Adjunct Instructor - Criminal Justice

About the role

The Arts/Communications/Social Sciences Division is accepting applications for a part-time instructor in Criminal Justice. Adjunct applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Submission of an application places candidates in an applicant pool for consideration as instructional needs arise. Positions are offered based on course availability, enrollment, and departmental needs. Applicants will be contacted only if an instructional assignment becomes available and their qualifications align with the course requirements.

Responsibilities

• Promoting the philosophy, mission, and vision of Kishwaukee College
• Providing engaging, enthusiastic, and student-centered teaching to community college students
• Establishing a professional classroom atmosphere that encourages mutual respect and civil engagement
• Contributing a collegial, collaborative and positive attitude to the college campus
• Understanding and conveying the essentials of the course discipline that students should master
• Maintaining high academic standards while demonstrating equitability and fairness
• Working successfully and productively in a team environment with full time faculty
• Performing the necessary duties of an adjunct instructor to ensure quality instruction

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, or Law Enforcement or Master’s degree in a related field with 18 graduate credit hours in these subject areas
• Professional experience working in law enforcement or the criminal justice system
• Preferred: Ability to stand and lecture for extended periods of time

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of, and commitment to, the comprehensive community college mission
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Commitment to fostering an engaging learning environment for a diverse student body
• Flexibility for teaching courses offered day, evening, and online
• Instructional expertise to deliver instruction for 21st century learners and assess student learning outcomes as appropriate to ensure academic quality
• Facility with a range of teaching and learning strategies to foster active learning and student success, which contributes to the fulfillment of the College’s strategic goals
• Willingness to participate in activities or on college committees that contribute to the success of students