Criminal Justice Instructor - Adjunct

Adjunct Faculty PositionGreen River College seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach Criminal Justice, Criminal Investigations and Forensic Science courses. We seek highly committed individuals who can bring industry experience and leadership in serving students in the Criminal Justice program. The college seeks applicants with a commitment to innovate and maintain a high-quality education program, to work with diverse communities, and to cultivate student success through teaching, coaching, and mentoring. Currently, instruction is both on campus and online. The program seeks to hire individuals with the ability to utilize a variety of instructional methods to deliver innovative hands-on learning experiences to a wide range of students. Candidates should bring experience and expertise that is especially suited to enhancing the success of under-represented and marginalized student populations. Candidates from diverse origins/backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. The college welcomes individuals to apply who are strong advocates for all areas of criminal justice from the crime scene to the lab, the courtroom and corrections with knowledge and understanding of current trends and industry practices, and a thorough understanding of current technology found in the workplace. We are looking for individuals with experience working collaboratively with people of diverse abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives with a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace. Candidates should have demonstrated administrative, organizational, and interpersonal skills, who can work well with students, colleagues, and other staff in a team environment.Green River College's student body is made up of approximately 41% Academic Transfer students, 34% Professional-Technical students, 15% Adult Basic Education student, and 3% Applied Bachelor degrees. Green River College has four campuses, including the main campus in Auburn, Washington, with satellite campuses in Kent, downtown Auburn, and Enumclaw. Green River programs serve high school graduates, Running Start students (dual enrollment in local high schools and the college), those seeking retraining for the workforce, international students, students learning English, and Continuing Education students. Green River's service areas are increasingly ethnically diverse, comprising African Americans, African immigrants, Asian Americans, Asians, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Middle Eastern Americans, among other communities.We commit to be an anti-racist institution where all students, faculty, and staff receive the access, resources, and services needed to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals. Green River College makes social and economic justice, equity, and inclusion our highest priorities. The Green River College definition of equity encompasses all identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, economic status, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religion/spirituality, immigration status, age, and culture. We understand individual needs vary widely, and the effects of discrimination and historical oppression must be taken into account while aiming for equitable opportunities and outcomes for all.Position ResponsibilitiesTeach a variety of industry-related courses which may include the following subject areas: introductory course in criminal justice and forensic science, criminal and procedural law, corrections, criminal evidence and investigations, policing, etc.Currently courses are being offered in person, online and hybrid formats.The Criminal Justice Department at Green River College seeks an instructor to teach classes including, but not limited to, the following courses for both Criminal Justice majors and non-majors: CJ& 101 – Introduction to Criminal Justice CJ& 105 – Introduction to Corrections CJ& 110 – Criminal Law CJ 120 – Criminal Justice Professions CJ 200 – Constitutional Law CJ 205 – Criminal Evidence CJ 220 – Race, Class & Criminal Justice CJ 236 – Policing CJ& 240 – Introduction to Forensic ScienceMinimum QualificationsThe minimum qualifications for disciplines on this list are any bachelor's degree and two years of related work experience.Experience that indicates a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical and learning disabilities.Experience teaching Administration of Justice, Courts, Corrections courses at the college or professional level. See website for list of courses in Criminal Justice and Forensic Technology Programs.Preferred QualificationsPrior teaching experience or demonstrated experience in training or facilitating hands-on experiential learning approaches. Work experience with a criminal justice or forensic agency.Prior teaching experience in face to face and online delivery platforms.Master's degree or higher in related field.Specialized experience and/or training in Corrections, Policing, Law, Forensic Science or Criminal InvestigationsSupplemental InformationA Cover Letter which specifically describes how you meet each qualificationResumeSupplemental question(s)At this time, Green River College is not sponsoring for H1-B Visas. This position is part of a bargaining unit subject to a collective bargaining agreement. All offers of employment are subject to background checks. (Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.) Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law RCW 28B.112.080. Green River College is a tobacco free campus. For more information on the tobacco policy, please visit the following link: of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report— Green River College's Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information for the past three calendar years. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of Human Resources, 12401 SE 320th Street, Auburn, WA 98092-3622, View phone number on click.appcast.io. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Support Services at View phone number on click.appcast.io; TTY View phone number on click.appcast.io.Green River College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, perceived or actual sensory, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Green River College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including sex-based harassment, and sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Green River College's Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, or both.More than Just a Paycheck! Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package.Health Benefits: Adjunct faculty may become eligible for benefits if they work two (2) consecutive quarters at 50% or more of full time academic load in order to qualify for benefits (based on instructional hours only).Newly-hired adjunct faculty are eligible for PEBB insurance benefits when they have taught 50 percent or more of a full-time workload* for two consecutive quarters at one or more public higher education institutions, going on benefits the start of the second quarter at 50% or more. Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under the Public Employees Benefits Board. Adjunct faculty who initially meet the State Board Retirement Plan Eligibility criteria after June 30, 2011 are given the option to participate in the State Board Plan (TIAA-CREF) or to participate in TRS 3, and have 30 days to make a choice. The eligibility threshold for participation in the State Board Retirement Plan (TIAA-CREF) is 50 percent of a full-time workload* at one or more college districts or the State Board for two consecutive quarters. There may be other options available under limited circumstances. Leave accruals and usage are governed by the faculty master contract. *Half time is defined as one-half