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An Adjunct Writing Professor is a part-time faculty member who teaches writing courses, typically at a college or university. They are responsible for designing lesson plans, grading assignments, and providing feedback to help students improve their writing skills. Unlike full-time professors, adjuncts usually work on a contractual basis and may teach at multiple institutions. Their role focuses primarily on instruction rather than research or administrative duties.

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Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice

Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice

Oklahoma City Community College

Oklahoma City, OK • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Position Information
Position Information (Default Section)
Posting Number
Adjunct_0401957
Classification Title
Adjunct Professor
Working Title
Adjunct Professor of Criminal Justice
Datatel Position ID
SOSC6ADJCRJS1A
Annual Hours
As needed or assigned
Placement Range
$740 per Credit Hour
Position Type
Adjunct Faculty
Job Category
General Description
An adjunct faculty member at Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility of instruction. The Adjunct Professor Criminal Justice may be assigned traditional on-campus courses or online instruction.Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the division to which the adjunct faculty member belongs as well as the College as a whole.
What position does this position report to?
Dean of the Division of Social Sciences and Department Chair - Sociology
What position(s) reports to this position?
None
Minimum Education/Experience
Master's degree in Criminal Justice or a Master's degree in a related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Criminal Justice or Sociology.
Applicant required to attach transcript conferring the required degree and graduate hours
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Teaching/instructional experience
Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles
Ability to work in person in the greater Oklahoma City area
Demonstrated positive human relations and communication skills
Committed to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college education
Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (such as Moodle)
Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers
Ability to work well as a team member in an instructional unit
Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing
Ability to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting concepts
Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
1. GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sedentary work: The person in this position may occasionally exert up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
This position requires the person to frequently move about the classroom to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position.
This position requires the person to frequently communicate with colleagues and students to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.
This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer; other office equipment and mobile devices to prepare instructional documents and answer email correspondence.
3. VISUAL ACUITY:
This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.
4. WORKING CONDITIONS
This position's essential functions are performed in an indoor, classroom or office setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional experience in a criminal justice-related field
Course/instructional design experience
Experience in online course instruction
Required Training
Work Hours
This adjunct position will be for teaching during the day-time on OCCC campus or on a high school campus teaching concurrent high school students.
Department
Division of Social Sci.
Job Open Date
03/03/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
HR Contact
Beth Holmes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are to thoroughly complete the electronic application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume, and transcript conferring Master's degree and a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Criminal Justice or Sociology.
Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.
For application assistance or questions, please contact Human Resources at (405) 682-7542, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM
Job Duties
Job Duties (Position Specific)
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement)
An adjunct faculty member is primarily responsible for supporting student learning by providing quality instruction in courses that the adjunct faculty member and the dean/director agree will be taught. Quality instruction includes clear course objectives, prepared and relevant class activities, effective and understandable presentations of learning materials, fair and understandable grading practices (credit classes only), timely responses to students, and a positive atmosphere in the classroom.
In addition to the primary responsibility for supporting student learning, an adjunct faculty member is expected to:
Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes for the program and/or department.
Participate in the assessment of general education outcomes for the college.
Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from program, division, and College administrators.
Attend department, division, and College meetings as required.
Acquire new knowledge and skills as appropriate for the academic discipline.
Satisfy objectives for mutually agreed upon special assignments.
Support the College's vision, mission, goals, and priorities.
Adjunct course schedules are assigned by the Department Chair.
This position may be expected to teach the following courses:
SOC 1203 Introduction to Criminal Justice
SOC 2063 Introduction to Criminology
SOC 2173 Introduction to Law Enforcement
SOC 1113 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 2023 Social Problems
Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures)
Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures
Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.
Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.
Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC's established safety and health procedures and practices.
Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.

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