Adjunct Faculty, Criminal Justice - WSU Tech

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• Compensation: $675 per credit hour
• Worksite Location: South Campus

Overview / Job Summary:

The Adjunct Faculty Instructor provides subject matter expertise.  Responsibilities include teaching courses, adhering to lesson plans, meeting course objectives, beginning and ending courses on time as scheduled and adhering to academic faculty ethical and professional behaviors.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will vary, but are not limited to:

• Creates and/or uploads an appropriate course syllabus for each course to the Learning Management System.
• Keeps students informed and updated concerning course content, requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements.
• Maintains industry credentials as appropriate to the teaching area.
• Develops, revises, and/or recommends curriculum changes which meet the objectives of the course/program and improve student learning.
• Maintains accurate and complete scholastic records, including but not limited to course messaging in the LMS, grades, census rosters and attendance records.

The instructor's role encompasses various responsibilities, including assessing student progress in achieving course outcomes, and overseeing classroom activities to ensure a safe learning environment. Furthermore, the instructor is responsible for aligning programs and classes with WSU Tech Course Standards, using effective teaching methods, and adhering to approved course syllabi.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field, required. Master’s Degree in related field or degree in any field with 18 credit hours in teaching discipline, preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have previous experience in law enforcement, demonstrating strong knowledge of public safety procedures, legal compliance, and investigative techniques, required.
• Previous teaching or training experience in adult education preferred.
• Excellent verbal & written communication and interpersonal skills – must be able to work with students, technical and administrative personnel in a pleasant, professional, and efficient manner.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills where you can work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Ability to quickly learn & use personal computer and various software programs utilized daily in a teaching environment, strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Comfortable with course delivery method being hybrid as needed.

Benefits

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