Adjunct - Criminal Justice

Duties/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

Performance Expectations

• Effectively instruct and communicate 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

Teaching Schedule

Spring 2027 (January 18, 2027 - May 3, 2027) - Monday and Wednesday, 7:45 AM – 9:15 AM

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in criminal justice; OR master’s degree with a minimum of 12 credit hours in criminal justice

Preferred Qualifications, Licenses, Certifications, Or Registrations

• Previous experience in face-to-face instruction at a community college
• Prior use of a learning management system

Physical Activities

• Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping
• Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work
• Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing
• Occasional (10-33%) driving to events and meetings away from KCC’s main campus

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students).