Adjunct Criminal Justice Instructor

Criminal Justice Dual Enrollment Adjunct Instructor
Agency:
Southside Virginia Community College, Division:
Southside Virginia Community College (Division)

Work Location:

Brunswick, VA 025
Pay Band: $793.00 - $1098.00 per credit (Salary based on qualifying rank)
Position Type:
Part‑time Faculty (Adjunct), Part Time, No state or VCCS benefits

• Teach assigned criminal justice dual enrollment courses in accordance with approved curriculum and course objectives.
• Develop and deliver instructional materials, lectures, assignments, and assessments that promote student learning and engagement.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grades, and student records in accordance with SVCC and Mecklenburg County Public Schools policies.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and professional classroom environment.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, high school administrators, counselors, and college personnel as needed.
• Adhere to all college and school division policies, procedures, and academic standards.
• Participate in required training, meetings, and professional development activities.
• Utilize instructional technology and online learning platforms effectively.
• Encourage student interest in criminal justice careers and postsecondary educational opportunities.
• Submit required reports, syllabi, and documentation in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with online application portal to ensure submission of resume and all transcripts of college work completed.

• Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from a regionally accredited institution or Master’s degree in another discipline with at least 18 graduate semester hours in criminal justice.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with high school and college students from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency with instructional technology and learning management systems.
• Ability to develop learning strategies, curriculum, and assessments.
• Understanding of and commitment to the mission of the community college and student success.

• Teaching experience at the college level, specifically with face‑to‑face and online/hybrid modalities.
• Competency using instructional technologies such as SMART boards, Zoom and Canvas Learning Management System (LMS).
• Prior teaching, training, or instructional experience preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to student engagement and academic success.
• Experience teaching dual enrollment, community college, or high school students.
• Professional experience in law enforcement, corrections, courts, probation/parole, or related criminal justice fields.
• Experience with online or hybrid instruction.

May be required to perform other duties as assigned, including assistance to the agency or state government in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, and credit checks. Selected candidates may also be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest.

Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other non‑merit factors. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non‑discrimination policies:
Shannon Feinman, Vice President of Finance and Administration, 109 Campus Drive, Alberta, VA 23821, 434‑949‑1005.

SVCC, as an equal employment opportunity employer, complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA and ADAAA) to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

VCCS uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Applicants must apply online via the SVCC employment portal. Submitted applications must include a resume and all transcripts of college work completed. For more information about the position, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or contact Jennifer Davis at 434‑949‑1048 or email Jennifer.davis.