Criminal Justice Instructional Faculty

Position Number: 1.2.13.2. Date: April 1, 2024

Position Title: Criminal Justice Instructional Faculty

Department: Criminal Justice Division: Social Science

Reports to: Vice President of Academic Administration

Grade: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Criminal Justice Adjunct Faculty is responsible to the Vice President of Academic Administration.

The position is part-time, Instructional Faculty, and does not offer benefits, as specified in the Faculty

Handbook. The successful candidate will have responsibility for teaching across the Criminal Justice

curriculum.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent the biblical worldview, mission, vision, and core values of HLGU by one's statements,

teaching, and deportment

• Respectful of the history, heritage, and values of HLGU

• Represent HLGU well, both on and off campus

• Advise criminal justice majors

• Prepare and teach courses

• Grade and return exams and homework in a timely fashion

• Stay current in teaching field, textbooks, and instructional resources

• Assist in evaluating, planning, and revising curriculum in response to changing cultural and

vocational needs

• Start each class on time and fill the scheduled time with appropriate content and procedures

• Seek Academic Office approval before changing class dates or for any class cancellations

• Report all missed or cancelled class times or office hours to the academic office

• Implement and manage procedures to insure records and student information is properly handled

• Track student attendance on the campus software system

• Submit grades on the campus software system by deadlines set in the Registrar's Office

• Communicate through the official campus email system which is encrypted to meet federal

guidelines for student privacy rights (FERPA)

• Submit textbook orders on the software system

• Follow all HLGU institutional and instructional policies and procedures

• Sign and return all contracts, addendum overload contracts, etc., by the deadline

• Submit syllabi, semester schedules, final grades, professional development plans and reports,

performance evaluations, etc., on time

• Track relevant student data for Student Learning Improvement Assessment as required by

department plans

• Participate in departmental cycle for Academic Program Review (APR) and all other

• Accreditation Reaffirmation efforts

• Seek academic office approval before engaging guest speakers or planning field trips

• Requisition and gain approval before purchasing equipment or supplies

• Contact academic office concerning student issues that may lead to disciplinary action

• Contact the Vice President for Academic Administration concerning academic dishonesty

• Follow all other institutional and instructional policies and procedures as established and as will

be, from time to time, developed

• Attend faculty and department meetings, workshops and in-service training

Represent the department as necessary to outside constituents like prospective students

DEPARTMENTAL RELATIONSHIPS

• This position answers ultimately to the university President but is accountable to the division

chair, and the Vice President for Academic Administration.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of word processing, email programs, spreadsheets, and databases.

• Ability to learn to use aspects of HLGU's current Electronic Records Program (ERP) and Learning

• Management System (LMS), especially the Faculty Portal.

• No heavy lifting or unusual physicals needs are contemplated for this job.

• Must have values consistent with the mission and purpose of Hannibal-LaGrange University.

• Must agree to sign and abide by the standards of employment on the back of the application, and

in the employee handbook.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND TRAINING

• A PhD or other academic-level doctoral degree in the academic content area is preferred. A

master's degree in the academic content area is required.

• Vocational experience preferred.

• Committed evangelical Christian and active church member

• 1-3 years of prior teaching experience in higher education

• Academic qualifications appropriate for responsibilities (18 graduate hours in the content area)

• Evidence of mastery of the subject(s) to be taught

• Desire to instill Christian values through teaching and personal example

Disclaimer

• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required. HLGU reserves the right to revise or change job duties, required skills, or qualifications as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.

Founded in 1858, Hannibal-LaGrange University is a four-year Christian university located in Hannibal, Missouri, just 100 miles north of St. Louis, Missouri. The mission of Hannibal-LaGrange University is to provide an excellent education in both liberal arts and professional disciplines in a distinctively Christian environment that integrates Christian faith and learning in preparing graduates for personal and career effectiveness.

To apply, please submit an application, including a cover letter here.

In addition to articulating interest and qualifications, cover letters should highlight the candidate's commitment to Jesus Christ, his/her understanding of teaching as a Christian vocation, and articulate an understanding of the integration of Christianity and his/her discipline.

For any questions regarding the position, contact Human Resources at 573-629-3058, or via email at humanresources@hlg.edu. Hannibal-LaGrange University seeks to employ qualified individuals without regard to age, sex, race, color, national origin, or disability, who can function effectively within the University's mission and purposes.