Instructor, Criminal Justice, Occupational Extension (Re-Advertised)

Job Title Instructor, Criminal Justice, Occupational Extension (Re-advertised) Job Description

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) is currently the fourth largest of North Carolina's Community College System's 58 institutions. On our six campuses and through our online offerings, we annually serve approximately 27,500 students, 60% of whom are students of color. We strive to offer programs that provide equitable educational outcomes for all students representing all backgrounds, including, but not limited to, ability, age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. At GTCC, we are committed to cultivating a workplace culture of inclusion that welcomes, develops, supports, and empowers employees. We are looking for an exceptional leader, who shares our institutional mission, vision, and values, to join the instructional team.

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, developing curriculum courses, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college. The full-time Criminal Justice (Occupational Extension) faculty member participates in the planning, implementation, evaluation, and revision of the program curriculum. Faculty will also be required to teach in one or more of our public safety areas depending on qualifications.

This job is campus-based and requires the instructor to be on campus.

Mid Salary Duties/Functions

Teaching

Prepare & teach departmental courses to include:

• developing learner centered lesson plans
• employing teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles
• incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments
• creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population
• preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate
• updating and revising curriculum to maintain currency
• developing new courses as needed to support the instructional mission
• participating in the development and review of course and program/general education outcomes as appropriate
• developing, conducting and documenting appropriate assessment of student learning in outcomes courses and programs/general education as appropriate

Professional Development

Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by:

• participating in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation
• participating in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies

Administration

Provide daily & ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment and student records to include:

• maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment
• providing for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions
• maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, Self-Service/Web-Advisor, Canvas)
• complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations

Student Support

Provide an environment conducive to student success to include:

• conducting recruiting activities
• providing academic advising
• promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success
• assisting students with the registration and graduation process
• referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate
• maintain student records

College Service

Support college-wide endeavors to include:

• collaboration with faculty and staff from other divisions/departments to promote communication, coordinate schedules and support student success
• serving on department, division and college committees
• participating in GTCC institutional initiatives
• collaborating with educational partners, business/industry and/or external agencies as appropriate to promote the instructional mission of GTCC
• supporting collegiality and teaching excellence by actively participating in the professional development of new and veteran faculty (e.g., mentoring and peer observation)
• participating in extracurricular student activities/clubs
• attending college professional development sessions, college/division/department meetings, graduation and convocation, as required
• demonstrate and model the College's employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.
• perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Difficult Challenges Contacts Education Required

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field from a regionally accredited college/university

• A valid North Carolina Driver's License or the ability to attain one upon hire.

• Current General Instructor (GI) certification by NC Department of Justice, Training and Standards Division

• Current Speed Measurement Instrument (SMI) Instructor Certification by NC Department of Justice, Training and Standards Division

Education Preferred

• Master's degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field from a regionally accredited college/university.

• Current Certification by Training and Standards Division as an Instructor in the General Instructor (GI) Certification Course, or ability to obtain certification upon hire.

Experience Required

• Five years of relevant field experience in criminal justice (law enforcement, corrections, probation/parole, homeland security, etc.)

• Three years of post-secondary teaching and/or industry training experience in Criminal Justice using any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminar.

• Three years of law enforcement training/teaching experience based on regulatory training standards.

• Administrative and/or supervisory experience.

Experience Preferred

• Greater than five years of relevant field experience in criminal justice (law enforcement, corrections, probation/parole, homeland security, etc.)

• Greater than three years of post-secondary teaching and/or industry training experience in Criminal Justice using any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminar.

• Greater than three years of law enforcement training/teaching experience based on regulatory training standards.

• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes.

• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems.

• Experience as a Qualified Assistant (QA) through the NC Department of Justice, Training and Standards Division.

• Community college teaching or training experience preferred.

KSA Required

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its "open door" policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Instructor must be able to:

• Multi-task

• Respect Diversity

• Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.

• Create and maintain a learner centered environment

• Communicate effectively

• Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions

KSA Preferred Department/Job Specific Requirements

The following (compliance) training is required and must be completed within the first 30 days of hire with annual refresher training thereafter: (additional training may be added as needed)

• Reporting Requirements

• Anti-Discrimination/Harassment & Title IX

• Safety/Shooter on Campus

• Personal Information Protection Training (PIP)

• Ethics and Social Responsibility

• eLearning Level One in Canvas (before the first day of the first semester teaching)

• eLearning Levels Two and Three in Canvas for instructors who teach online or hybrid delivery methods (before the first day of the first semester teaching)

Specific Departmental Requirements:

Stay abreast of CDC standards for employees, students, and visitors.

Physical Demands

Physical Activity: Long periods of standing and or walking

Environmental Hazard(s): <15%
Lifting: 20<->50lbs.

Lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Stoop, bend, squat, lift, reach overhead

Other:

1.Criminal history checks with acceptable results are required.

2.Requires some evening and weekend hours

3.Must work at some off campus and community locations.

4.Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Posting Type Faculty