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Odessa College

Adjunct Law Enforcement Training Academy

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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.

$78,597 / year median in Texas

+7% projected growth

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Position Status:
Part Time Department:
Law Enforcement Training Academy General Summary Supervises students in the TCOLE Basic Police Officer Course and post-academy in the Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA). 1. Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field as it relates to modern practices and knowledge of Texas Law Enforcement and TCOLE expectations; 2. Demonstrates willingness and ability to teach various blocks of instruction in the LETA and post-academy courses, including times, locations, and delivery methods, as needed and as reasonably requested by the college; 3. Utilizes appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners; 4. Administers tests which are appropriate to BPOC course content, including LETA block instruction tests and comprehensive exams measuring overall grasp of course objectives; 5. By various ways and means of instructing students, affirms the worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn; 6. Maintains an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the classroom; 7. Prepares adequately for class and arrives promptly at class meetings, and any other scheduled instructional activities; 8. Delivers material in a clear and understandable manner; 9. Submits required TCOLE reports and schedules in a timely manner to the LETA Training Coordinator; Follows the chain of command when addressing LETA, department, and student concerns; 11. Maintains effective relationships with professional counterparts throughout the college, community and TCOLE organization; 12. Works collaboratively with Advisory Committee utilizing community representatives in recruiting and other LETA needs as appropriate; 13. Assists the LETA Training Coordinator in recruiting, marketing, and outreach for LETA courses and initiatives; 14. Actively participates in college functions and events, and engages in community service. 15. Effectively handles routine procedures necessary for the successful, day-to-day operation of the LETA as delegated by the LETA Training Coordinator and/or Criminal Justice Department Chairman; 16. All other duties as determined by the LETA Training Coordinator; Minimum Qualifications Applicant must have a TCOLE Basic Instructor's Certificate Preferred Qualifications An earned Associates degree in Criminal Justice or similar discipline from a regionally accredited institution
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A00854P