About this Adjunct - Criminal Justice Academic role at Indian River State College
Job Description
About Us
Indian River State College is a leading public institution located on Florida’s Treasure Coast, serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees, workforce training, and continuing education programs.
At The River, we believe every student’s and employee’s story matters. We value the different perspectives, experiences, and talents that come together on our campuses, creating a learning environment and workplace that’s supportive, inclusive, and inspiring. With flexible options online, on campus, and hybrid, we design learning experiences that meet students where they are and prepare them for real-world success. Programs like the Promise Program open doors by providing eligible students with tuition-free access, ensuring every learner has the opportunity to thrive.
Why Join the River
When you join Indian River State College, you become part of a forward-thinking and supportive community where your work truly matters. Your role is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to shape the future, uplift students, and be part of a mission-driven college that is changing lives every day.
JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, the Adjunct-Criminal Justice coordinates and instructs Criminal Justice academic courses.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Develop and implement lesson plans that meet curriculum standards and cater to the diverse needs of students
· Prepares, instructs and grades class coursework.
· Evaluate student performance through assignments, tests, and other assessments, and provide feedback to help students improve.
· Assigns final grades.
· Integrate computer software and technology-based instruction appropriately.
· Maintains a safe and effective classroom environment.
· Participate in department, division, and adjunct faculty meetings.
· Complete all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
· Master's degree with a major in a related field. or Master’s Degree and 18 graduate semester hours in a related field;
· Must be a public speaker with excellent verbal and written communication skills;
· Must possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
· Experience with Microsoft Office and Windows based applications.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This position requires an ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach up, stoop ability to participate in physical activities related to firefighting, the ability to lift an object of fifty (50) pounds or less,
and carry items in excess of fifty (50) pounds. It also requires manual dexterity to operate Firefighting equipment, standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.
