What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor, Criminal Justice position at Pensacola State College?
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Job Description :
The Criminal Justice Instructor position is a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position with an anticipated start date of August 2025. The successful candidate will teach courses in criminal justice, corrections, and other related areas at the baccalaureate and associate level, as assigned. This position requires effective teaching and advising of diverse students, excellent oral and written communication skills, and a commitment to the comprehensive state college mission. The instructor will prepare course plans and materials, effectively deliver subject matter content, monitor student attendance and progress, participate on departmental and College committees, participate in curriculum development, support activities that foster retention, participate in the selection of textbooks, assess student learning outcomes, and take part in other service and professional development activities. Multiple campus, day, evening, and distance learning teaching assignments are possible. This position reports to the Department Head, Business.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Graduation from an accredited institution with a master's degree in criminology, corrections, a closely related discipline, or a Juris Doctorate; and at least two years of relevant work experience. Successful results of a criminal background check are required.
Pursuant to College policy, it is an employment eligibility requirement for an applicant to meet the requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations. Any person failing to meet the requirements of the statute will be deemed not qualified to hold employment in this position. A Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved background check will be conducted on every successful candidate as a condition of employment, and any person who fails to disclose any adverse information contained in the background investigation at the time of submitting the employment application will be disqualified from employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Doctoral degree in criminology, corrections, law or a closely related discipline. Post-secondary teaching experience. Experience using Canvas in teaching criminology or corrections courses at a collegiate credit-hour level. Greater than 10-years industry experience in law enforcement or corrections.
SALARY RANGE :
42,250.00 - $48,250.00 for a 9-month contract with a master's degree.
47,000.00 - $53,000.00 for a 9-month contract with a doctorate degree.
Entry level salary is based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement.)
Overload opportunities may be available.
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS : Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, rsum, and unofficial transcripts to supplement the online application. The supplemental materials must be uploaded and assigned to the online application. If you have any questions, contact HR Recruiting at HRrecruiting@pensacolastate.edu.
APPLICATION DEADLINE : Open Until Filled - Review of applications will begin March 1, 2025. To receive full consideration, the online application and supplemental application materials must be received by February 28th, 2025.
Pay Details :
Faculty members hired with less than three years of related experience shall be placed on the salary schedule as follows :
164 Day Base (2024 - 2025)
- Bachelor's or Less - $39,500
- Master's - $42,250
- Master's Plus - $44,000
- Doctorate - $47,000
All degree classification levels add the appropriate dollars (up to $6,000) for years of credited experience to the annual salary figures above to determine entry salary.
The benefits package provided by the College includes major medical insurance, life insurance and Florida retirement contributions. Other benefits offered include participation in the wellness program, tuition waivers, educational opportunities, and paid sick leave.
Supplemental life, dental, vision, and disability insurance are available at group rates.
Pensacola State College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, gender / sex, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, or genetic information in its educational programs, activities or employment. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the College's nondiscrimination policies, contact the Executive Director of Institutional Equity and Student Conduct at (850) 484-1759, Pensacola State College, 1000 College Boulevard, Pensacola, Florida 32504.
Salary : $42,250 - $48,250
