Tenure Track Faculty, Criminal Justice

About the role

This is a full‑time tenure‑track faculty position in the Criminal Justice program. The incumbent will teach a full range of courses, may be assigned to teach on campus or at partner high schools, and could teach at any of the College’s campuses or sites.

Responsibilities

• Teaches a full range of courses in the Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice program.
• Prepares and delivers lectures on various topics related to the discipline.
• Evaluates and grades students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• May be assigned to teach courses on campus or at partner high schools, conduct adjunct instructor observations, and contribute to program development.
• Keeps abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, speaking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Initiates, facilitates, and moderates classroom discussions.
• As needed, advises students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
• Plans, evaluates, and revises curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
• Compiles, administers, and grades examinations.
• Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
• Maintains regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
• Selects and obtains materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
• Serves on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, department matters, and academic issues.
• Participates in campus and community events.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher with at least 18 graduate credits in Criminal Justice.
• Demonstrated experience in law enforcement, security administration, courts, or corrections.
• Minimum two years of experience in a law enforcement, criminal justice, or private‑sector setting relevant to course content.
• Teaching experience.
• Must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of the work location/campus to meet onsite work demands.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching, and instruction for students.
• Advanced communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal) and organizational skills.
• Logic and reasoning skills to identify solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the college level in a Criminal Justice‑related discipline (preferred).
• Experience in curriculum design (preferred).
• Community college teaching experience (preferred).

Benefits

• Comprehensive and flexible benefits package including paid time off.
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plan coverage.
• Disability benefits.
• Life, accidental, and critical illness insurance.
• State Teachers Retirement System and other retirement plan options.
• Coverage for dependents, spouses, and domestic partners.

Pay

Target hiring rate/salary: $58,165 with a B.A. plus 30 semester hours (45 quarter credits) or an M.A. degree; education less than or more than stated will affect the minimum salary. This salary reflects a nine‑month contract period. Faculty may work during summer sessions to earn additional wages.

Schedule

Standard college hours: Monday‑Friday, 8:30 am‑5:00 pm; classes as scheduled with required office hours.