SUMMARY OF WORK:

Dawson Community College invites qualified candidates to apply for the full-time, tenure-track faculty position. This full-time faculty position is responsible for instructing courses in criminal justice, law enforcement, and other closely related fields. Instructional faculty have the important responsibility of creating an innovative learning environment both inside and outside the classroom to inspire success and excellence in student learning. The Criminal Justice program is both a transfer program and a career and technical program. This full-time instructor will collaborate with department and college personnel in the areas of program development, learning assessment, continuous improvement, student recruitment and retention, and developing articulation agreements. The instructor will also be responsible to assemble and meet regularly with a program advisory committee, develop connections and partnerships with criminal justice and law enforcement agencies and personnel, and assist students with job search and placement. Additionally, the instructor will assist with the recruitment and selection of adjunct instructors to teach program-related courses and workshops. This position will operate on a ten (10) month contract.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ? CTE Faculty Duties:

• Provide administrative support for the program including student advising, recruitment of students, developmentof class schedules at a variety of times, staffing of adjuncts, and evaluation of instruction.
• Demonstrate a commitment to student engagement, student success, and instructional excellence.
• Maintain access to students through posted office hours and electronic communication..
• Advise students in course selection(s) and graduation requirements.
• Maintain current knowledge, participate in professional development for effective teaching methodologies, andutilize a variety of instructional delivery methods, classroom media, and educational resources.
• Review program curriculum, develop/adjust educational courses based upon need, and use the InstitutionalEffectiveness System for appropriate approvals.
• Recommend and coordinate provisions for textbooks and course/lab materials..
• Supervise and facilitate internship experiences, and student observations and encourage overall student professional development opportunities.
• Work with high school to offer concurrent and/or dual enrollment courses, supervision, and guidance..
• Work with the Dean of Academics to provide input into the budget process, assure adequate resources are available, and recommend needed equipment and supplies for the program..
• Represent the College and Department in the community and during campus events, and serve on appropriate committees..
• Demonstrate a positive and professional relationship with students, colleagues, alumni, administration, community, and external partners.
• Provide excellent customer service experience.
• Perform other related duties as the Dean of Academics may assign for the good of the College.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master?s Degree in Criminal Justice or another directly related field. All coursework must be from an American-accredited college or university.
• A minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience including but not limited to: In-person, professional, post-secondary, and/or secondary level.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills and demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with local high schools, workforce partners, and community organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, while also communicating with internal and external partners.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate Degree in Criminal Justice or another closely related field.
• Experience teaching with a variety of instructional modalities, including in-person, online, HyFlex, and hybrid.
• Ability to teach courses in So iology and Political Science in addition to Criminal Justice (requires a minimum of nine [9] graduate-level credits in the aforementioned disciplines or closely ?related disciplines).

Full-time position paying $38,000 to $76,000 annually. . Wages Commensurate with education and experience.