Part-Time Administration of Justice Instructor (Pool)

Part-Time Administration of Justice Instructor (Pool)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Schedule: Placement on the adjunct faculty salary schedule is based upon education and credited experience. Pending any course assignment, initial placement can range as follows: Lab Course (Salary Schedule HB) - $89.20 up to $130.94 per hour. Lecture Course (Salary Schedule AJ) - $103.85 up to $151.07.

Months Per Year: Semester assignments as needed

Mandated Reporter: Yes

Campus Security Authority: No

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teach courses in the Administration of Justice Program.
2. Develop and evaluate curricula appropriate to the different learning needs of students, as well as develop student learning outcomes.
3. Provide a classroom environment that promotes and stimulates learning for every student.
4. Use and stay abreast of current pedagogies and technologies that are effective in a diverse classroom, as well as stay current with all requirements and regulations of state agencies that have accreditation authority over the program and its courses.
5. Consult with students during regularly-scheduled office hours.
6. Collaborate with other program faculty and staff to use assessment techniques to maximize the effectiveness of instruction and student success.
7. Perform other duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general institutional needs in a timely manner.

Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience)

Knowledge of:

1. The full range of college Administration of Justice courses, including successful experience in teaching or evidence of preparation to teach in the discipline
2. The California Criminal Justice System and successful employment in the field
3. Computer-based applications and modern technologies for teaching Administration of Justice courses
4. Issues surrounding the training and employment of criminal justice system positions

Skills and Abilities:

1. Experience in a permanent supervisory role, especially in a training unit
2. Teach theoretical concepts and practical skills needed for employment in the criminal justice system
3. Commitment to and proficiency in creating curricula and methods of delivery that reflect present department standards and practices
4. Evidence of training and/or history of effective interactions with students at the basic and developmental levels
5. Use instructional methods that emphasize cooperation and collaboration, and reflect cultural sensitivity and interdisciplinary approaches to subject matter
6. Motivate students from a broad spectrum of academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds, as well as levels of preparation
7. Experience or familiarity with the development of student learning outcomes and with assessment, as well as program review, for Administration of Justice courses
8. Understanding of and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college, including the College's mission and values
9. Use teaching methods emphasizing cooperation and collaboration and engaging students actively in their studies, encouraging them to become critical thinkers and independent learners

Job Requirements:

• Any bachelor's degree or higher and two years of related professional experience, OR any associate degree and six years of related professional experience, OR the equivalent (see below). Professional experience is required when the applicant possesses a master's degree.
• Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.

Preferred

• Master's degree in disciplines such as criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or public administration
• Possession of a California POST Supervisory Certificate

Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions.

Additional Information: Position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. Position is a Responsible Employee under the Equity in Education Act and Title IX.

Work Demands: The environmental, physical, and mental demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Benefits: Academic employees participate in the State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS), a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California or they may choose to participate in the STRS Cash Balance program or Social Security.

EEO Statement: San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.