Adjunct Instructor - Criminal Justice

Overview

Utah Valley University is seeking an Adjunct Instructor for the Criminal Justice Department.

• Plans, prepares, and teaches an approved course of study that includes measurable objectives for each course taught.
• Prepares instructional materials (course outlines, syllabi, exams, mock-ups, visual aids, and instruction sheets) as necessary.
• Instructs, manages, and supervises individuals and groups in classrooms and laboratories using appropriate teaching methods.
• Evaluates instruction and learning by means of appropriate testing methods.
• Maintains a student-oriented approach to education.
• Maintains and submits accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up.
• Assists advisors, Department Chairperson, faculty, and department staff in maintaining an effective program.
• Improves professionally and maintains currency in the courses taught by reading and utilizing materials found in trade, technical, and professional publications; surveying and researching industrial and business establishments; obtaining and maintaining certification and degrees as required; attending professional and specialty courses; keeping abreast of new development trends, and techniques.
• Maintains desirable and safe classroom conditions.
• Maintains knowledge of current UVU technology (i.e. Canvas) via continuous training offered through the Office of Teaching and Learning.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in the subject matter or a closely related area and two years of teaching or closely related professional experience.

• Knowledge of student management, motivation, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of evaluation of instruction, curriculum development, program development, and assessment.
• Thorough knowledge of the appropriate field of study.
• Extensive knowledge of subject matter and course content of classes to be taught, instructional strategies, and techniques.
• Skill in public speaking and report writing.
• Skill in using current technology.
• Effective human relations skills and communication techniques.
• Ability to apply general principles effectively to specific conditions.
• Ability to follow written and oral procedures and instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and administrators from broad backgrounds.