Criminal Justice Faculty

$109,200 - $109,200/Yr

Center For Advanced Legal Studies - Houston, TX

Part-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Online Adjunct Faculty for Criminal Justice Education at the Center for Advanced Legal Studies is responsible for delivering high-quality education through engaging online courses. This role involves teaching live classes, recording lectures, grading assignments, and maintaining communication with students. The faculty member will also contribute to course preparation, maintain attendance records, and participate in professional development activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver interactive and engaging lectures to live online classes via Blackboard Collaborate.
• Communicate with students and administrators about assignments, progress, and attendance.
• Grade assignments promptly and provide constructive feedback.
• Submit final grades to administration by the set due date.
• Record live lecture and asynchronous attendance each week.
• Maintain accurate attendance records in accordance with current school policy.
• Prepare and update course outline and syllabus before the start of each term.
• Develop and improve course and lesson plans.
• Participate in the selection of textbooks and instructional materials.
• Conduct informal and formal reviews of course components to ensure their relevance to industry standards.
• Ensure course design in the Canvas LMS adheres to institutional standards.
• Complete the Faculty Development Plan and Data Sheet annually.
• Attend required training and professional development activities.
• Participate in faculty meetings and bi-annual graduation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field.
• Four years of related practical work experience in the subject area(s) taught.
• Outstanding professional experience in the field.
• Evidence of experience in the selected area(s) of instruction.
• Commitment to continued professional growth through continuing education opportunities.
• Teaching experience is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Canvas LMS or Blackboard Collaborate.
• High level of technical ability and willingness to learn if not previously used Canvas/Blackboard.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $2,100 per course for an 8-week duration.
• Opportunity for professional development and continuing education.