Instructor, Criminal Justice

Terms of Employment: Full-time, Faculty, Fall Semester 2026

Classification: Probationary Status

FLSA Status: Salary/Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $47,573 – $85,165

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Application Instructions:
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• Teaching assignment may include a full range of courses within the Criminal Justice Generalist program and undergraduate courses such as:
  Introduction to Criminal Justice, Police Procedures, Basic Criminal Investigation, Introduction to Corrections, Dynamics of Substance Abuse, The Court Function, etc.
• Teaching assignment may include day, evening, weekend, on-campus and/or on-line courses.
• Teaching responsibilities include teaching courses, maintaining scheduled office hours, advising students, developing curriculum, and participating in College service, and professional development activities.
• Leadership in developing and improving our academic courses.
• Community service is encouraged.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Criminal Justice or related degree required. Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or related degree with at least 18 credit hours of graduate work in Criminal Justice course preferred.
• 4,000 documented hours of work experience in the criminal justice field required, 5 years or more documented experience preferred.
• All academic degrees must be from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Ability to maintain good relationships with students, staff, community members, area employers, and members of other institutions of higher learning.

• Teaching experience at the community college level, both in the face-to face classroom and online.
• Experience and/or interest in using multi-media/new instructional technology in the classroom.
• Experience in using “Canvas” or similar college level learning management systems.
• The ability to teach a variety of courses in the criminal justice arena including courses in law enforcement, investigation, homeland security, the courts, substance abuse awareness, and corrections.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with local law enforcement and corrections agencies.
• Background and experience in one or more of the criminal justice fields of law enforcement, corrections, and/or homeland security.