Adjunct Faculty - Criminal Justice

Major Responsibilities

• Facilitates student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
• Makes optimal use of available technology to enhance instructional methods.
• Develops/maintains course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials.
• Maintains accurate student records, grades, and other requirements.
• Engages with students in meaningful and productive ways that impact student learning and leads to a positive experience with Ivy Tech Community College.
• Shows evidence of developing and implementing active classroom teaching strategies focused on engaging students with their learning (curricular).
• Interacts with students and co-workers in a professional and cooperative manner, complies with College policies, campus guidelines and expectations.
• Safeguards knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs and all learning environments.

Retention and Student Success

• Provides academic-related coaching and academic monitoring to assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff.
• Maintains posted office hours and student engagement hours in accordance with campus expectations and the faculty loading policy in the Academic Support and Operations Manual (ASOM 7.2).
• Promotes and assists in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology tools, and other electronic means.

Supervision

• Received from: Program Chair, Department Chair, or Dean
• Given to: None

Education, Experience and Other Requirements

• Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to area of instruction and meet faculty credentials as outlined in the ASOM 7.1 for the specific area(s) of instruction.
• Conducts all activities with an appreciation, respect, and promotion of diversity of people, styles, and views.
• Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree or higher in criminal justice, legal studies, paralegal, or a related field in criminal justice, law enforcement, courts, community mental health, or legal.
• For virtual instruction, instructors must reside within Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, or Kentucky.
• In person instructors should reside within a reasonable driving distance of either the South Bend or Elkhart locations.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor degree or higher in criminal justice, legal studies, paralegal, or a related field with 3-5 years of field experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, courts, community mental health, or legal work.