Adjunct - Criminal Justice
Adjunct - Criminal Justice
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Job Description
JOB GOAL:
To advance the colleges mission vision principles values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
Kirkwood Community College welcomes applicants for the position of adjunct instructor to teach criminal justice courses at the Washington County Regional Center in Washington Iowa.
Under minimal supervision the instructor is responsible for fostering student learning in the area of Criminal Justice. Courses taught are part of a Criminal Justice Career Academy offered to high school students interested in exploring careers within Criminal Justice. Teaching responsibilities could include Introduction to Criminal Justice Police and Society and Criminal Investigations. Must evaluate record and report student achievement and progress in assigned courses in accordance with department division and college policies and procedures.
This position will be in person face to face teaching.Teaching Assignment would be:
Fall Semester August 25 December 12 2025
Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 cr. Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:45a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Spring Semester January 12 May 4 2026
Police and Society 3 cr. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:45a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Each course is three credit hours. Pay is $1294 per credit hour of instruction. The required minimum qualification is completion of a masters degree with 18 Graduate hours in criminal justice or a closely related discipline. If you are interested please reach out to Tera Pickens or Angela Gillis .
UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Advocate for Continual Improvement empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
- Collaborate with Mutual Accountability working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
- Champion Service anticipating needs and create a welcoming diverse and inclusive environment.
- Perseverance commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
- Lead regardless of title through positive influence.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Effectively organize and teach course work in Criminal Justice in accordance with established and/or developed syllabi.
- Evaluate record and share student performance and progress.
- Maintain current course syllabi for all courses taught. File a current copy of the syllabus with departments each term.
- Make student referrals when deemed necessary to the other college personnel such as the Director or Student Academic Support Coordinator for more specialized information and assistance.
- Attend discipline departmental and division meetings.
- Regular and consistent attendance at work.
- Assist in the maintenance and enhancement of communications within the College and community.
- Perform other related work duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
- Welcome value and nurture people of all backgrounds perspectives and experiences as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
- Assist in the promotion and support of College Credit in High School Criminal Justice academy programming
- Be able and willing to represent the college in the most positive manner with prospective former and current students clients suppliers and the community we serve.
- Possess the ability to organize and present various concepts to a wide range of students with varying backgrounds and abilities and adjust teaching techniques accordingly.
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with students colleagues staff administrators and the public.
- Be a creative energetic and selfmotivated individual who demonstrates leadership and collaborative work habits within the department and in active participation in college committees.
- Read understand and express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job which should not be considered an allinclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (1033%) standing pushing pulling and grasping. Frequent (3466%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67100%) sitting walking repetitive motion talking and hearing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of a Masters degree with 18 graduate hours in Criminal Justice or a closely related discipline.
- Applicants with law enforcement experience preferred
EEO/AA STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs activities or employment on the basis of race color national origin sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity creed religion and actual or potential family parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy please contact the Vice President Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 S. Dearborn Street 37th Floor Chicago ILTelephone:(312)Facsimile: (312)TDDEmail:.
WHY KIRKWOOD:
Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient innovative visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs Kirkwood boasts 16000 annual collegecredit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degreeseeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Employment Type
Temp
