Job Description
The Criminal Justice instructor is a full-time, salaried position responsible for coordinating, planning, preparing, presenting, and evaluating educational instruction in psychology. These responsibilities involve developing and implementing the syllabus, achieving student learning outcomes, evaluating student performance, record-keeping, and related activities. Related activities include, but are not limited to, advising, serving on various committees, coordinating with business, industry, and universities, participating in recruiting and retention efforts, and participating in professional activities and organizations. This is a 9-month faculty position reporting to the District Director of Social Sciences.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Criminal Justice or a Master's degree and 18 graduate hours in Criminal Justice
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with students

PREFERRED:

• Master's degree or higher in Criminal Justice
• Teaching experience at the Community College level
• Experience with classroom technology
• Experience with outcome and program assessment
• Ability to use Microsoft Office, Office 365, Canvas, and Outlook

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Teach criminal justice courses; prepare, administer, and grade periodic tests, assignments, and/or program assessment data; maintain a record of student attendance as required by the Mississippi Community College Board.
OTHER RELEVANT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge and support of College policies and procedures
• Must have the ability and vocabulary required to communicate with all levels of staff, faculty, students, and the public in the performance of the job
• Significant criminal justice experience
• Ability to travel between campus locations

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Interested applicants should attach and submit the following:

• Application at www.northwestms.edu
• Resume
• Transcripts
• Three (3) Professional References

About Us
Northwest Mississippi Community College is a two-year, open access public community college primarily serving 11 counties in northwest Mississippi. Our vision states that "Northwest Mississippi Community College transforms our students' lives, enriches our communities, and strives for excellence in our educational programs and services."

Accreditation

Northwest Mississippi Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Associate of Arts degree, the Associate of Applied Science degree and certificates in career education. Questions about the accreditation of Northwest Mississippi Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).

Affirmative Action

Northwest Mississippi Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran in all its programs and activities. Northwest Mississippi Community College prohibits sexual harassment and all forms of sexual violence, regardless of sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990/Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: Disability Support Services Coordinator, Tate Hall, P.O. Box 7046, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3309, e-mail address mkelsay@northwestms.edu; Title II of the Age Discrimination Act: Vice President for Finance and Administration, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7017, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3216, e-mail address jhorton@northwestms.edu; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972/Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: (For student-related matters) Associate Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management, Tate Hall, P.O. Box 7010, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 562-3409, e-mail address trush@northwestms.edu or (for employment-related matters) Director of Human Resources, James P. McCormick Administration Building, P.O. Box 7038, 4975 Highway 51 North, Senatobia, MS 38668, telephone number (662) 560-5216, email estanford@northwestms.edu.

Safety Statement

The safety and security of students, faculty, and staff is very important to Northwest Mississippi Community College. A copy of the Annual Security Report, published annually by the Campus Police Department, details Northwest policies and procedures regarding campus safety. A copy of the report, which contains the annual crime statistics report, is available online in the current Northwest Bulletin (www.northwestms.edu/bulletin) or on the Northwest website (www.northwestms.edu) and in printed form upon request from the Campus Police Office at (662) 562-3314.