Adjunct Criminal Justice-Law Enforcement Faculty

Mid Michigan College seeks individuals who: value collegiality and mutual respect; use data in decision making; are innovative; are service minded; are goal oriented; strive to continually improve themselves and their work processes; are willing to collaborate and seek to add value in every interaction.

This position is responsible for preparing for and teaching courses in Criminal Justice in order to achieve course requirements and student success outcomes.   

**This position is for a daytime instructor on the Harrison campus.**

1. Teaches assigned classroom courses.
2. Develops and updates syllabi for courses assigned and ensures course content and requirements meet the requirements of college and accreditation agencies.
3. Develops appropriate assessment tools to determine course effectiveness and assures that student outcomes are achieved.
4. Consistently assess learning outcomes and assist in developing strategies for quality improvement.
5. Assesses student academic achievement and provides students with timely and meaningful feedback on progress in the course(s).
6. Maintains and reports appropriate classroom records, to include student attendance and grades.
7. Holds appropriate office hours for meeting with and assisting students.
8. Maintains regular communication with full-time and adjunct faculty in the assigned departments(s), and the Library and Learning Services area, and Registrar and Retention Services.
9. Works collaboratively with the Criminal Justice Coordinator in refining and modifying existing courses.
10. Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-service programs within the department and college-wide; serves on college committees as encouraged/assigned.
11. Adheres to the policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines of the college. Ensures all communications and practices demonstrate support of the Ethics for Teaching Professionals.
12. Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, strategic and service initiatives. Adheres to the organization’s policies & procedures and compliance guidelines.
13. Per the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act),a federal consumer protection law, your job position entails functions that meet the definition of a Campus Security Authority (CSA).  CSAs have a duty to report any crime to the College’s Clery Compliance Officer. This information may be disclosed to them directly, through third-party, or witnessed. As a CSA, you are required to complete annual training which is provided by the College. This training encompasses your role, responsibilities, and reporting obligations.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Criminal Justice, Police, Courts, and Corrections systems.
• Good understanding of colleges, Police Academies, and other related Criminal Justice organizations.
• Good organizational, prioritization, interpersonal, and communication skills; exceptional written and verbal skills.
• Ability to be a self-starter.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong ability to listen to students and instructors to resolve issues and create solutions in difficult situations.

Education:

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice.
• Must have been employed for a minimum of two years in a Law Enforcement or Corrections environment.
• Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of three years in a criminal justice or corrections background.

Working Environment:

• The job responsibilities of this position are performed in an office environment which requires a professional image and demeanor, on-time attendance and reliability. The environment has minimal, if any, discomfort due to heat, cold or dust. There is minimal noise within the environment.
• Travel to other campus locations is required.
• Travel for conferences/training/workshops is required.
• Duties are performed in an independent atmosphere without close direct supervision.
• The job has intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward (5- 45 pounds).
• Must meet reasonable and sometimes shifting deadlines, quotas, or demands for accuracy, and may occasionally be involved in sensitive conversations with students or staff members.
• Typical work schedule is 8:00am – 4:30pm with flexible or extended hours as needed by department demands

Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.  Incumbents may be asked to perform additional duties as required by his/her supervisor.

Mid Michigan College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in employment or the provisions of services.