About Raritan Valley Community College:

Ranked by WalletHub.com and Intelligent.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory; a Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students.

The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.

Job Description:

Raritan Valley Community College strives to prepare students for the challenges of the ever-changing global community. Interested applicants should be innovative and entrepreneurial individuals that understand the demands of a global workforce with an emphasis on creative thinking and effective communication.

The Department of Business & Public Service at Raritan Valley Community College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Instructor/Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Essential Duties:

Instruct criminal justice and law enforcement-related courses as assigned. Emphasis on policing, juvenile delinquency, and police supervision and administration.

Instruct courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional needs.

Develop and use a syllabus for each course within College and departmental guidelines.

Regularly evaluate students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives, and inform them in a timely manner of their progress.

Regularly evaluate courses to ensure that learning outcomes and assessments are appropriate/effective.

Review, evaluate, and recommend student-learning materials.

Provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication and other appropriate methods.

Commitment to the principles of a learning-centered institution.

Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.

Willingness to participate in the organization and planning of student clubs, internships and cooperative education experiences.

Assist with departmental strategic planning, program reviews and outcomes assessment.

Maintain currency and professional development in technology and pedagogy.

Participate in college/departmental professional development activities.

Serve on College-wide committees as assigned.

Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and community members.

Work collaboratively in a diverse learning institution; demonstrate commitment to teaching and working with a multi-cultural and multi-generational student body.

Adhere to College policies and procedures.

Requirements:

Masters degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology or related field required.

Law Enforcement background with experience in municipal, county, state or federal agency highly desirable.

Demonstrate or be willing to acquire skills for instructing online courses.

Computer and technological competence required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years of college-level teaching experience.

Experience using technology in the delivery of course content.

Online and/or Hybrid teaching experience.

Prior Community College teaching experience.

Application Instructions:

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

Please submit a cover letter, current resume/vita and unofficial transcripts online by clicking the "apply now" button.

Initial salary and rank will be based on the successful candidate's educational qualifications and professional experience. The College also offers an attractive employee benefits package.

We regret that we are unable to respond individually to each application. Applicants chosen for further consideration will be contacted directly.

Applications received by March 22nd, 2024 will be considered in the first review of applicants.