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Criminal Justice Instructor
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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.
$79,500 / year median in Georgia
+8% projected growth
Job Description
ANNOUNCEMENT POSITION TITLE
Criminal Justice InstructorPOSITION DESCRIPTION
The instructor will provide classroom instruction for the Criminal Justice Technology Program. Under general supervision, the faculty member will establish a classroom environment conducive to student learning and success and perform related duties such as advising students on academic and occupational curricula. In addition, this faculty member is responsible for assessing student learning outcomes and program outcomes; coordinating the program's recruitment, enrollment, and retention activities; and assisting in the budget process of requesting and maintaining instructional equipment and supplies for classrooms/laboratories. Committee participation and other department, college, and community projects are expected. The faculty member will also participate in professional development activities to enhance skills in various modes of instruction and knowledge of learning.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must possess a master's degree in Criminal Justice or a master's degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in any combination of qualifying fields or a related field.
- Qualifying or Related fields o Criminology o Homeland Security o Crime Scene/Forensics o Public Administration o Justice Administration o Law Enforcement/Corrections o Public Safety o Emergency Management
- Three years' work experience in law enforcement within the past five years.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated supervisory experience in law enforcement.
- POST certified instructor.
- Training or teaching experience.