What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty-Police Science position at Belmont College?
Title: Adjunct Faculty, Police Science Program
Department: Academic and Student Affairs
Supervisor: Dean of Academic Affairs
Pay Grade: Per Adjunct Faculty Hourly Rate
Developed: 4/2026
Location: Academic Technical Center
Approved by: President
Position Summary:
In a learner-centered environment, primary responsibilities include teaching the assigned load in the Police Science Program.
Specific Responsibilities:
The following are the functions essential to performing this job:
1. Conduct organized classes at the instructional level to meet the educational requirements stated in the course description and objectives.
2. Guide students through course curriculum through in classroom instruction and online as needed.
3. Develop, teach, and evaluate all assigned courses incorporating active learning strategies while recognizing and adapting teaching style to the educational needs of the individual students.
4. Update the course syllabi with instructor information and provide Belmont College with an electronic copy every semester.
5. Prepare daily lesson plans, course outlines, and other instructional materials as needed for effective instruction.
6. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate examinations and other assessment methodologies to measure Core Learning Outcomes and direct measures of student learning.
7. Evaluate the progress of each student; notify students of progress.
8. Submit attendance electronically for assigned students throughout the semester.
9. Submit grades electronically for assigned students by the deadline for each semester and at other intervals as required to maintain appropriate grading documentation.
10. Be available via email and phone throughout the week to answer student questions regarding course content.
11. Communicate on a regular basis with the Dean of Academic Affairs.
12. Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
13. Participate in enrollment management by promoting retention of students.
14. Assess, plan, and implement College and faculty policies.
15. Participate in appropriate professional development activities to assure currency in both discipline, knowledge, and instructional methods.
16. Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Note: Please rank the below tasks as F for Frequent (6 hours daily), M for Moderate (4-6 hours daily), O for Occasional (2-4 hours daily) or R for Rarely (>2 hours daily).
F Stand or Sit R Stoop/Kneel/Crawl O Carry/Weight Lift
F Walk F Talk/Hear R Exposure to Outside Environment
F Use of Fingers/Hands F See O Able to lift 25 pounds
R Climb R Taste/Smell R Exposure to Hazardous Materials
Position Requirements:
1. Must have 5 years in the police field and/or corrections.
2. Must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree; a master’s degree preferred.
Belmont College does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, housing, citizenship, veterans status, or genetic information in matters of admissions, employment, or service the College provides. Belmont College also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of discrimination and harassment.
This job description is subject to change at any time and nothing in this job description restricts the college’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities. Additionally, this job description shall not be construed as an employment contract.