About This Role
This faculty position involves providing course instruction for the Criminal Justice Program. The instructor will prepare learning activities, manage course content, and ensure compliance with educational standards. The role suits an educator committed to student success and effective communication.
Responsibilities
- Prepare a weekly planner for learning activities that align with established student learning outcomes for each course
- Demonstrate the effective use of oral and written communication skills and knowledge of current procedures in course content
- Review and finalize course syllabi utilizing Department and program-provided templates
- Review and finalize the Learning Management System (Blackboard) courses that are used to facilitate and support the student learning experience
- Request and maintain supplies and equipment, as needed to support the learning environment
- Submit required documentation, such as final grades, attendance records, or other student-related information on a timely basis
- Ensure compliance with institutional, TCSG, and accreditation standards
- Establish a classroom environment conducive to student learning and success
- Advise students on academic and occupational curricula
- Assess student learning outcomes and program outcomes
- Participate in the program’s recruitment, enrollment, and retention activities
- Assist in the budget process of requesting and maintaining instructional equipment and supplies for classrooms/laboratories
- Participate in committee work, as well as other department, college, and community projects
- Participate in professional development activities to enhance skills in various modes of instruction and knowledge of learning
Requirements
- Earned master’s degree, or higher, in criminal justice from an accredited institution
- Effective verbal/written communication skills
- Strong commitment to student success initiatives
- Three years of paid work experience working or teaching in the field
Nice to have:
- Prior college-level teaching experience with evidence of effective and student-centered instructional practices
- Experience with the development and delivery of academic courses in both online and traditional modalities
Benefits
- Paid state holidays
- Annual and sick leave
- Retirement options
- State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package
Important Details
- Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees, work experience, and The Commission on Colleges and University (Formerly SACSCOC) Faculty Credential Guidelines
