Criminal Justice Instructor (full-time, tenure track)

Criminal Justice Instructor Position

John A. Logan College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Criminal Justice Instructor position within the Department of Communication, Humanities, and Social Science. Located in southern Illinois, John A. Logan College is a comprehensive community college committed to academic excellence, student success, and meaningful engagement with the region it serves.

The Criminal Justice Instructor is responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing high-quality instruction in assigned criminal justice courses across multiple instructional modalities, including face-to-face, online, hybrid, or hyflex formats, based on departmental and institutional needs. Instructional responsibilities include establishing clear learning outcomes, utilizing evidence-based and inclusive teaching strategies, maintaining academic rigor, and evaluating student learning to support continuous improvement. This aligns with institutional expectations for instructional effectiveness and student success.

In addition to teaching, the instructor is expected to actively participate in curriculum development, assessment of student learning outcomes, and program improvement efforts, ensuring alignment among course outcomes, instructional activities, and assessments. The position includes maintaining current course syllabi aligned with master syllabi and program goals, and supporting institutional and accreditation requirements as applicable.

The role includes coordination and supervision of criminal justice internships and service learning experiences, engagement with the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee, and contribution to student recruitment, retention, and workforce pathway development. The faculty member supports continuous program improvement by incorporating feedback, assessment data, and industry trends to strengthen student outcomes and workforce alignment.

The position requires active engagement in departmental, divisional, and college service, including participation in meetings, committees, and collaborative initiatives. The instructor is expected to engage in ongoing professional development to remain current in criminal justice practices, pedagogy, instructional technologies, and emerging workforce needs. All duties and workload expectations are governed by the Full-Time Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to student-centered instruction, academic integrity, collaboration, continuous improvement, and community engagement, consistent with the College's mission.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education required: Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice, or a closely related field.

Education preferred: Bachelor's degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice, or a closely related field.

Experience required:

• Minimum of 2,000 hours of professional experience in the criminal justice field, appropriate to assigned teaching responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats appropriate for instruction, student interaction, and professional collaboration.

Experience preferred:

• More than 2,000 hours of professional experience in the criminal justice field.
• Previous teaching or training experience, preferably in a post-secondary or workforce training environment.
• Experience working with diverse populations or in community-based or public service settings relevant to criminal justice.

Essential Functions & Position Duties

Essential duties are performed in accordance with the Full-Time Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement (jalc.edu website) and include, but are not limited to:

• Provide instruction at scheduled class times in assigned criminal justice courses, ensuring high-quality, student-centered learning experiences.
• Teach a minimum of fifteen (15) credit hours per semester during fall and spring semesters, consistent with contractual expectations.
• Maintain and post eight (8) office hours per week for student consultation, as permitted by the Full-Time Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Develop, maintain, and deliver course syllabi aligned with master syllabi, program outcomes, and institutional expectations.
• Evaluate student performance and maintain accurate academic records using the College's learning management system.
• Utilize evidence-based, inclusive instructional strategies to support diverse learners and promote student success.
• Participate in curriculum development, course revision, and assessment of student learning outcomes, ensuring alignment of outcomes, instructional activities, and assessments.
• Coordinate and supervise criminal justice internships and experiential learning opportunities, ensuring alignment with program and workforce expectations.
• Engage with the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee to support program relevance, continuous improvement, and workforce alignment.
• Participate in recruitment, retention, and advising activities for criminal justice students.
• Attend and actively participate in departmental, divisional, and college meetings, as well as required committees and service activities.
• Be available to teach courses during daytime, evening, weekend, or alternative scheduling formats, as determined by departmental and institutional needs.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain current knowledge in criminal justice practice, pedagogy, and instructional technologies.
• Observe and enforce College policies and procedures, including those related to academic integrity and student conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the scope of a tenure-track faculty role.

Non-Essential Functions of the Position

• Support departmental and college initiatives, including special projects, events, and community engagement activities, as assigned.
• Participate in grant-related activities, pilot programs, or workforce initiatives when opportunities arise and align with program and institutional goals.
• Assist with the development or revision of instructional materials, program resources, or supplemental learning activities beyond regular course assignments.
• Contribute to advisory, outreach, or partnership activities that enhance program visibility and community connections.
• Provide mentorship or support to adjunct faculty, student workers, or peers, as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are consistent with the scope of a tenure-track faculty role and support departmental or institutional priorities.

Physical and Emotional Environment

• Work is performed in a variety of instructional settings, including classrooms, laboratories, simulation environments (if applicable), and office spaces, as well as in community or field-based locations associated with internships or experiential learning.
• The position requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods, move about instructional and campus environments, and frequently use standard instructional technologies and office equipment.
• Duties may require lifting or carrying instructional materials or equipment of moderate weight.
• The faculty member must be able to communicate effectively with students, colleagues, and community partners in both individual and group settings.
• The role involves regular interaction with diverse student populations, requiring the ability to foster an inclusive, respectful, and supportive learning environment.
• The position requires the ability to manage multiple responsibilities concurrently, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing instructional, departmental, and institutional needs.
• The faculty member must exercise sound judgment, professionalism, and emotional regulation when addressing student concerns, academic issues, and sensitive or high-stakes situations.
• The role requires maintaining professional boundaries, confidentiality, and adherence to College policies, including those related to student conduct, academic integrity, and workplace expectations.
• Work may involve evening, weekend, or alternative scheduling, and may include variability in workload based on instructional and institutional demands.

Salary: Per JALC Faculty Contract. The salary schedule can be found on page 57.

The following documents must be submitted with the application:

• Resume
• Unofficial copies of all college transcripts
• Any relevant licenses or certifications
• Cover letter
• Three references

John A. Logan College offers a variety of benefits to employees. These benefits include, but are not limited to:

• State Universities Retirement System (SURS)
• Health, vision, and dental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation, and sick)
• Paid holidays
• JALC tuition waiver after 6 months of employment

JALC Mission: "To enrich lives through learning and community engagement."

John A. Logan College is an equal-opportunity employer. John A. Logan does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.