Department Chair, Criminal Justice (10 Months)

Salary : $52,744.00 Annually

Location : 2600 South First Street Temple, TX

Job Type : Full-Time (Faculty)

Job Number : 00388

Division : Business and Career Professions

Opening Date : 02 / 25 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Salary Grade : Faculty

Salary Grade Ranking : Masters

Minimum Requirements : Master's Degree in criminal justice or Master's Degree with 18 graduate semester hours in criminal justice. PREFERRED : Two (2) years of supervision experience. Prior higher education teaching experience. CERTIFICATION OR LICENSES : None

Work Schedule : Schedule to be determined by the Dean of Business and Career Professions in accordance with the Faculty Load Policy. This is an on-site position. Essential duties of the role must be performed in-person, during prescribed work hours. HOURS REQUIRED PER WEEK : As determined by the Dean of Business and Career Professions

Position Summary & Essential Duties

The following duties and responsibilities, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's), and physical requirements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. The information listed below is not intended to be construed as a complete listing of all duties and responsibilities, KSA's, and physical requirements required of this position since changes to the position may occur at any time or additional requirements may be added over the course of time.

SUMMARY :

Under direct supervision of the Dean of Business and Career Professions, the incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of the program, including the organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development and general effectiveness of the Criminal Justice program as well as teach criminal justice classes. Evidence and demonstration of proficiency in instructional methodology, curriculum design, and program planning are required.

Qualifications (Required and Preferred)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Master's Degree in criminal justice or Master's Degree with 18 graduate semester hours in criminal justice.

PREFERRED :

Two (2) years of supervision experience. Prior higher education teaching experience.

CERTIFICATION OR LICENSES :

None

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will :

• Incorporate best practices.
• Evidence timely completion of administrative aspects of instructional responsibilities.
• Monitor and support student recruitment, enrollment, and retention efforts within departmental programs.
• Develop a departmental budget and manage financial and equipment resources.
• Ensure program rigor and academic standards.
• Develop, track, and report annual core curriculum objectives data.
• Develop and expand collaborative relationships with appropriate partners to increase opportunities for faculty professional development, student experiences and employment opportunities, and equipment donations / use.
• Develop clear and innovative syllabi and course material.
• Integrate a diverse set of perspectives and ideas into course curriculum.
• Develop, evaluate, and report annual departmental goals.
• Create course schedules in accordance with established pathways and collaborative scheduling across the college.
• Lead and participate in criminal justice program recruitment activities.
• Advocate for departmental needs with college administration.
• Utilize advancements in technology to improve instructional methodology.
• Demonstrate innovative thinking to problem solve within the classroom, the department, and the institution.
• Demonstrate respect and professionalism with supervisors, colleagues, and students.
• Cultivate healthy teacher-student relationships.
• Hire, evaluate, guide, and mentor departmental faculty.
• Encourage and mentor faculty to engage students.
• Foster collegiality within the department.
• Facilitate and lead in evaluation, recommendation, development, and / or revision of department instruction / curriculum.
• Contribute to growth of the college by active involvement on task forces or committees.
• Demonstrate participation in activities that contribute to the growth of the community.
• Attend conferences, workshops, or programs to enhance professional growth.
• Participate in academic / professional organizations.
• Evidence a willingness to incorporate new concepts and theories to enhance professional growth.
• Maintain accessibility to students for advisement and consultation.
• Perform job-related duties as assigned.

SOCIAL CONSTRUCTS REQUIRED OF POSITION :

Knowledge Skills and Abilities & Physical Demands

KNOWLEDGE :

SKILLS :

ABILITIES :

PHYSICAL EFFORT :

Primarily light physical activity is required with occasional lifting and manipulation of objects up to 25 pounds. Keyboarding and computer use. Use of Audio / Visual equipment or equipment in an instructional setting.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Work is normally performed in an interior / office work environment. Travel to offsite centers may be required.

WORK SCHEDULE :

Schedule to be determined by the Dean of Business and Career Professions in accordance with the Faculty Load Policy.

This is an on-site position. Essential duties of the role must be performed in-person, during prescribed work hours.

HOURS REQUIRED PER WEEK :

As determined by the Dean of Business and Career Professions

TRS / ORP : TRS or ORP

SUPERVISORY DUTIES :

Criminal Justice Faculty and Staff

REPORTS TO :

Dean of Business and Career Professions

TEMPLE COLLEGE BENEFITS

To enhance the employment opportunity you may be seeking, Temple College offers a competitive array of benefit options to select from, some of which are fully paid for by the college. Listed below is a summary of benefits currently offered for full-time employees. Part-time employees are eligible for specific benefits on a pro-rated basis.

MEDICAL AND OPTIONAL INSURANCE COVERAGE BENEFIT OPTIONS

The Medical and optional insurance coverage benefit options listed below are offered through Temple College by the Employees Retirement System (ERS) of Texas. Please visit ERS at for further information.

Eligible full-time employees can choose from the following medical programs which begin the first day of the month following the 60th day of employment :

HealthSelect of Texas "Blue Cross Blue Shield" (PPO)

Medical plans include prescription coverage. Employee medical coverage monthly premiums are fully paid for by the college and the college pays for one-half (1 / 2) of the cost of dependent care coverage monthly premiums.

Dental (PPO and HMO), Vision, Optional Term Life Insurance, Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Dependent Term Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Texa$aver (457 plan), TexFlex-Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement.

Optional benefits are employee paid but are offered at very competitive rates.

ANNUAL AND SICK LEAVE ACCRUALS

Regular, full-time twelve (12) month faculty and staff accrue Annual Leave as follows :

Accrual Rate (Maximum Accrual Hours per Month) = 8

Accrual Rate (Maximum Accrual Hours per Month) =10

Accrual Rate (Maximum Accrual Hours per Month) =12

Annual leave may be accrued up to a limit of 240 hours with special provisions allowing for annual accruals above that limit. Faculty with contracts less than 12 months do not accrue Annual Leave but are provided with 20 hours of personal time per fiscal year.

Faculty and Administrative Staff : Accruals of 8 hours per month. Sick Leave may be accrued up to a limit of 1040 total hours. Faculty with contracts less than 12 months will receive accruals during the summer semester if they instruct during that time.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All regular employees are mandated by the Texas State Legislature to enroll in either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) however, ORP participation is based upon position. All faculty members are eligible to participate in either TRS or ORP. A list of ORP providers is available.

Please visit TRS at for further information.

Member : Teacher Retirement System (TRS) = 8.0% of annual salary

Member : Optional Retirement Program (ORP) = 6.65 % of annual salary

Tax Sheltered Annuities (TSAs) also known as Tax Deferred Annuities (TDAs) are available to all employees who are eligible to participate in the TRS / ORP retirement program and who wish to participate in this program. This participation is voluntary and contributions are made from the employee's salary. A list of providers is available.

Regular Schedule :

Monday - Thursday : 8 : 00 a.m. - 6 : 00 p.m.

Monday - Thursday : 7 : 30 a.m. - 6 : 00 p.m.

Salary : $52,744