What we are looking for:
At Crowder College, our mission is to build a civil, serving, literate, learning community of responsible citizens. We are committed to providing a high-quality education that prepares students for lifelong learning and meaningful careers. Our core values of excellence, integrity, inclusiveness, and community guide everything we do. As we continue to expand our reach and impact, we are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals who share our commitment to student success and embody our values. We are looking for team players who are innovative, student-centered, and eager to contribute to a dynamic learning environment. If you are driven by the desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students and the community, we invite you to join us at Crowder College.
The Criminal Justice Instructor will provide instruction for students enrolled in the Criminal Justice program at Crowder College. Courses may include topics such as introduction to criminal justice, policing, criminal law, corrections, ethics, and related public safety subjects. The instructor will collaborate with faculty, administration, and local law enforcement and public safety agencies to ensure curriculum relevance and provide students with both theoretical knowledge and practical insights into the criminal justice system.
Essential Job Duties
Some of the duties listed below will vary depending on the need(s) of the college. Priorities Include:
- Provide instruction in criminal justice courses in accordance with approved curriculum and institutional standards.
- Prepare course materials, lectures, assignments, and assessments that promote student engagement and learning.
- Maintain instructional quality through effective teaching strategies, current industry knowledge, and appropriate use of technology.
- Collaborate with local law enforcement agencies, courts, corrections departments, and other public safety organizations to maintain strong industry connections.
- Assist with student recruitment, retention, and advising.
- Participate in program evaluation, curriculum development, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Maintain accurate student records including grades, attendance, and required reports.
- Participate in departmental, divisional, and institutional meetings and committees as needed.
- Participate in professional development activities to maintain current knowledge of criminal justice practices and instructional methodologies.
- Perform other assigned duties and tasks appropriate for the position.
Learning is the key to human growth and development. The primary function of faculty members at Crowder College is to help students maximize their learning. To help our students be better learners, faculty members will:
- Devote full time and energy to maximize student learning outcomes.
- Continue learning through professional development activities.
- Be role models for learning behavior.
- Include students in all facets of instruction, guidance, and academic association.
- Maintain confidential relationships with respect to student information.
- Respect student thought.
- Select appropriate texts and other course materials in conjunction with the appropriate division chair.
- Return student papers and exams in a timely fashion.
- Maintain grades and class status information.
- Submit required reports and deadlines.
- Serve on institutional committees as needed.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Professional experience in law enforcement, corrections, courts, or other criminal justice fields.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
- Ability to integrate practical field knowledge with academic instruction.
- Ability to interact with a broad range of people both on and off campus in a positive manner.
- Basic marketing skills and the ability to promote the services and mission of Crowder College.
- Ability to plan, organize, and implement responsibilities effectively.
- Information Technology abilities required:
- Ability to operate a computer using a Windows environment.
- Ability to operate a computer within the Crowder College network environment.
- Ability to utilize all relevant computer programs and systems.
- Ability to utilize email.
- Ability to utilize basic Microsoft Office.
- Ability to use instructional technology and learning management systems.
- Language/Communication Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people, including staff, students, other professionals, and the general public, in both written and oral mediums.
- Ability to interact with a broad range of people both on and off campus in a positive manner.
Education and Experience
- Relevant professional law enforcement experience (minimum of 3 years), including current or prior Missouri POST certification as a peace officer, or the ability to obtain and maintain appropriate law enforcement certification/commission is required.
- A college degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field is preferred
- Prior teaching experience at the college or university level is preferred
- Experience working in multiple sectors of the criminal justice system is preferred
- Experience developing curriculum or training programs is preferred
- Experience working with diverse student populations is preferred
- Valid driver’s license is required.
Positions Supervised
Working Environment
- Generally, works indoors in a standard office environment.
- Normal working hours but adjustment of hours involving evening and/or weekend work may be required.
- Travel to other instructional sites occasionally required.
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical
- Generally sedentary work but will involve mobility within the campus and various sites.
- Light lifting and physical activities may be required occasionally.
- Input, access and distribute information using computers.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
- The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
CROWDER COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE INSTITUTION DESIRES. THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS POSITION DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS “AT-WILL.” THE AFOREMENTIONED POSITION REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH A DISABILITY.
