Department Chair of Public Safety and Instructor - Criminal Justice

Department Chair of Public Safety and Instructor
- Criminal Justice Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.

Weatherford College does not participate in the federal Social Security program.

Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.

Position Information

Requisition Number

Requisition Number F0028814

Position Title

Position Title Department Chair of Public Safety and Instructor
- Criminal Justice

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Faculty

Campus

Campus Weatherford Campus [10]

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Full-time/ Part-time

Full-time/ Part-time Full-time

Job Type

Job Type Full Time Faculty

Term

Term 12-month

Salary Minimum

Salary Minimum $80,000

Proposed Start Date

Proposed Start Date 07/28/2026

Is Grant Funded?

Is Grant Funded? No

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

Primary duties of full time faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, as well as recruiting, advising, and mentoring students in and outside of the classroom. The faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned, be they face-to-face, hybrid, online, or within the context of dual credit instruction.

Full time faculty members are also responsible for participation in professional development activities, serving on college committees, developing and updating curriculum, textbook, equipment selection and instructional materials. Faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.

Qualifications

All faculty members must meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools ( SACS ) academic, oral and written English proficiency requirements. All full time faculty members must demonstrate a willingness and abilities to teach day, evening and/or weekend classes in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and dual credit environments.

Required Education

All faculty members must possess minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools ( SACS ) credential standards which normally include a Master’s degree with 18 graduate semester credit hours in the teaching discipline.

Preferred Education

Required Experience

Ten years of full time experience with a municipal, state or federal law enforcement agency.

Preferred Experience

Curriculum development and course delivery at a college level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Primary duties of full time faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, as well as recruiting, advising, and mentoring students in and outside of the classroom. The faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned, be they face-to-face, hybrid, online, or within the context of dual credit instruction.

Full time faculty members are also responsible for participation in professional development activities, serving on college committees, developing and updating curriculum, textbook, equipment selection and instructional materials. Faculty members are expected to maintain…