Faculty: Criminal Justice​/Police Science Instructor

Bring your real-world experience to the classroom and inspire tomorrow’s criminal justice workforce. At Hawkeye Community College, teaching criminal justice isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to change lives. Hawkeye Community College is seeking a full-time, 9-month faculty member to provide high-quality instruction at the college’s main campus in the Criminal Justice Liberal Arts transfer and Police Science programs
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At Hawkeye Community College, we understand that great instructors make all the difference. We believe students learn best from those who have real-world experience and firsthand knowledge of what it takes to excel in the field. Employers today seek versatile, skilled individuals who can adapt to the evolving demands of the workforce. Our programs are designed to help students build a solid foundation of technical skills and professional competencies needed for success in a dynamic industry.

With the guidance of experienced faculty who bring both academic expertise and industry insights, students are well-prepared to meet and exceed these expectations.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable educator who brings both passion for teaching and a strong foundation in Criminal Justice to our Police Science and Criminal Justice Liberal Arts transfer programs. While a range of courses and modalities (face-to-face, distance learning) may be assigned, potential areas of teaching will be Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminology, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Juvenile Delinquency, Police Operations, or Introduction to Corrections.

A typical full-time teaching load is 15 credit hours per semester (Fall and Spring), with additional opportunities to teach during the summer if desired.

Our role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by delivering dynamic instruction. We are interested in finding a knowledgeable, positive professional role model to inspire our students and work with a strong faculty team. The college provides a two-year faculty induction & mentoring program to support our newest faculty members to assist them with success.

Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a wide array of students through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College’s mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.

Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides hands-on training or simulations (e.g., mock crime scenes, report writing, patrol procedures).

• Stays current with best practices in law enforcement and integrate them into the classroom.

• Prepares daily instructional plans and materials.

• Uses various instructional modalities as needed.

• Employs various instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, assessing accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and providing progress reports as requested and required.

• Formulates and maintains curriculum for assigned courses within the College’s Learning Management System.

• Assists with student recruitment, retention and mentoring.

• Provides high-quality instruction, and leadership to students including advising.

• Provides lecture and lead discussion in subjects such as criminal law, criminal procedure, criminology, police operations, ethics, and corrections.

• Aligns course content with local and state law enforcement requirements, and ensures relevance to current practices.

• Integrates career-readiness skills into the curriculum (e.g., report writing, testifying in court, conflict resolution).

• Supports students in internships, ride-alongs, and/or field experience programs.

• Maintains professional relationships with local police departments, sheriff’s offices, and public safety agencies.

• Coordinates guest speakers, field trips, or service-learning…