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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We understand that great instructors make all the difference. 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. Potential areas of teaching include 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 seek a 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 newest faculty members.

• Provides hands‑on training or simulations (e.g., mock crime scenes, report writing, patrol procedures).
• Stays current with best practices in law enforcement and integrates 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 opportunities.
• Participates in college committees and related responsibilities as required by Iowa Code and the Quality Faculty Plan.
• Participates in departmental, committee and professional development activities.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with the Dean, supervisors, other faculty, the program’s Advisory Committee, all divisions of the College, prospective employers, and the community.
• Interacts with students, faculty, and staff, occurring in person, via telephone, email, and other digital communication platforms on a regular basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Unless otherwise approved, regular on‑campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.

• Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Justice Administration or a related area of study.
• Three years (6000 hours)…