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Columbus Technical College is seeking an individual to serve as a full-time instructor for the Criminal Justice Program. Under general supervision, this individual will prepare lesson plans for classroom instruction; evaluate students' progress in attaining goals, objectives, and student learning outcomes; academically advise students; attend faculty development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences as needed. Further requirements include assisting with recruitment, retention, job placement efforts, and sustaining a credible advisory board for the program. This position requires day, night, evening, on-line and teaching 2 days a week at high school(s) within the service area. This position is full-time/exempt.
Please note the following information regarding this position:

• May be required to teach high school students

• May require teaching on or off campus throughout our service delivery area (Muscogee County, Stewart County, Quitman County, Chattahoochee County, Harris County, and Talbot County)

• May require travel

Responsibilities:

• Teach at the High school 2-3 days a week Spring/Fall

• Maintaining expertise in subject area

• Obtaining and maintaining licenses and certifications

• Following state standards in the development of program and course instructional outlines, goals and objectives

• Maintain program standards by participating in related advisory committee meetings and working directly with local employers

• Contribute to the writing of accreditation and assessment reports

• Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares budget requests

• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports

• Completes all internal and external training requirements timely

• Maintains knowledge of current policies, laws, trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate policy notices, interpretations and attending training sessions, meetings and conferences

• Responsible for career service activities for the technical college. Markets the program services to the employment community

• Coordinates the provision of services such as job placement between students and employers

• Creates employer awareness by active involvement in community organizations

• Makes presentations about the college's programs as well as labor market conditions and trends

• Assists with the design and execution of special events, projects and activities as requested

• Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior

• Creates and maintains a high-performance environment characterized by positive leadership and strong team orientation

• Ensures adherence to technical college and safety requirements in classrooms and labs by following established procedures

• Correctly assesses the educational needs and class progress of students

• Selects and obtains appropriate educational materials for courses

• Prepares reports on the status of students in the program indicating whether performance is aligned with performance indicators, program goals and progress schedule

• Ensures consistency in syllabi, lesson plans, tests, and other appropriate materials

• Prepares appropriate curricula, including non-traditional content and methods to achieve objectives and goals of students

• Prepares lesson plans, prepares lectures, writes course overviews and outlines

• Prepare tests, class projects and case studies; grades papers; averages grade, prepares grade reports, and coordinates make-up tests with learning lab

• Completes all internal and external training requirements timely

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Criminal Justice or related field from an accredited college or university *AND* GA Peace Officer's Standard and Training (P.O.S.T) Certification and Transcript *AND* Two (2) or more years of teaching instruction in the Criminal Justice Field

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• A Master's Degree or higher from an accredited institution in Criminal Justice or related field (i.e. Justice Administration) *AND* Two (2) or more years in the Criminal Justice Workforce or teaching discipline

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• A Master's Degree from an accredited institution with 18 graduate semester hours or 27 graduate quarter hours in Criminal Justice or related field *AND* Two (2) or more years of experience in the Criminal Justice workforce or teaching discipline.

Salary/Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include state holidays, annual, personal, and sick leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits Program.

Please note:If you are a current retiree of the State of Georgia Teachers Retirement System (TRS) or Employee's Retirement System (ERS), you must contact your retirement system prior to working for Columbus Technical College and verify your eligibility to work and the work hour limitations. Failure to comply with the retirement system's requirements may cause a delay or stoppage of your retirement pay. Upon hire, you must notify Columbus Technical College Human Resources Department of your retirement status.

Employment Policy:
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
Columbus Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution's ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.

For nondiscrimination information, please contact:

• Dr. Felicia Harris, Title IX Coordinator for Students- 706.641.5032,fharris@columbustech.edu

• Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator for Employees- 706.649.1883,jthompson@columbustech.edu

• Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator (ADA/Section 504)- 706.649.1442,ovidal-kendall@columbustech.edu

All coordinators can also be reached at Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, Georgia 31904-6572.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.