Adjunct Instructor of Criminal Justice

About the role

Danville Community College developed from two institutions, Danville Technical Institute and the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute opened in 1936 as Danville Textile School, becoming Danville Technical Institute just after World War II. The Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute first began as an engineering division in 1946, and was later expanded to include the first two years of course work for all engineering, business administration, liberal arts, and science majors. Beginning in the summer of 1966, all programs taught by Danville Technical Institute were brought under the Virginia Department of Community Colleges. Effective July 1, 1968, the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute merged with the existing community college providing the comprehensive programs now offered. The Arts, Sciences, and Business Division seeks adjuncts to teach a variety of online or in-person classes in Criminal Justice as assigned in conjunction with the program coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Teaching Responsibilities

  • Teach assigned Criminal Justice courses in accordance with college policies.
  • Maintain current knowledge of the Criminal Justice field of study.
  • Incorporate developmentally appropriate practice and evidence-based instructional strategies.
  • Teach various day, night and online courses, as needed.
  • Completes Canvas and Regular Substantive Interaction (RSI) training.
  • Participate in professional development related to teaching and Criminal Justice.

• Program Coordination

  • Serve as the faculty lead for the Criminal Justice program.
  • Facilitate criminal justice program advisory committee meetings.
  • Aid the dean with planning, scheduling, and coordination of Criminal Justice courses.
  • Facilitate communication among Criminal Justice adjunct instructors and the ASB division dean.

• Student Advising and Recruitment

  • Advises students regarding program requirements, career pathways, and transfer opportunities.
  • Aids students in understanding pathways to credentials, licensure, or bachelor’s degree programs.
  • Participates in student recruitment, orientation sessions, and program outreach events.
  • Supports student retention and program completion initiatives.

• Faculty Collaboration and Support

  • Serves as a resource and liaison for adjunct and full-time faculty teaching in the program.
  • Facilitates sharing of curriculum resources, instructional materials, and best practices.
  • Aids in onboarding of new adjunct faculty.
  • Collaborates with faculty in program assessment and accreditation activities.

• Community and Workforce Partnerships

  • Develops and maintains relationships with local law enforcement providers and agencies.
  • Collaborates with community partners to support workforce development initiatives.
  • Represents the ASB Division in community events, advisory committees, and professional organizations.

• Program Data and Reporting

  • Aids in collection and analysis of program data.
  • Prepares documentation and reports required for institutional and accreditation review, such as program reviews and annual program assessment.

• Professional Engagement

  • Maintains professional involvement in law enforcement organizations and initiatives.
  • Stays current on the Criminal Justice field of study and teaching best practices.
  • Participates in college service, committees, and professional development activities.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or Master’s with 18 graduate semester hours in Criminal Justice

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to exercise discretion and use sound judgement in decision making

• Ability to communicate with a variety of students and community members

• Ability to adjust to change, meet deadlines, and perform multiple tasks as needed

• Skilled in time management, problem solving, conflict management, adaptability, and creativity

• Strong personnel management skills with emphasis on development of instructional expertise

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

• Skilled in monitoring, mentoring, and evaluating

• Skilled in problem-solving and working effectively with administration, faculty, staff and students

• Proven ability to function as a member of a team within established college, state, federal, and accrediting agency regulations, policies and procedures

• Ability to utilize campus resources including software and college learning management systems

• Ability to utilize technologies to enhance instruction

• Commitment to teaching excellence and commitment to the community college mission

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Skills

• Knowledge and experience with using PeopleSoft

• Extensive knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office applications

• Experience using a Learning Management System (LMS)

• Experience working in a community college setting

• Demonstrated success working with students, faculty, and administration

Benefits

Pay is commensurate with qualifications, education, & experience. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

Pay

Regular Substantive Interaction (RSI) training will be completed.

Schedule

Regular Hours: Monday – Wednesday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and other times as needed. Responsibilities may include work during the day and/or evening classes for program placed students and non-curricular-students, as well as its distance learning classes. This is a face-to-face, part-time teaching assignment at the College, with an anticipated start of August 2026. Applicant review will begin immediately.

Additional Considerations

2 years of experience working in the field of Criminal Justice

Knowledge and experience with using PeopleSoft

Extensive knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office applications

Experience using a Learning Management System (LMS)

Experience working in a community college setting

Demonstrated success working with students, faculty, and administration

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Yes

Supervises Employees

No

Required Travel

Some travel may be required.