Adjunct Instructor - Criminal Justice

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Position Information


Position Title
Adjunct Instructor - Criminal Justice


Job Summary


The Arts/Communications/Social Sciences Division is accepting applications for a part-time instructor in Criminal Justice.

Adjunct applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Submission of an application places candidates in an applicant pool for consideration as instructional needs arise. Positions are offered based on course availability, enrollment, and departmental needs. Applicants will be contacted only if an instructional assignment becomes available and their qualifications align with the course requirements.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of, and commitment to, the comprehensive community college mission.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to fostering an engaging learning environment for a diverse student body.
• Flexibility for teaching courses offered day, evening, and online.
• Instructional expertise to deliver instruction for 21st century learners and assess student learning outcomes as appropriate to ensure academic quality.
• Facility with a range of teaching and learning strategies to foster active learning and student success, which contributes to the fulfillment of the College's strategic goals.
• Willingness to participate in activities or on college committees that contribute to the success of students.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Criminal Justice, Criminal Law, or Law Enforcement or Master's degree in a related field with 18 graduate credit hours in these subject areas
• Professional experience working in law enforcement or the criminal justice system

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and lecture for extended periods of time.

EOE Statement


Kishwaukee College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and any reasonable and timely accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act will be made upon documented request by the employee.

Position Status
Part Time


Hours per Week

Weeks per Year

Budgeted Hours per Year

Temporary Position - Begin Date

Temporary Positions - End Date

Type of Position
PT Non-Benefited


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Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
F106P


Number of Vacancies
1


Job Open Date
09/15/2026


Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions Summary

Advertising Summary
Internal Posting for Position, College Website


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Description of Job Duty


Responsibilities of a Kishwaukee College Adjunct Instructor include:

• Promoting the philosophy, mission, and vision of Kishwaukee College
• Providing engaging, enthusiastic, and student-centered teaching to community college students
• Establishing a professional classroom atmosphere that encourages mutual respect and civil engagement
• Contributing a collegial, collaborative and positive attitude to the college campus
• Understanding and conveying the essentials of the course discipline that students should master
• Maintaining high academic standards while demonstrating equitability and fairness
• Working successfully and productively in a team environment with full time faculty
• Performing the necessary duties of an adjunct instructor to ensure quality instruction.

Essential Duty?
Yes


Percentage Of Time
100