CENTRAL CHRISTIAN COLLEGE OF KANSAS
INSTRUCTOR: CRIMINAL JUSTICE…
Direct Supervisor: Chief Academic Officer
Status: Full time (12 months), Exempt
Department: Academics
Job and work location: McPherson, KS
JOB SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Chief Academic Officer, the instructor provides appropriate discipline
specific academic and administrative leadership to coursework; including Residential, Dual-Credit,
Online, and Professional modalities. Instructors at Central Christian College of Kansas are life-long
learners who also serve as content specialists with pedagogical skills appropriate for the collegiate
learning environment. Aligned with this role, instructors serve as models and mentors, ministering to
students in alignment with our Wesleyan heritage, mission, and purpose. This position teaches course
related to criminal justice and restorative justice while providing oversight and leadership to internships
and practicum offerings. This position also provides oversight for the online criminal justice program.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree required (Doctorate preferred) in criminal justice, or related field
Testimony validating a saving faith in Jesus Christ and a growing awareness of His Lordship
(John 3:3, 1 Peter 1:23)
Affirm alignment with the vision and mission of the College, its heritage, its statement of beliefs,
its values, and lifestyle expectations
Proven history of strong, decisive, and collaborative leadership working with faculty, students,
staff, administrators, and external stakeholders
Experience leading and supporting multiple teaching modalities
Experience working with and mentoring and working across diverse groups of faculty, staff and
students
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties listed below are not designed to be comprehensive. Some duties, responsibilities, and
standards may be added, subtracted, and modified as appropriate to the needs of the College.
TEACHING & ADVISING (70%):
Equip students with the tools and skills necessary to critically engage topics, amplifying a
Christocentric approach and theological reflection
Prepare, deliver, and organize devotional homilies and prayer for course meeting times
Deliver, in a student receptive manner, the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to
successfully achieve course learning outcomes (12 hours teaching load/semester)
Create, post, and articulate course learning outcomes or objectives in order to ensure student
understanding of expectations (e.g., syllabus, course schedule, outcomes, etc.)
Create course curriculum, course handouts, lectures, labs, presentations, and other course
materials required to deliver course information in an understandable and interesting manner
Create course rubrics in order to reliably assess student performance related to the learning
objectives and to identify areas for improvement
Assist students by being available through “office hours” and other times to answer questions
and assist students to better understand the material in one-on-one or group sessions
Assign grades and maintain course/student records in accordance with FERPA regulations and
submit grades and records by established deadlines
Assist advisees to develop educational and career goals, and to seek the information necessary
to achieve those goals
Assist advisees in the completion of graduation requirements in the most cost effective and
efficient manner
Meet regularly with advisees to review educational, graduation, and career progress
Provide academic mentorship and aid the spiritual formation of students in alignment with the
faith heritage of the College
ADMINISTRATIVE: (15%)
Assist the department and College to recruit, enroll, and retain students who are a good fit for
our culture, mission, and vision
Administer appropriate assessment protocol, recoding data and using data to inform
departmental and campus enhancements
Review, evaluate, and revise department policy, textbooks, course materials, delivery methods
and curriculum in conjunction with other department members in order to enhance student
academic and career success as environments change
Lead program efforts for student recruitment, marketing, and promotion of departmental
offerings (graduate and undergraduate)
Coordinate opportunities for alumni and friends to remain connected to the department
Coordinate the development of the departmental course schedule and program budget
recommendations
Attend appropriate committee meetings, departmental meetings, and other governance related
meetings, as required by the position
Attend all required college events such as commencement, faculty meetings, in-service
workshops, etc.
SERVICE & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (15%):
Embody and model a growing spiritual walk in alignment with the Christian faith and the basic
beliefs, tenants, and values of the institution
Enhance expertise by reading, conducting research, attending seminars, webinars, workshops,
and classes for self-improvement and/or professional enhancement
Sustain active attendance at chapel, convocations, and other College related colloquia
Maintain membership and involvement in relevant professional organizations
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including licensure and/or accreditation
Be active in denominational, community and other field related organizations
Cultivate personal and student involvement in church, civic, club, and other service
organizations and opportunities
SKILLS
Manifest, by daily example, the highest Christian virtue, serving as a Christian role model (1
Timothy 4:12) in attitude, speech, and actions
Attend a local body of believers who align with the College’s beliefs
The ability to foster a culture of trust, transparency, and collegiality
Presence of high-level interpersonal skills for communication, consultation, and collaboration
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Central Christian College of Kansas recognizes the benefits of maintaining a diverse faculty and staff who
can provide a wide spectrum of perspectives and experiences representing the creativity of a loving and
innovative God. Central Christian College of Kansas reviews all applications and hires individuals based
on their qualifications for the position. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, or military or
veteran status. As a Christian college, affiliated with the Free Methodist Church of North America,
Central Christian College of Kansas asserts its right to employ persons who subscribe to the intent,
mission, Statement of Faith, and Core Values of the College, as well as the lifestyle expectations
articulated in the Free Methodist Book of Discipline (Para. 3000-3430; 2011
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