Instructor, Criminal Justice – Adjunct

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Job Title

Instructor, Criminal Justice – Adjunct

Full Time/Part Time

Part-time

Job Description

The Criminal Justice Adjunct Instructor at Guilford Technical
Community College will be responsible for supporting student
success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to
student needs, managing effective instructional activities,
assisting in the developing of courses, modeling employability
skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work
relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college
administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their
instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality
instruction and for effective participation and interest in the
total affairs of the college. The adjunct instructor will prepare
and teach the Criminal Justice courses in accordance with the
requirements of the college. This position reports directly to the
Dean.

Duties/Functions

Teaching

Prepare & teach departmental courses to include:

• developing learner centered lesson plans

• employing teaching strategies & instructional materials for
different learning styles

• incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology
in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments

• creating and modeling a quality learning environment that
supports a diverse student population

• preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional support
materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials,
instructional media and other devices as appropriate

• conducting appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in
courses and programs/general education as appropriate

Professional Development

Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional
mission by:

• participating in professional development activities to maintain
currency in field; maintaining current credentials or licensures as
required by program or accreditation

• participating in professional development opportunities to
advance teaching skills and strategies

Administration

Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and
student records to include:

• maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of
assigned equipment

• providing for the security of facilities, equipment and
instructional materials and maintaining safe working
conditions

• maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in
accordance with established deadlines using a variety of
technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, WebAdvisor,
Moodle)

• complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules
and regulations

Student Support

Provide an environment conducive to student success to
include:

• addressing student concerns in a timely manner

• promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop
strategies for success

• referring students to campus and community resources when
appropriate

• Demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills:
adaptability, communication, information processing, problem
solving, responsibility and teamwork.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Maintains student records.

Difficult Challenges

Contacts

Education Required

• Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field
with 18 graduate credit hours in criminal justice from a regionally
accredited college/university

Education Preferred

• Doctoral degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field
from a regionally accredited college/university.

Experience Required

• 5 years of relevant field experience in criminal justice (law
enforcement, corrections, probation/parole, homeland

security, etc.)

• Teaching and/or industry training experience in criminal justice
topics in any of the following formats: teaching

courses, training sessions, conducting professional development
workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars

Experience Preferred

• Greater than 5 years of relevant field experience in criminal
justice (law enforcement, corrections, probation/parole, homeland
security, etc.)

• Teaching/training experience in a post-secondary
institution.

• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes

• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional
delivery systems

KSA Required

The Adjunct Instructor shall possess an understanding of and
commitment to the nature and role of the Community College,
particularly its “open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated
personal and professional competence for the responsibilities
assigned. The Adjunct Instructor must be able to:

1. Multi-task

2. Respect Diversity

3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.

4. Create and maintain a learner centered environment

5. Communicate effectively

6. Ability to effectively implement and apply technology
solutions.

KSA Preferred

Department/Job Specific Requirements

Mandatory GTCC Trainings (upon initial hire) and annual updates as
required; other required trainings may be added as needed):

1. Reporting Requirements

2. Discrimination & Anti-Harassment (within 30 days of hire;
annual refresher thereafter)

3. Shooter on Campus (within 30 days of hire; annual refresher
thereafter)

4. Personal Information Protection (within 30 days of hire; annual
refresher thereafter)

5. Ethics and Social Responsibility (within 30 days of hire; annual
refresher thereafter)

6. Linking Student Learning Outcomes (within 30 days of hire)

7. Online Instructor Certification-Moodle Levels 1, 2 & 3
Certification (within 30 days of hire)

Specific Departmental Requirements:

Stay abreast of CDC standards for employees, students, and
visitors.

Physical Demands

1. Physical Requirements

a. Hear and see

b. Stand extended periods of time (up to 4 hours)

c. Lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.

d. Stoop, bend, squat, lift, reach overhead

Other:

1. Criminal history checks and drug screening with acceptable
results are required.

2. Requires some evening and weekend hours

3. Must work at some off campus and community locations.

4. Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving
record

Posting Type

Adjunct Faculty

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

2018-066-TEMP-P

Open Date

03/21/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents
• Curriculum Vitae
• License/Certification

 

 

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