What are the responsibilities and job description for the Criminal Justice Technology Faculty position at South Piedmont Community College (SPCC)?
The Criminal Justice Technology faculty is a full-time, 9-month position located primarily on the OCH Campus in Monroe, NC. This role will serve the program and students in both Union and Anson County. Under the direction of the Director of Public Safety Curriculum Programs, the Criminal Justice Technology faculty provides quality learning opportunities that assist students in meeting their educational goals and career aspirations in the Associate in Applied Science program. This individual promotes SPCC’s mission by providing effective individual teaching and learning, curriculum development, advising, professional development, institutional service, and community relations. The Faculty in Criminal Justice Technology will teach a minimum of 21 contact hours each term or 42 total contact hours fall and spring terms.
Essential Duties Summary
Curriculum and Teaching
- Teach a minimum of 42 SHC per academic year (Typically, 21 SCH in both fall and spring semesters.
- Promote quality in learning and instruction by using student-centered principles in leadership, evaluation, and professional development.
- Actively support pedagogical innovation in seated and distance instruction, workforce development and out-of-classroom activities; encourage the use of technology within the learning environment.
- Participate in the development of a student-centered course schedule, ensuring appropriate availability and sequencing existing courses.
- Participate in program review and student learning outcomes assessment annually updating and assessing program improvement plans as needed.
- Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of new courses, ensuring appropriate availability and sequencing of new courses.
- Participate in institutional, advisory, and program/instruction committees as assigned, campus activities, and representation of the college in the community
- Participate in student activities including the Law and Public Safety Club, SkillsUSA, and engagement across campus departments such as Student Life.
- Accept teaching assignments, based on the needs of the college, at one or more of the following locations: L.L. Polk campus (Polkton), Old Charlotte Highway campus (Monroe), or in community locations (Anson and/or Union counties).
Other Expectations
- Exhibit an uncompromising commitment to SPCC as a learning-centered college through the College’s mission, vision, values, core skills and learning outcomes, and delivery of instruction and services.
- Actively participate in school and college committees and activities and school or college-related community activities and events.
- Actively participate in student recruitment and retention activities, admissions, advising, and registration activities.
- Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for the position.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Public Safety Curriculum Programs, Dean of the School of Health and Public Services and the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs/Chief Academic Officer.
- Every faculty member with the College is expected to be:
- Committed to student access, engagement, and success.
- Willing to take strategic risks related to student-oriented change.
- Capable of building strong teams.
- Motivated to establish urgency for improvement.
- Able to plan lasting and positive internal changes.
- Result-oriented, ensuring effective implementation, routine assessment of programs, and continuous data-informed improvement.
- Effective at communicating and listening to foster strong relationships, shared priorities, and inspire trust and action.
- Considerate of fiscal responsibilities and sound operations.
- Dedicated to entrepreneurial fundraising that aligns to student access, engagement, and success goals.
- Effective in developing effective external partnerships to achieve broader aims for student success.
- A creative, innovative, energetic instructional leader and a technologically sophisticated professional who is skilled in various technology applications.
- A supporter of consistent and on-going professional development initiatives, in pursuit of the college’s strategic goals.
- A fair-minded, ethical, and honest leader with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the courage and integrity to lead and accept responsibility.
- A collaborative, respectful, and honest person who is guided by a high standard of integrity and customer service.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or related field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Criminal Justice
- Minimum of 5 years working in a Criminal Justice Field.
- Minimum of 3 years training in a public safety field or teaching experience at the community college or university level.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Working knowledge/utilization of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software applications
- Possess knowledge in teaching and learning principles for adult education, which may include curriculum development, curriculum implementation, and student assessment and evaluation, appropriate to the faculty role.
- Evidence of effective problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
- Working knowledge/utilization of online learning platforms such as Canvas and Microsoft Teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Criminal Justice with 18 graduate hours in Public Administration or Forensic Science to teach in multiple programs within the Department
- Knowledge and/or experience with learning outcomes assessment
- Demonstrated innovation within the field of education and/or technology
- Evidence of a career that includes a strong work ethic with a proven track record of project completion, multi-tasking, and the ability to handle time-sensitive environments.
- Experience in a regional accreditation process, such as SACSCOC.
- Experience with goal setting and strategic planning.
Physical Demands
Special Conditions Eligibility Summary
Eeo Statement Summary
South Piedmont Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees based on job related criteria without reference to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. Applicants are requested to complete questions at the end of the online application process that are strictly voluntary. Answers to these questions will not be provided to the hiring manager, selection committee, or any other employees of South Piedmont other than the Human Resources Office. The Human Resources Office uses this information to maintain accurate confidential records on the composition of each applicant pool. If you require accommodation due to a disability in order to complete the application process, please make your request to the Human Resources Office.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
JP00660FY17-18
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
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