Adjunct Faculty-Criminal Justice (Savannah)

Description

ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR – Criminal Justice
CLASSIFICATION: Faculty
REPORTS TO: Academic Deans and Lead Faculty Member
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
CONTRACT TERMS: Part-time, as needed
LOCATION: Trenton Campus & Savannah Campus

Essential Functions

• Advance student learning through exemplary instruction in accordance with the established course syllabus.
• Model effective oral and written communication that engages the students, provides clarity and improves student learning.
• Communicate and apply law enforcement principles and scenarios within an academic environment.
• Set clear expectations for the course by publishing grading criteria, assignments and examination dates on course syllabus and the online Learning Management System.
• Ensure the content and level of material included on exams and assignments corresponds to the student learning objectives of the course.
• Demonstrate consistency and fairness in preparing and grading exams and assignments.
• Provide timely feedback to students.
• Continuously improve instructional quality, working with lead faculty to review and utilize innovative methodologies, instructional technology and distance education for enhancement of student learning and retention.
• Maintain student records as required by NCMC.
• Maintain current knowledge in subject-matter as well as effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Follow NCMC policies as outlined in the NCMC Adjunct Faculty Handbook.
• Attend meetings and college functions as required.

Requirements

• Education: A bachelor’s degree or higher in Criminal Justice or a related field.
• Experience: Teaching experience at the post-secondary level including teaching with technology is preferred.
• Skills: Proven organizational, analytical and time management skills. Ability to build relationships and maintain a high degree of confidentiality. Strong verbal, written, and communication skills.

Physical Demands

• Moving about between buildings on the NCMC campus;
• reaching, pulling, and pushing when filing;
• able to do repetitive tasks;
• remain stationary at a desk while typing;
• teaching in a classroom setting for extended periods.

Environmental Demands

• Fluctuations while moving on tile and carpeted floors in a heated and air-conditioned environment.