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Adjunct Criminal Justice Professor Denison, TX

Adjunct Criminal Justice Professor

Adjunct • Denison, TX
 Welcome to Grayson College. Grayson College is in the heart of Grayson County and provides a vital link for higher education.  GC offers small classes for personalized instruction, affordable tuition, caring, professional faculty, and the convenience of day, evening or online classes. The college serves approximately 5,000 students annually. Grayson’s reputation is highly respected by surrounding universities and industries as an excellent source of quality graduates who bring specialized, skilled and much-needed talents to the workplace.

Adjunct Criminal Justice Professor:
Role:
This position will have primary responsibility for instructing undergraduate courses in Criminal Justice following the academic standards of Grayson College. This position works to ensure that students reach learning outcomes. Teaching assignments will vary semester to semester and could include day and evening classes.

The salary for this position is $675 per credit hour.

Adjunct Responsibilities:
  • 60%  Teaches no more than 9 credit hours per semester. Must be able and willing to teach hybrid courses.
  • 20%  Works as a team member in the department; complies with the “faculty responsibilities” as outlined in the Faculty Handbook and the College’s Policy and Procedure Manual.
  • 10%  Contributes to the campus assessment process by measuring and reporting student learning outcomes as directed to meet THECB Core Objectives and SACSCOC requirements.
  • 5%   Evaluates, reviews and recommends revisions to curriculum, syllabi, textbooks, policy and procedures.
  • 5%   Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean and Department Chair.
     
Performance Measurements:
  1. Demonstrates Viking Values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust. 
  2. Places student success at the center of decision-making.
  3. Uses a wide range of learning resources, tools, and technologies to improve access and student success in higher education.
  4. Provides quality instruction in a classroom or online learning environment.
  5. Embraces the community college mission and the faculty role of contributing to the technical and general education of students who will apply learning to the world of work and transfer their education to a university or the workplace.
  6. Assesses student knowledge, skills, and abilities regardless of how or where the learning or skills were acquired.
  7. Participates in professional development and stays current in both the professional field and in current teaching/learning practices.
    This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.

Qualifications:
  • A Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, or related field with 18 graduate hours in Criminal Justice from and accredited college or university is required.
  • Previous successful experience teaching Criminal Justice courses in a high school, university and/or community college is preferred.
  • A minimum of three years working in the Criminal Justice field (i.e. law enforcement, corrections, etc.) is required.
  • Must have a demonstrated ability to engage students in the learning process and proven commitment to student success.
  • Must demonstrate cooperative attitude and excellent team skills.
  • Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the college for purposes of giving or obtaining information building relationships, or soliciting cooperation.
  • Requires excellent computer and multimedia skills.
  • Knowledge of instruction, testing and evaluation of students.
  • Requires excellent communication and organizational skills.
     
    ***Application Required***

    Please submit unofficial transcripts or e-copies for each institution of higher education attended with your application (if selected, official transcripts from each degree-granting institution will be required upon date of hire). Be sure to include three professional references with your application. This position is considered a security sensitive position and will require a criminal background check.
    *If your degree is from outside the US, we require a transcript evaluation prior to reviewing your application. *

    GRAYSON COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, GENDER, AGE, DISABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LAW. 
     
    The employer actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact the human resources office at 903-463-8770 or gcjobs@grayson.ed

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The employer actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact the human resources office at 903-463-8770 or gcjobs@grayson.edu. 





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