Administration of Justice Instructor Academy Training Liaison

Under administrative direction of an educational administrator this position will develop curriculum; provide lecture and laboratory instruction; evaluate student performance of students engaged in the study of Administration of Justice and other related courses; serve as point of contact between the District and law enforcement agency partners to facilitate collaboration and ensure compliance with training offered through instructional service agreements; and perform other related work as required.

Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty staff and students and values the rich diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. The Administration of Justice Instructor/Academy Training Liaison must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities various gender identities sexual orientation individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups to ensure the district provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all.


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Curriculum Development ESSENTIAL: Review and evaluate curriculum in order to meet student interests and needs within the parameters of Divisional/Departmental budget constraints and availability of equipment and materials; coordinate with part-time instructors to enhance consistency of lecture/laboratory content; evaluate and/or revise course descriptions to fit curriculum designs; present proposals for curriculum changes to the curriculum committee and/or other appropriate shared governance body; make changes to curriculum as necessary and as approved within the shared governance structure; review curriculum for concordance with changes in laws regulations and standards; interact with public and private agency partners to develop and improve criminal justice curriculum and programs as feasible and appropriate; represent the District in Federal State and local professional forums and organizations focusing on criminal justice and public safety curriculum; interact with Federal State and local agencies to ensure compliance with mandated course content accuracy and certification requirements.

Lecture/ Laboratory Preparation ESSENTIAL: Review and evaluate new textbooks for content readability and cost-effectiveness; select textbooks determined to be the most useful and appropriate; read current literature (normally several sourcesbooks newspapers periodicals and other printed materials) to prepare lectures; prepare edit and update syllabus materials for lectures and/or laboratories; review and select and/or prepare computer and audiovisual materials for classroom/laboratory use; prepare typewritten and/or graphic handouts and/or transparencies for classroom/laboratory use; coordinate and confer with book publishing company sales representatives providing instructional materials.PERIPHERAL: Complete book order forms and provide master copies of syllabi for printing; place appropriate reference items on reserve in the library; prepare lesson plans to be used in a lecture and/or coordinates lectures with laboratory learning assignments; attend conferences to increase knowledge of subject matter and teaching methods and techniques; familiarize self with operation of all equipment currently available for use which is appropriate for the subject area.

Lecture/ Laboratory Presentation ESSENTIAL: Introduce and present lecture/laboratory information and concepts in a clear and logical manner; use analogies and/or examples to convey important psychological concepts; provide instructional objectives to direct student learning; outline major points of information using a variety of methodologies; enhance presentations with visual aids and/or demonstrations and/or examples as available; distribute handouts to clarify particularly difficult topics; answer student questions clearly and without ridicule improper criticism or bias; encourage student participation and involvement in classroom discussions; monitor student activity and take steps to prevent and/or control unacceptable behavior; maintain order in classrooms and laboratories and provide equal opportunity for student participation.

Student Performance Evaluation ESSENTIAL: Develop various assessment techniques to assess student learning (quizzes texts and laboratory/classroom examinations) which are transparent and fairly evaluate student progress; monitor student activity during examinations/quizzes and takes steps to prevent and/or control unacceptable behavior e.g. cheating; deal swiftly rationally and consistently with persons involved in cheating and/or other unacceptable behavior; read and evaluate student responses on examinations/quizzes and mark and grade papers accordingly; assign read and evaluate homework assignments/projects to promote learning; tabulate scores and assign official grades; advise students on academic matters regarding their performance; refer students to appropriate student services (for example ESL EOPS etc.); maintain necessary attendance and scholastic records and submit them according to published deadlines.

CTE/Academy Liaison Responsibilities ESSENTIAL: Serve as designated liaison for the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Training Academy and other training offered through instructional service agreements with regional agency partners; oversee applications and onboarding for unaffiliated students and assist with affiliated student onboarding; ensure compliance of all state mandates related to instructional/curriculum requirements; attend related state and regional meetings; assist in submitting required course data to POSTs Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) system by required deadlines; collaborate with criminal justice agencies to identify their education/training needs and implement programs as required; participate in Career and Technical Education (CTE) committee meetings; complete CTE local application and annual reports; participate in both in-reach and outreach events; determine ways to recruit students who are underrepresented and underserved in the field of AJ; coordinate and monitor facility use contracts with partner agencies; participate in the hiring process of faculty training officer(s) and staff and make recommendations for their selection and assignment; evaluate the performance of faculty and training officers.

Shared Governance Participation ESSENTIAL: Attend and participate in departmental meetings advisory committee meetings and activities; respond in writing to requests for information (for example employment process position questionnaires unit planning guides environmental impact reports etc.); participate in articulation/curriculum development investigation and costing of departmental equipment needs and selection of textbooks; represent the department by serving on campus-wide committees. PERIPHERAL: Attend and participate in divisional and/or building meetings and activities as well as those organized by the Faculty Senate and the Staff Development Committee; serve on employee selection committees as requested; serve as a functional member of one or more committees and/or task forces; attend Board of Trustees and/or College Council meetings as necessary; read and respond to information polls distributed by the Faculty Senate.

Ancillary Student Services ESSENTIAL: Provide career and degree/major counseling to students as it relates to career planning; hold regular office hours; provide advice to students regarding academic performance; provide students and peers with a positive role model in terms of character and citizenship; participate in graduation and outstanding student award ceremonies. PERIPHERAL: Provide students with letters of recommendation as requested; hold review sessions of classroom/laboratory material as necessary; advise and encourage students relative to Administration of Justice Department curriculum.

Minimum Qualifications
CCC Minimum Qualifications Handbook

Degrees/Licenses/Certifications:
Bachelors degree AND two (2) years of occupational experience in the disciplineAND any certificate or license required to do this work

OR

Associates degree AND six (6) years of occupational experience in the disciplineAND any certificate or license required to do this work

OR the equivalent

(areas included: Administration of Justice Police Science Corrections Law Enforcement.)



Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application credentials transcripts LiveScan and tuberculosis examination as required.

Verification of prior employment (teaching or work experience) may be needed to determine minimum qualifications met.

Copies of transcripts with conferred degree and date MUST be attached to the application (photocopies & unofficial transcripts are accepted).


EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION
Did you know that you can also determine if you meet the minimum qualifications by going through an equivalency process The equivalency process helps determine if coursework taken and/or professional experience meets the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

If claiming equivalency please attach the Request for Equivalency Hearing form. The equivalency form may be found at:Sierra College Human Resources.

Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts degrees and other relevant documents.


FOREIGN TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION
Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts degrees and other relevant documents. A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
Companies that provide transcript evaluation services:

• World Education Services

• Educational Credential Evaluators

WHY SIERRA

• One of Aspen Institutes Top150 Community Colleges in the nation
• The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission. This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs events and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students etc.
• Sierra has a commitment to culturally-responsive strategies and methods and therefore all newly hired faculty participate in a Faculty Equity and Inclusion Certificate
• State Teachers Retirement System (STRS)
• Competitive benefits package
• 175 day per year contract
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases)

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