Duties/Functions |
Administrative Responsibilities • Maintain knowledge of/compliance with the North Carolina Community College System requirements and external programmatic accreditation standards for assigned academic program. • Continuously evaluates national, regional, and local workforce trends in the law enforcement field and in accordance with the NC Criminal Justice Education Training and Standards Commission, the NC Sheriff’s Education and Training Standards Commission, and the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST). • Provide leadership to program curriculum development/revision including ensuring establishment of effective student learning outcomes and related assessment methods. • Conduct and document bi-annual academic assessment process requirements in stated timelines. • Contribute to the development of a data based, student centered schedule in collaboration with the Dean. • Participate in the college’s hiring process for full and part time faculty; orient new faculty to program policies. • In coordination with the Dean, provide evaluative feedback to program faculty/staff regarding job performance. • Develop and recommend teaching assignments for program faculty to the Dean. • Conduct and document regular faculty meetings to ensure good communication. • Support students through the academic program promoting retention and graduation. • Develop and participate in program recruitment activities that promote enrollment. • Participate in the resolution of student complaints in accordance with college policy. • Prepare and/or reviews course substitutions for submission to the Dean. • Contribute to development, implementation and oversight of departmental budgets. • Participate in the management and support of instructional spaces (i.e., technology needs, inventory control, etc.). • Identify/promote professional development for faculty to ensure continued program relevancy and excellent teaching. • Participate in program review and unit planning processes. • Conduct and document program advisory committee meetings as required. • Participate in the establishment and coordination of clinical or work based learning sites (if applicable). • Coordinate outreach and develop/maintain relationships with industry-related personnel and employers; participates in professional organizations promoting advancement of the profession. • Participate in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies. • Tracking and facilitate mandatory GTCC trainings. Teaching Prepare and teach departmental courses to include: • developing learner centered lesson plans • employing teaching strategies and 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 and compliance with accreditation standards • 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 Administration Provide daily and 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, WebAdvisor, Moodle) • 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 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. Additional Duties and Responsibilities: • Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor |
Experience Required |
• 5 years of relevant field experience in criminal justice (law enforcement, corrections, probation/parole, homeland security, etc.) • 3 years teaching and/or industry training experience in criminal justice topics in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars • Experience with direct supervision of employees to include performance evaluation. • Experience with national accreditation standards for Criminal Justice programs. |
Experience Preferred |
• Greater than 5 years of relevant field experience in criminal justice (law enforcement, corrections, probation/parole, homeland security, etc.) • Greater than 3 years teaching and/or industry training experience in criminal justice topics in any of the following formats: teaching courses, training sessions, conducting professional development workshops, and/or other continuing education seminars • Teaching/training experience in a post-secondary institution. • Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes • Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems. |