Adjunct Instructor-Law Enforcement Academy

About the role

Weatherford College occasionally has openings for adjunct instructors. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this continuous recruitment adjunct faculty position within the department.

Responsibilities

• Teaching courses in the approved discipline
• Providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses
• Mentoring students inside and outside of the classroom
• Create and maintain an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned
• Teach courses in face-to-face, hybrid, online, or within the context of dual credit instruction
• Provide timely feedback to students and respond to student communications in a timely manner
• Assess student performance; including submission of final grades in a timely fashion
• Maintain ethical and professional behavior
• Be available to students by appointment
• Attend adjunct faculty meetings
• Assess courses on departmental and institutional levels
• Complete any required training

Requirements

• Minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools credential standards for faculty teaching courses designed for workforce certificate or degree completion
• Applicant must possess an appropriate academic degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline
• Transcripts, certificates, and/or licenses must be submitted with application
• Five years full-time verifiable paid experience with a Law Enforcement Agency
• Submit TCOLE Advanced Peace Officer License with application

Preferred Experience

• TCOLE Instructor License
• TCOLE Firearms Instructor License
• TCOLE SFST Instructor License
• NAPD or TEEX Driving Instructor License
• Mental Health Peace Officer

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Instruct in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses
• Provide instruction that achieves the specific goals and objectives associated with all assigned courses
• Create a professional and effective learning environment in the classroom and/or laboratory
• Communicate effectively with students, college personnel and administration, peers and public groups
• Treat all persons with respect, dignity and justice, without discrimination based upon age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity
• Exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources
• Observe the stated policies and procedures of the College

Special Instructions to Applicants

• This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check
• Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment