Administration of Justice Assistant Professor

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member.

The department maintains a focus on:

• Social justice and equity for students, staff and faculty.
• Fundamental principles, practices, current trends, and a broad and in-depth understanding of the Administration of Justice field.
• Pathways for students who would like to transfer to a California State University (CSU) campus and provide a foundation appropriate for entry into a variety of fields and careers.

• Actively demonstrating a commitment to equity and inclusion.
• Engaging in self-reflection and continuous improvement regarding individuals and their cultural competence.
• Exercising responsibility and accountability for actions.
• Viewing students, ALL students, as equally capable and worthy of our care, time and energy.
• Demonstrating appreciation.

• Developing and delivering instruction in multiple modalities for Administration of Justice/ Homeland Security courses, including in-person at the main campus and Natomas Center, as well as hybrid and online formats to support the academic success of diverse student populations.
• Teaching Dual Enrollment courses by providing accessible, high-quality education to high school students earning college credit in collaboration with partner high schools and with support from the Dual Enrollment Team.
• Developing a robust Administration of Justice Advisory Committee to assure the curriculum meets the needs of the industry, certification and the community.
• Developing and advising a robust Administration of Justice student club.
• Coordinating with other Administration of Justice faculty in the college system on class schedules, student learning outcomes, and program assessment.
• Collaborating with various public service entities and other college programs regarding academic and career pathways.
• Utilizing technology, including computers, computer software, internet, email and multimedia.
• Assessing student learning outcomes and completing program review.
• Remaining current in the subject area and in the techniques of effective instruction.
• Coordinating with work experience/internship programs and instructors on work-based learning.
• Administering program budgets, equipment and supplies with the ability to forecast department needs and establish goals and objectives.
• Representing the Administration of Justice/Homeland Security Program at various campus/off-campus events.

• ADMJ 300 Introduction to Administration of Justice
• ADMJ 301 Investigative Report Writing
• ADMJ 302 Community Relations: Multicultural Issues
• ADMJ 304 Juvenile Delinquency
• ADMJ 309 Career Preparation for Law Enforcement Occupations
• ADMJ 320 Concepts of Criminal Law
• ADMJ 322 Criminal Procedures
• ADMJ 323 Legal Aspects of Evidence
• ADMJ 330 Criminal Investigation
• ADMJ 340 Introduction to Correctional Services
• ADMJ 498 Work Experience in Administration of Justice
• ADMJ 499 Experimental Offering in Administration of Justice

• HLS 300 Introduction to Homeland Security
• HLS 302 Intelligence Analysis and Security Management
• HLS 304 Transportation and Border Security

• ARC Programs and Majors
• CRC Programs and Majors
• FLC Programs and Majors
• SCC Programs and Majors

1. Have a bachelor's degree and two years of occupational and/or professional experience in police science, corrections, or law enforcement; OR have an associate's degree and six years of occupational and/or professional experience in police science, corrections, or law enforcement; OR the equivalent* . All degrees must be from an accredited institution completed by time of hire.
2. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

• If your degree title differs from the minimum qualifications listed above, you are requested to apply under the "equivalent" provision.
• Applicants applying under the "equivalent" provision must attach details and explain how their academic preparation and/or professional experience is the equivalent of the degrees/minimum qualifications listed above. Please visit our website for a sample letter and information on the equivalency determination process.
• If you have already been granted equivalency for this discipline, you must attach a copy of your determination form or letter.

Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:

1. A Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
3. Letter of Interest
4. Unofficial Transcripts from College/University

• Applications submitted without all required documents, listed above, will be disqualified.
• Applicants indicating "see resume" on the application will not have that referenced experience considered for minimum qualifications, which may lead to the application being disqualified.
• Only information (education, experience, etc.) listed on the application will be considered for minimum qualifications.
• Applicants, including current Los Rios Community College District employees, are required to provide official transcripts, if required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
• Applicants are required to submit official transcriptswithin 60 days of the time of hire.
• Graduate advising documents and grade reports will not be accepted as official transcripts.
• Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts, degrees, and other relevant documents.
• A foreign transcript evaluation is required any time foreign course work is used to meet minimum qualifications and/or salary placement even if the foreign transcript has been accepted by a college or university in the United States.
• Foreign transcript evaluations are ONLYaccepted from AICE (Association of International Credential Evaluations, Inc.) or NACES (The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services) agencies or evaluators. For additional information on foreign transcript evaluations click here.