member at Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility of instruction. The Adjunct Professor Criminal Justice may be assigned traditional on-campus courses or online instruction. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the division to which the adjunct faculty member belongs as well as the College as a whole.

Education/

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or a Master’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Criminal Justice or Sociology.

Applicant must attach a transcript conferring the required degree and graduate hours.

• Provide quality instruction in courses assigned, including clear course objectives, prepared and relevant class activities, effective presentations of learning materials, fair grading practices, timely responses to students, and a positive classroom atmosphere.
• Participate in assessment of student learning outcomes for the program and/or department.
• Participate in assessment of general education outcomes for the college.
• Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from program, division, and College administrators.
• Attend department, division and College meetings as required.
• Acquire new knowledge and skills as appropriate for the academic discipline.
• Satisfy objectives for mutually agreed upon special assignments.
• Support the College’s vision, mission, goals, and priorities.
• Adhere to policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures.
• Contribute to a safe educational & working environment and complete quarterly health and safety training.
• Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills.

• SOC 1203 Introduction to Criminal Justice
• SOC 2063 Introduction to Criminology
• SOC 2173 Introduction to Law Enforcement
• SOC 1113 Introduction to Sociology
• SOC 2023 Social Problems

• Teaching/instructional experience.
• Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles.
• Ability to work in person in the greater Oklahoma City area.
• Positive human relations and communication skills.
• Committed to helping students achieve their goals.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (e.g., Moodle).
• Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers.
• Ability to work well as a team member in an instructional unit.
• Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and understand content to assist students when interpreting concepts.
• Ability to interact effectively and encouragingly with students individually and in groups.

• Professional experience in a criminal justice-related field.
• Experience in online course instruction.

General physical requirements:
Sedentary work with occasional lifting up to 10 pounds. Frequent movement in the classroom. Frequent communication with colleagues and students. Use of computer and office equipment.

Visual acuity:
Observe and assess accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work.

Work environment:
Indoor classroom or office setting.

This adjunct position will be for teaching during the day-time on OCCC campus or on a high school campus teaching concurrent high school students.

Division of Social Sciences.

HR Contact:
Beth Holmes.

Job Open Date: 03/03/2026

Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled No