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Full Time Instructor, Criminal Justice
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What they do
A Criminal Justice Professor teaches foundational criminal justice ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the criminal justice curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
$100,735 / year median in California
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Full Time Instructor, Criminal Justice at Victor Valley Community College Print Application Deadline 2/15/2027 11:59 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/19/2026 Contact Human Resources Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range 67,886.00
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- 142,425.
Essential Elements:
Print Full Time Instructor, Criminal Justice Victor Valley College Salary:
$67,886.00- $142,425.
Annually Job Type:
Full-Time (Exempt)Job Number:
2025-583(2)FTINADMJ03
Location:
Victor Valley College 18422 Bear Valley Road Victorville, CA 92395,CA Department:
Criminal Justice Closing:
Continuous Basic FunctionsOPEN UNTIL FILLED
- DATE
OF REVIEW IS SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 15, 2026 FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT
(FLSA)POSITION STATUS
EXEMPT 10-Month Tenure Track PositionCOMPENSATION
Initial salary placement ranges from $67,886 to $106,308, based upon education and experience. The current faculty salary schedule includes five classes and twenty steps with a maximum annual salary of $142,425.EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- Comprehensive benefit package which includes:
- District paid medical, dental and vision insurance for the employee and dependents.
- District paid $50,000 life insurance policy for the employee.
- Participation in CalSTRS Teachers Retirement System.
CARING CAMPUS
Victor Valley College is a Caring Campus institution. We are committed to improving student retention and success through intentional, welcoming practices across our college community. Employees at Victor Valley College foster connection, belonging, and student-centered support from the first point of contact. This includes practicing behaviors such as the 10-foot rule, offering warm referrals, wearing nametags, and maintaining cross-department awareness to ensure students feel seen, supported, and valued. We cultivate a collaborative, culture-focused environment where every manager, faculty and staff member plays an active role in advancing student persistence and completion. Representative DutiesESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Must be present on campus to teach face-to-face classes and hold in-person office hours.
- Provide instruction using various modalities to include in-person instruction, facilitate learning, and demonstrate subject matter knowledge and/or expertise in Criminal Justice courses in accordance with approved Victor Valley College curriculum and established course outlines.
- Provide instruction, facilitate learning, and demonstrate subject matter knowledge and/or expertise in courses certified by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
- Participate in curriculum development, the evaluation and revision of courses, course materials, instructional methods, self-study, program review and master plan.
- Serve on department/college committees.
- Teach in person, on site, and/or by other modalities in accordance with the district collective bargaining agreement.
- Advise students on academic matters.
- Maintain required student attendance and scholastic records and submit in accordance with published deadlines.
- Willingness to develop and/or teach online courses and participate in technical online training.
- Prepare and grade class assignments and examinations.
- Provide input and participate with local advisory committee.
- Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
- Maintain competency in the field.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of students and colleagues.
- Participate in assessment, evaluation, and planning of Student Learning Outcomes and Program Learning Outcomes, Program Review, Curriculum Development.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any bachelor's degree and two (2) years of professional experience OR any associate degree and six (6) years of professional experience in Administration of Justice or related field OR the equivalent.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Must qualify as POST Coordinator or Director, to include possession of a POST Supervisor or Management Certificate. Supervisor or Management Certificate is required to qualify as a coordinator.
- Must have sworn, first-level supervisory experience in a POST agency.
- Must have completed POST Academy Director/Coordinator Orientation course prior to start of assignment.
- Within one year must complete POST Director/Coordinator course.
- Possession of a POST supervisor or management certificate.
- POST certified 40
- hour Academy Instructor Certification Course (AICC).
- POST certified Firearms Instructor Course or Defensive Tactics Instructor course.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- AICC (Academy Instructor Certification Course) completion.
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- A master's degree in criminal justice, public administration, or any discipline related to criminal justice, public administration or forensic science.
- Experience teaching criminal justice academic courses at the community college level.
- Experience teaching POST certified courses in law enforcement.
- Experience as a POST certified Academy Instructor, and/or Academy Coordinator.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Office, classroom, lab and/or on-line environment. Position requires ability to communicate and exchange information. The assignment may include day, weekend, and/or evening classes on campus and/or at off campus locations. Position requires ability and schedule flexibility to accommodate active participation in College and Department Outreach Events such as College and Career Fairs and College and Community Presentations. Knowledge and AbilitiesKNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- Knowledge of developing course syllabi
- Knowledge of fostering inclusive environments for student learning
- Knowledge of integrating accessible practices into course design and teaching strategies
- Knowledge and ability to teach and support students across multiple modalities including, online, hybrid, remote, HyFlex, and correspondence while maintaining engagement and accessibility.
- Knowledge and ability to maintain compliance with all third-party accrediting bodies by keeping required credentials, certifications, and regulatory standards current when applicable.
Ability to:
- Ability to work effectively in person through clear communication, collaboration, and adaptability in diverse professional settings.
- Demonstrated ability to remain current in one's discipline through ongoing professional development, research, and engagement with emerging trends and best practices.
- Ability to use advanced technology in the classroom
- Ability to work well with others
- Ability to use Canvas or other LMS platforms
- Ability to interact with others (faculty, staff, students, administration) VISA Victor Valley Community College does not sponsor Visas such as H1B Visas.
NEPOTISM POLICY
Victor Valley College is committed to fair hiring practices. We prohibit the employment of relatives or domestic partners as defined by Family Code Section 297 et seq., in the same department in accordance with Board Policy 7310.APPLICATION PROCEDURES
To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received in the Victor Valley College Office of Human Resources by the First Review Date. Application materials may be accepted after this date, however, if a file is not complete by the First Review Date, the application may not be considered by the Screening Committee. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all requested materials are received. All material included in the application packet become District property, will not be returned, and will not be copied. All information qualifying an applicant for the position must be included on the Victor Valley College application. If it is unclear whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position from the application, that applicant will be disqualified. Candidates wishing to apply for more than one position must apply for each position separately. Please note, communication throughout the recruiting and hiring process will typically be through email. It is your responsibility to check your email for any upcoming testing and/or interview dates. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability to assist with completing an application, please contact the Human Resources Department before the listed closing date at (760) 245-4271, extension 2500, or by email at mailto:jobs@vvc.edu. You may check your status at any time by logging into Victor Valley College Online Application Site at https://www.schooljobs.com/ with your username and password. A complete file consists of all of the following: 1. A completed Victor Valley College application electronic form. 2. A letter expressing interest in the position. 3. Copies of transcripts showing college degrees and coursework.NOTE:
Degrees must be from an accredited institution. Applicants with foreign transcripts must have transcripts evaluated for U.S. equivalency by one of the following agencies. Open the link below for a list of agencies that have been approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation- cl-635) to provide evaluation of college or university course work completed at an institution in a country other than the