Professor, Criminal Justice

Professor, Criminal Justice - Central Campus

Responsibilities:

Teaching:

• Keep up with developments in the field of study.
• Demonstrate high standards-academic and professional.
• Evaluate student work constructively and provide timely feedback.
• Teach at days, times and locations that meet student needs.
• Provide access to students through posted conference hours, electronic communications, and other appropriate methods and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Evaluate, and recommend students learning materials.
• Develop and use a syllabus and course information materials for each course, laboratory, or clinical setting within state, college, and departmental guidelines.

Professional Development:

• Maintain high standards of competence in the discipline(s) and teachingmethodologies through professional development activities.
• Use effective teaching methods and materials that reflect thoughtful planning, assist students in meeting course objectives, are appropriate for students with varied backgrounds and learning styles, and engage students in learning.
• Evaluate program curricula and teaching methods through a process of self- reflection.
• Meet or exceed professional standards, state-mandated guidelines, and business/industry/higher education requirements, as appropriate to the discipline.

Service:

• Participate actively in college meetings, committees, task forces, and councils.
• Participate in college-related activities such as registration, community education, student recruitment and retention, and faculty selection.
• Participate in college activities for students/student organizations.
• Participate in business and community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission and values of the college.
• Participate in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards.
• Participate in setting departmental goals, developing college budgets to support those goals, and planning for achieving those goals.
• Maintain departmental affiliation agreements and partnerships with other institutions.

• Master's Degree in Criminal Justice or related field with 18 hours in Criminal Justice

• Minimum of three (3) years' work experience in the criminal justice field

• Work experience with youth
• Teaching experience in dual credit/dual enrollment
• Teaching experience at the community college level
• Current Texas Commission on Law Enforcement licensure: Basic Peace Officer Proficiency Certification, Basic Jailer Proficiency Certification, OR Basic Telecommunicator Proficiency Certification

• Current Texas Commission on Law Enforcement licensure

Salary Grade: MAST

Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule

Requisition Number: req5604

Posting Close Date: 1/17/2025