Part Time Instructor Criminal Justice (POOL)

Central Oregon Community College, United States

Updated: 3 days ago
Location: Bend, TEXAS
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Position Title Part Time Instructor Criminal Justice (POOL)
Classification Title Part Time Instructor
Hourly rate, Stipend, or Load Unit $714 LU
Close Date
Position Type/Employee Class Part-Time Instructor
Instructor Status
Overtime Eligible Exempt
FLSA Status Learned Professional
Campus Location Bend
Primary Purpose
Provide instruction in Criminal Justice as a member of an instructional team of full and part time instructors. Instruction is primarily in the 100 level required courses in the Associate of Applied Science Degree. These courses include, Introduction to Criminal Justice, The Judicial Process and Law Enforcement. Criminal Justice faculty should have some experience in the field through law enforcement, corrections or probation and parole. In addition to teaching within the criminal justice curriculum, faculty will direct student discussion, select learning experiences appropriate for meeting objectives and evaluate student performance in the classroom.
This is a part-time instructor position, non-represented and non-benefited.
Essenatial Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provide instruction in Criminal Justice courses in classroom, remote, or online delivery mode using established course outcomes. This includes providing individual conference time to guide and evaluate student progress. Teaching assignments may include courses taught during the day and/or evening, classes taught on any of the four campuses COCC serves, by interactive video chat technology.
  • Cooperate with the Business Department efforts to revise and standardize curricula for these classes.
  • Attend regular trainings as scheduled by the department or College.
  • Perform other essential duties and tasks specific to each location, as assigned.
Department Specific
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.
  • Thorough knowledge of field of Criminal Justice based on education and/or experience in the field.
  • Knowledge of teaching and instruction of various audiences and group dynamics.
  • Visual ability, corrected, to enable instructor to observe, direct, and supervise students in classroom situations.
  • Ability to operate or oversee the operation of computers, video chat technology (e.g. Zoom) and familiarity with or willingness to learn the learning management system (LMS) used at COCC.
  • Ability to orally communicate effectively with others, using the English language, with or without the use of an interpreter.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language, with or without the use of auxiliary aids or services.
  • Ability to review, understand and apply concepts presented in training programs, conferences, and/or professional literature.
  • Ability to work with other faculty and COCC staff at all levels.
  • Willingness to travel and/or teach at various hours and locations, as required.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with and contribute to a diverse workplace through ideas or experience.
Ergonomic Requirements
Regular office hours are established between 8 am – 5 pm during the workweek. A flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends, may be necessary due to the nature of the responsibilities. Incumbent must be able to function effectively indoors in an office environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature. Requires the ability to work at a workstation for extended periods. Requires to write, read written materials and computer screens, and ability to use telephonic conversations. Occasional lifting up to 25lbs. All individuals are required to be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Minimum Requirements
  • Master’s Degree or equivalent required.
Equivalency Statement
The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency, applicants must indicate how they qualify under equivalency by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process.
Preferred Qualifications
  • College Teaching experience preferred
EEO Statement
The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment. Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at 541.383.7216 or the Vice President for Student Affairs at 541.383.7211.
This policy covers nondiscrimination in both employment and access to educational opportunities. When brought to the attention of the appropriate parties, any such actions will be promptly and equitably responded to according to the process outlined in general procedures sections N-1, N-2, or N-3.
In support of COCC’s EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.

Similar Positions