Adjunct Faculty-Criminal Justice (Trenton)

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR – Criminal Justice

CLASSIFICATION: Faculty
REPORTS TO: Academic Deans and Lead Faculty Member
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
CONTRACT TERMS: Part-time, as needed

LOCATION: Trenton Campus & Savannah Campus

Position Summary: Provide instruction for Criminal Justice courses including CJ239 Police Organization & Management and CJ140 Criminal Investigations

Essential Functions: Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to

· Advance student learning through exemplary instruction in accordance with the established course syllabus.

· Model effective oral and written communication that engages the students, provides clarity and improves student learning.

· Communicate and apply law enforcement principles and scenarios within an academic environment.

· Set clear expectations for the course by publishing grading criteria, assignments and examination dates on course syllabus and the online Learning Management System.

· Ensure the content and level of material included on exams and assignments corresponds to the student learning objectives of the course.

· Demonstrate consistency and fairness in preparing and grading exams and assignments.

· Provide timely feedback to students.

· Continuously improve instructional quality, working with lead faculty to review and utilize innovative methodologies, instructional technology and distance education for enhancement of student learning and retention.

· Maintain student records as required by NCMC.

· Maintain current knowledge in subject-matter as well as effective teaching and learning strategies.

· Follow NCMC policies as outlined in the NCMC Adjunct Faculty Handbook.

· Attend meetings and college functions as required.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education: A bachelor’s degree or higher in Criminal Justice or a related field.

Experience: Teaching experience at the post-secondary level including teaching with technology is preferred.

Skills: Proven organizational, analytical and time management skills. Ability to build relationships and maintain a high degree of confidentiality. Strong verbal, written, and communication skills.

Physical Demands: Moving about between buildings on the NCMC campus; reaching, pulling, and pushing when filing; able to do repetitive tasks; remain stationary at a desk while typing; teaching in a classroom setting for extended periods.

Environmental Demands: Fluctuations while moving on tile and carpeted floors in a heated and air-conditioned environment.