Criminal Justice Faculty/Program Coordinator

Ozarka College invites applications for the position of Criminal Justice Instructor/Program Coordinator for the Associate of Science Degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections. The position is a 9-month fulltime faculty position requiring a minimum 15 hours of instruction per semester with opportunities for additional course assignments. The instructor will perform in many different capacities, such as serving on faculty committee assignments and advising students. This position may involve teaching assignments at the Melbourne, Mountain View, Ash Flat, and Mammoth Spring sites, as well as online delivery formats.

The Criminal Justice Instructor/Program Coordinator for the Corrections and Criminal Justice Program has overall responsibility for the Criminal Justice and Corrections Program and for teaching criminal justice and/or other classes as assigned. In addition, the Program Coordinator is responsible for recruiting students for the program, for counseling and advising within the program area, and maintaining positive relationships with local law enforcement officials. The instructor is responsible for the success of the teaching/learning process within the classroom and is responsible for working with four-year institutions to ensure the successful transfer of students. The Associate Vice President of Academics supervises this position.

 Ozarka College is located in scenic Northcentral Arkansas and serves Izard, Stone, Sharp, and Fulton counties, where residents enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, as well as the benefits of the tranquility that the rural setting affords. Education at Ozarka is on the cutting edge, with traditional day and evening classes available at the main campus in Melbourne and locations in Ash Flat, Mammoth Spring and Mountain View to serve its service area of Fulton, Izard, Sharp and Stone counties. The College also offers a wide range of online classes that provides flexibility in scheduling for students with busy work and family schedules.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Master's degree in Criminal Justice or a closely related field with 18 graduate credit hours in Criminal Justice

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience in Higher Education
• Experience teaching with distance learning (internet-based) formats and methods
• Experience in developing curriculum
• Previous experience in directing a higher education program 

Responsibilities 

• Teach 30 semester hours per academic year
• Some weekend/evening teaching may be required
• Develop and evaluate both course and program curriculum 
• Advisement of students, retention activities, and recruitment
• Assessment of student learning 
• Serve on college committees 
• Participate in the selections of textbooks and materials
• Maintain daily office hours
• Participate in professional development activities and college functions
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President of Academics

APPLICATION DEADLINE: First review of applications will begin April 4, 2016.  Review of applications will continue until a suitable applicant has been selected.  Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. 

Ozarka College Application