Part-Time Criminal Justice Faculty

Columbia Southern University

Job Description

 

Job Title: Part-Time Faculty, Criminal Justice

Department: College of Safety and Emergency Services

Reports to: Academic Program Director and Lead Faculty

FLSA: Exempt

Hours: As necessary to meet teaching guidelines

Location: Off-Campus, Remote

Job Summary

 

Columbia Southern University’s College of Safety and Emergency Services seeks one part-time faculty to teach courses related to law and legal studies at the graduate and undergraduate level to include Judicial Process (CMJ 3304), Criminal Law (CMJ 3301), Constitutional Law (CMJ 3309, CMJ 6301), and Criminal Evidence and Legal Issues (CMJ 3303). All applicants should include in the cover letter which course(s) they are interested in teaching.

Part-time faculty provide teaching and instruction to Columbia Southern University students and collaborates with other faculty to promote an engaging learning environment. In addition to the teaching responsibility, faculty serve as subject matter experts within their assigned discipline. 

Essential Job Tasks (Additional Duties May Be Assigned.)

• Teaches undergraduate and/or graduate courses within the qualified discipline, to include the following:
• Records and posts a welcome video and transcript.
• Communicates with students to encourage engagement and course completion.
• Participates in the classroom on four separate days during the week.
• Responds to student email inquiries in a timely manner (48 hours) utilizing the university’s assigned email account. 
• Facilitates discussion boards.
• Reviews student submissions and provides relevant, substantive, and value-added feedback in a timely manner through the Blackboard Learning Management System. Feedback should explain point deduction/loss per the rubric. 
• Host two live lectures during units 2 and 6.
• Serves as course content expert to assist with curriculum maintenance and reviews individual courses for rigor and currency.
• Resolves academic integrity concerns, grade inflation, and grade challenges. 
• Participates in faculty development opportunities and university mandatory training annually.
• Other responsibilities and projects as assigned by the Academic Program Director and lead faculty.
  
  

Qualifications

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 

Knowledge 

• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.  
• Academic Processes - Knowledge of university guidelines, course descriptions, and academic terminology.    
• Clerical - Knowledge of office administrative procedures including word processing, managing files and records, typing, and other office procedures. 
• Computer - Knowledge of basic computer processes including word processing, web browsing, and Microsoft Office including Basic Microsoft Excel.  
• Mathematics - Knowledge of basic mathematics. 
  
  
  

Skills 

• Critical Thinking - Uses logic and reasoning to look at different types of information in order to make conclusions and work through problems.  
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.  
• Research - Locates key facts and information in order to learn more about different types of information.  
• Interpersonal Skills - Communicates and interacts with people effectively while being aware of social perceptions.  
• Time Management - Manages one’s own time to accomplish assigned tasks. 
• Attention to Detail - Thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task ensuring all aspects are reviewed. 
  
  
  

Abilities 

• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.  
• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. 
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.  
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.  
• Selective Attention (Vigilance) - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. 
  
  
  

Education and/or Experience 

• Possess a JD from an accredited program/college/university (undergraduate courses), or 
• Possess a JD from an accredited program/college/university and possess a terminal degree (PhD) from an accredited program/college/university (graduate courses), and 
• Experience teaching courses, and
• At least three years professional experience in the related subject matter.
  
  
  

Equipment Required 

Instructors are required to provide their own equipment. This includes: 

• Computer, telephone, and printer with a scanner. 
• Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Blackboard, and internal database software. 
• Internet access with sufficient speed/bandwidth is required to perform job responsibilities. 
  
  
  

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Supervisory Responsibilities 

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.