Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

National Park College is currently seeking a full-time 9-month Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice. Teaching responsibilities are 15 credit hours per semester and 10 office hours per week, with the opportunity to teach an overload and/or summer courses with sufficient student demand. Courses include lab-based classes in criminalistics and crime scene documentation and lecture courses in policing and computer law. Applicants must hold a master's degree or higher in Criminal Justice, or hold a master's degree in a related field and 18 graduate hours in Criminal Justice.

Preferred qualifications:

three years of teaching at the post-secondary level with preference given to community college experience and experience using available technology such as D2L Brightspace or other LMS. The salary for this position is $50,000. Start date for the position will be August 12, 2026.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Instructs students in specialized educational programs by lecturing in classroom and laboratory settings and developing and providing individual instruction as required. Interprets policies, programs and procedures related to the delivery of services. Seeks, selects and uses resources compatible with student/program needs. Implements a variety of strategies or approaches to meet the needs of students, including consulting with students, families and school staff, as necessary. Assesses and documents attainment of program objectives. Provides service to the college through committee participation. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required skills/abilities:

Knowledge of subject matter being taught. Knowledge of educational planning and teaching techniques. Knowledge of learning aids and teaching materials appropriate to the subject matter. Ability to develop and teach students based on assessments and evaluation. Ability to evaluate progress and revise lesson plans as needed. Ability to provide advice and guidance relative to the education of the student.

Education and Experience:

Master's degree or higher in criminal justice or a master's degree in a related field and 18 graduate hours in criminal justice. Demonstrated experience in teaching criminal justice courses both online and in person. Experience in policing. Experience in crime scene documentation and/or investigation using forensic science principles.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged sitting. Extensive walking. Prolonged screen time. Ability to lift 30 lbs.

Application Requirements:

Cover Letter. Current CV/resume. Teaching philosophy statement. 3 professional references. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis and will be provided unless doing so would result in undue hardship to NPC. National Park College does not discriminate in access to employment opportunities or in employment or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.