What are the responsibilities and job description for the Criminal Justice Instructor position at Fort Peck Community College?
Teach a combination of Criminal Justice courses at the freshman and sophomore curriculum levels,
in accordance with the established course outlines of record and consistent with college standards.
This includes organizing instruction to achieve course and program learning outcomes, selecting
textbooks, organizing and conducting laboratories, instructing through lecture, demonstrations and
field experiences.
Courses to be instructed during two academic years (FPCC Catalog online at
http://www.fpcc.edu):
CJUS 121 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CJUS 200 Principles of Criminal Law
CJUS 207 Family Law
CJUS 209 Will, Probate, and Property Law
CJUS 211 Civil Procedure/Litigation
CJUS 231 Criminal Evidence
CJUS 275 Constitutional Law, the U.S., and Fort Peck Constitutions
CJUS 291 Special Topics – Tribal Bar Exam
LEG 184 Legal Ethics
LEG 186 Intro to Legal Research
LEG 187 Legal Research & Writing I
LEG 189 Criminal Procedure
Duties:
- Advise thirty to forty students, 10 to 15 hours monthly, during the academic year.
- Assist in curriculum development in the fields.
- Participate in the college faculty senate and college committees (program learning
- Participate in faculty evaluation activities, service learning and student retention initiatives.
Fort Peck Community College
PO Box 398
605 Indian Ave
Poplar, MT 59255
406-768-6300
• Keep up-to-date on Criminal Justice and educational issues (including techniques of
- Teaching some online classes.
Qualifications:
- A Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from an institution accredited by an accrediting
credentials and experience will be considered in lieu of a Master’s Degree.
- Documented successful college teaching experience in Criminal Justice preferred.
- Related professional experience in American Indian communities.
- Demonstrated ability to relate to students and staff of varied ethnicity, especially American
- Appreciation and respect for students (including adult students) and their role and
- Demonstrated commitment to the philosophy and mission of the tribal community college.
- Experience in using technology to teach online classes.
- Experience in using Learner Management System (LMS).
Non-Discrimination Notice
The Fort Peck Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Fort Peck Community College provides equal
access to all individuals who meet the qualification to enroll in college classes: must have a High
School diploma or equivalency or be a dual credit or early start student. The following person(s) has
been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Elijah Hopkins, VP for Student Services
P.O. Box 398, Poplar, MT 59255
(406) 768-6371
ehopkins@fpcc.edu
Craig Smith, President
P.O. Box 398, Poplar, MT 59255
(406) 768-6310
csmith@fpcc.edu
For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr for
the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.
~All new applicants are subject to a Pre-Employment Drug Screening & Background Check~