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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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