Adjunct - Criminal Justice

About the role

Kirkwood Community College's Social Sciences Department seeks a skilled and enthusiastic individual to join our department to teach various courses onsite. These are face-to-face sections at the Kirkwood Regional Center at the University of Iowa (Coralville).

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face instruction in discipline
• Work with other faculty members to develop a course syllabus and consistent assessments
• Communicate with department staff, students, and faculty on a regular basis
• Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback on a regular basis
• Utilize the Kirkwood Learning Management System to post course syllabi and relevant documents and provide access to student grade book
• Regularly engage in professional development activities and actively seek information about developing trends and ideas

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in criminal justice; OR master’s degree with a minimum of 12 credit hours in criminal justice
• Previous experience in face-to-face instruction at a community college
• Prior use of a learning management system

Benefits

The position involves occasional driving to events and meetings away from KCC’s main campus.

Pay

$1,314 per credit hour.

Schedule

Primary teaching schedule may include one of the following sections:

• Fall 2026 (August 24, 2026 - December 2026): Linn County Regional Education Center, Hiawatha, Iowa - Intro to Criminal Justice; Jones County Regional Education Center, Monticello Iowa - Intro to Criminal Justice; Kirkwood Regional Center at University of Iowa (KRCUI), Coralville, IA - Intro to Criminal Justice (Monday and Wednesday 7:30-9:00 a.m.)
• Spring 2027 (January - May 2027): Performance Expectations - Effective instruction and communication material for the course; Establish and maintain a good working relationship with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and the general public; Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.