Position Announcement

TITLE OF POSITION/RANK:  Criminal Justice Instructor (Tenure Track)
 
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:   Behavioral/Social Sciences Department
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:   The Behavioral/Social Sciences Department seeks a highly motivated candidate with strong educational credentials with a working knowledge of developments in the profession, and the ability to put the best research and theory into practice. The candidate must be willing to teach a wide range of criminal justice topics.  The candidate must be committed to supporting the college’s curriculum development and lifelong learning goals.  Responsibilities include the following:

  • To teach fifteen (15) contact hours a week and hold a minimum of five (5) office hours/week.
  • Serve on department and college-wide committees.
  • Participate in other department and college activities and initiatives.
  • Participate in professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS:     

  •  A Master’s Degree as a minimum education requirement in Criminal Justice.  (A JD cannot be substituted for the Master’s requirement.)
  •  A minimum of one (1) year teaching experience.
  •  A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a practitioner in the field of criminal justice and/or corrections are strongly preferred.
  •  A strong working knowledge base and flexibility to teach a wide range of criminal justice courses.
  •  The ability to advise and mentor a diverse undergraduate student population in different academic settings.
  •  Familiarity with curriculum development, assessment, and the integration of technology in the classroom is preferred.
  •  Familiarity with on-line instruction.

POSITION EFFECTIVE:     Fall 2012
 
SALARY & BENEFITS:  The starting salary $57,415 plus excellent benefits (Hiring is subject to the availability of funds).
                         
TO APPLY:  Send a cover letter and resume to:  humanresources@sunywcc.edu.  Please indicate “Instructor: Criminal Justice” in the subject line of the email or mail to:
  
Director, Human Resources
Westchester Community College
Administration Building – Suite 111 
75 Grasslands Road
Valhalla, NY  10595
Fax: (914) 606-7838
 
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:   Priority will be given to applications received by January 20, 2012. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 
 
Westchester Community College is committed to providing high-quality, low-cost, comprehensive education to meet the career, transfer, vocational, remedial, and recreational needs of the Westchester community. Westchester Community College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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