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Adjunct Faculty - Police & Safety
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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.
$81,247 / year median in Nebraska
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Qualifications:
- A master's degree in Criminal Justice or a closely-related discipline is highly preferred (extensive policing experience can possibly substitute for an advanced degree)
- A minimum of 3 years of professional work experience, teaching at the college level or teaching/ training adults is preferred.
- Familiarity with the Canvas LMS is preferred.
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
- A desire to use innovative instructional techniques
- A willingness to collaborate with peers
- A genuine interest in student development
- An ability to work with diverse student populations
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to foster a collegial work environment that encourages change and innovation; and an ability to interact effectively and work productively, cooperatively, and collaboratively with a variety of individuals and groups
Compensation/Benefits:
- Wages paid on a per course basis commensurate with education, experience, and individual strengths
- An engaging, respectful and productive working environment Share job details to