Criminal Justice Adjunct Position (FACE-TO-FACE - EVENINGS & WEEKEND COLLEGE)

Criminal Justice Adjunct Position (FACE-TO-FACE – EVENINGS & WEEKEND COLLEGE)

Working Title Criminal Justice Adjunct Position (FACE-TO-FACE – EVENINGS & WEEKEND COLLEGE)

Position Status : Part Time

Department : School of Business and Industry

General Summary

Develops and teaches classes in various aspects of Criminal Justice.

Specific Position Duties

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field;
• Demonstrates willingness and ability to teach various courses, times, locations, and delivery methods, as needed and as reasonably requested by the college;
• Utilizes appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners;
• Provides students with written expectations, e.g., syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc.;
• Administers tests which are appropriate to course content, including a comprehensive final exam measuring overall grasp of course objectives;
• Affirms the worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn;
• Maintains an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the classroom, whether traditional, web, or distance, which encourages the free exchange of ideas while defending academic honesty and objectivity;
• Prepares adequately for class and arrives promptly at class meetings, labs, and any other scheduled instructional activities;
• Delivers material in a clear and understandable manner;
• Addresses student concerns, i.e., comments, questions, and input, both in class and via posted office hours, timely electronic communication, and other suitable means;
• Effectively handles routine procedures necessary for the successful, day-to-day operation of the department as delegated by the department chair;

Minimum Qualifications

An earned Master's Degree in Criminal Justice or similar discipline from a regionally accredited institution or an earned Master's degree plus 18 graduate hours in Criminal Justice or similar discipline.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

Documents Needed to Apply

Odessa College

201 W. University Blvd.

Odessa, TX 79764

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