Administration of Justice (Adjunct/Part-time)

Administration of Justice (Adjunct/Part-time) Salary: $77.44 - $98.98 Hourly Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: 02 Closing: Continuous Location: Rocklin, CA Division: Instruction Office Description In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications in all subject areas and conducts interviews for teaching positions throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available. We appreciate your interest in Sierra College! Need Help With Your Online Account? Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at View phone number on click.appcast.io if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io . Examples Of Functions and Tasks Curriculum Development – ESSENTIAL: Review and evaluate curriculum, in order to meet student interests and needs within the parameters of Divisional/Departmental budget constraints and availability of equipment and materials; coordinate with part-time instructors to enhance consistency of lecture/laboratory content; evaluate and/or revise course descriptions to fit curriculum designs; present proposals for curriculum changes to the curriculum committee and/or other appropriate shared governance body; make changes to curriculum, as necessary and as approved, within the shared governance structure; review curriculum for concordance with changes in laws, regulations, and standards; interact with public and private agency partners to develop and improve criminal justice curriculum and programs, as feasible and appropriate; represent the District in Federal, State, and local professional forums and organizations focusing on criminal justice and public safety curriculum; interact with Federal, State, and local agencies to ensure compliance with mandated course content accuracy and certification requirements. Lecture/ Laboratory Preparation – ESSENTIAL: Review and evaluate new textbooks for content, readability, and cost effectiveness; select textbooks determined to be the most useful and appropriate; read current literature (normally several sources—books, newspapers, periodicals, and other printed materials) to prepare lectures; prepare, edit, and update syllabus materials for lectures and/or laboratories; review and select and/or prepare computer and audio-visual materials for classroom/laboratory use; prepare typewritten and/or graphic handouts and/or transparencies for classroom/laboratory use; coordinate and confer with book publishing company sales representatives providing instructional materials. Student Performance Evaluation – ESSENTIAL: Develop quizzes, texts and laboratory/classroom examinations which are understandable and which fairly evaluate student progress; monitor student activity during examinations/quizzes and takes steps to prevent and/or control unacceptable behavior, e.g., cheating; deal swiftly, rationally, and consistently with persons involved in cheating and/or other unacceptable behavior; read and evaluate student responses on examinations/quizzes and marks and grades papers accordingly; assign, read, and evaluate homework assignments/projects to promote learning; tabulate scores and assign official grades; advise students on academic matters regarding their performance; refer students to appropriate student services (for example, ESL, EOPS, etc.); maintain necessary attendance and scholastic records and submit them according to published deadlines. Program Coordination – ESSENTIAL: Function as liaison with criminal justice agencies to identify their educational/training needs and implement programs as required; identify program needs, develop program objectives, and evaluate existing programs; ensure necessary records are maintained, and required reports promptly submitted; coordinate program to comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and verifying agency requirements; develop schedules of course offerings, revise and update, as needed; formulate short and long term plans and timetables to accomplish program goals; attend District meetings and participate in meetings with other public and private agencies; provide direction to part-time faculty in development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum and instructional policies and program. Shared Governance Participation – ESSENTIAL: Attend and participate in departmental meetings, advisory committee meetings, and activities; respond in writing to requests for information (for example, employment process position questionnaires, unit planning guides, environmental impact reports, etc.); participate in articulation/curriculum development, investigation and costing of departmental equipment needs and selection of textbooks; represent department by serving on campus-wide committees. Ancillary Student Services – ESSENTIAL: Provide career and degree/major counseling to students, as it relates to career planning; hold regular office hours; provide advice to students regarding academic performance; provide students and peers with a positive role model in terms of character and citizenship; participate in graduation and outstanding student award ceremonies. Minimum Qualifications Associate’s degree AND six (6) years of occupational experience in the discipline AND any certificate or license required to do this work, OR Bachelor’s or Master’s degree AND two (2) years of occupational experience in the discipline AND any certificate or license required to do this work, OR The equivalent (areas included: Administration of Justice, Police Science, Corrections, Law Enforcement.) Offer and acceptance of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, LiveScan, and tuberculosis examination as required. Verification of prior employment (teaching or work experience) may be needed to determine minimum qualifications met. Copies of transcripts with conferred degree and date MUST be attached to the application (photocopies & unofficial transcripts are accepted). 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