Description
Teach and develop undergraduate courses in criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement practices; assess student learning and provide academic and career advising. Coordinate internships or applied labs, collaborate with colleagues and practitioners, and contribute to program service and improvement.
- • Lead and moderate classroom discussions and applied activities.
- • Stay current with criminal justice trends through literature, training, and professional networks.
- • Evaluate and grade assignments, projects, and exams.
- • Design, administer, and grade examinations.
- • Prepare and deliver lectures and labs on criminal law, policing, corrections, and investigation.
- • Develop syllabi, assignments, rubrics, and instructional materials.
- • Contribute to program assessment or applied scholarship as assigned.
- • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula and teaching methods.
- • Supervise student internships, practicums, or service-learning.
- • Maintain accurate attendance, grades, and compliance records.
- • Select textbooks, case studies, and instructional resources.
- • Advise students on courses, transfer pathways, and public safety careers.
- • Hold regular office hours for student support.
- • Collaborate with faculty and local agencies on teaching and experiential learning.
- • Assist with grant proposals for program initiatives or equipment.
- • Serve on departmental and college committees.
- • Curate readings, case law, and multimedia for outside study.
- • Support recruitment, advising, registration, and job placement efforts.
- • Offer outreach or training to justice and community partners.
- • Perform program coordination or other assigned administrative duties.
- • Participate in campus and community events.
- • Advise criminal justice student clubs or honor societies.
- • Write letters of recommendation for scholarships, internships, and jobs.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
