ABOUT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM AT GENESEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE:

Genesee Community College's Criminal Justice Program strives to prepare the foundations needed for multiple Criminal Justice professional pathways. Students experience academic coursework that delves into preparation for careers in a growing field. Graduates go on to seek work that is exciting, fulfilling and offers the opportunity to help others on a daily basis. Preserving law and order, working to help bring criminals to justice every day, curbing violence and maintaining the safety of communities and citizens are all cornerstones of this program.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS:

Teach courses in the Criminal Justice programs. Participate in the development, review, assessment and maintenance of the criminal justice and other related curricula. Assist in the recruitment, retention, and graduation of students in these programs. Participate actively in the academic life of the institution and other college and division efforts.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach criminal justice courses such as Introduction to Criminal Justice, Policing, Criminal Investigation, Administration in Criminal Justice and related topics at the Batavia campus, campus centers, in the concurrent enrollment programs (high school/college), and/or distance learning format, day, evening and/or weekends as needed.
• Along with other criminal justice faculty, review, update, develop, assess, and maintain quality of the Criminal Justice and related curricula.
• Assist in recruitment, retention, advisement and graduation of students enrolled in Criminal Justice and related programs.
• Together with senior faculty in criminal justice program maintain a strong advisory committee.
• Actively participate in selecting and mentoring adjunct faculty and reviewing syllabi for all locations.
• Facilitating training on use of the Criminal Justice Lab Equipment for external organizations.
• College service, including such activities as student recruitment and retention, student academic and career advisement, serving as Criminal Justice Club Advisor, serving on college committees, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

A Master's degree in Criminal Justice or related field, with two (2) years of collegiate teaching experience. Expertise, specifically, in policing and knowledge of public safety/emergency technologies is required. Must be able to demonstrate sensitivity to diverse people in the broadest sense. Must be able to work effectively with community college students, faculty and staff, and area criminal justice professionals. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are required.

Preferred

Familiarity with computer-assisted/multimedia instruction and distance learning (such as synchronous, asynchronous and hybrid) is preferred. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for teaching and learning, a positive attitude, and a willingness to embrace technology. This person will strive to create and maintain personal connections with students and the college community. They must be a friendly, enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic who contributes to Genesee's supportive community, and is dedicated to effective innovative strategies for student success.

RELATIONSHIPS:

This position reports to the Director of Human Service Careers and Education. The faculty member works cooperatively with full-time and adjunct faculty and staff in Criminal Justice, and related programs and other areas within the College.

SALARY AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a full-time position at 35 hours per week and is compensated at a rate of $49,867.89 annually. Salary, benefits, and conditions of employment are as set by the GEA contract.

BENEFITS:

NYS Retirement
Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance through Independent Health and Delta Dental
FSA
20 days' sick, 3 personal days and several holidays annually
May use up to 10 sick days for family illness
GCC Tuition Waiver for employee and dependents
SUNY Tuition assistance at 4-year institutions
Access to the Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Access to the fitness center, pool, studio, walking trails and more at the Richard C. Call Arena