Casual - Justice Studies Instructor

Job Duties /Qualifications,

Skills and Abilities

(QSA)

Job Duties

Job Duties This position will provide instruction to Justice Studies program students. The successful candidate will work as part of an instructional team to ensure cohesive delivery of the program, which is designed to help individuals gain the knowledge and skills required to enter the field of law enforcement.
1. Provide program academic leadership and ensure an effective environment for students through the planning, preparation, and delivery of curriculum.
2. Develop curriculum and evaluation tools, implement appropriate teaching and learning strategies to meet expected learning outcomes.
3. Facilitate practical skill evaluations, provide feedback and document student progress.
4. Maintain ongoing working and consultative relationships with the staff in the field of law enforcement to facilitate and ensure potential recruitment opportunities to students.
5. Ensure an effective environment for students through the design and revision of program learning materials.
6. Manage the learning environment and provide advice to students.
7. Participate in meetings, committee work, institutional events and Indigenous cultural gatherings, etc. as required. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE Specific Accountabilities Duties

Required Qualifications ,

Skills and Abilities

(QSA) 1. University degree or diploma in Justice Studies, Criminology, Sociology, Human Justice, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in the field of criminal justice.
2. Minimum of three years of recent and relevant experience in the field of law enforcement. This may include (but not limited to) experience in the following: correctional officer, police officer, RCMP officer, etc. 3. Ability to apply principles and practices of adult education. Experience in development and delivery of adult education and training in the field of law enforcement is considered a strong asset.

4. Demonstrated knowledge of the philosophy of corrections and/or policing from both an historical and current perspective.
5. Working knowledge of current trends and research in the field of law enforcement.
6. Demonstrated problem solving in high pressure situations.
7. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (oral and written).8. Able to obtain a clear criminal record check and full satisfactory security clearances.
9. Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and Teams. Ability to adapt to technology changes. 10. Understanding Indigenous Ways of Knowing, Being and Doing, and how these can be applied when working with Indigenous Peoples and communities. 11. Demonstrates valuing diversity. Desired QSA Required Competencies