Area 31 Criminal Justice Instructor

Position Overview:

Area 31 Career Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced High School Dual Credit Criminal Justice Instructor to join our Career and Technical Education team. This full-time position involves teaching dual credit courses aligned with criminal justice and public safety pathways, preparing high school students with the foundational knowledge, practical skills, and professional competencies needed for careers in criminal justice, law enforcement, corrections, homeland security, and related fields, as well as postsecondary education. This is an excellent opportunity for an industry professional who is passionate about education and committed to developing the next generation of criminal justice professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach dual credit and secondary-level courses in Criminal Justice and related public safety content.
• Deliver instruction in areas such as criminal law, criminology, law enforcement procedures, corrections, ethics, constitutional law, juvenile justice, and homeland security.
• Develop engaging, industry-relevant lessons aligned with state standards and postsecondary curriculum.
• Create a classroom environment that promotes professionalism, critical thinking, leadership, safety, and career readiness.
• Assess student performance and provide meaningful feedback to support growth and mastery.
• Collaborate with colleagues, industry partners, and postsecondary institutions to strengthen program outcomes.
• Serve as a role model for professionalism and workplace expectations in the criminal justice field.
• Support students in earning dual credit and transitioning to postsecondary education or employment in criminal justice and public safety careers.
• Maintain current knowledge of criminal justice practices, trends, and legal standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

Traditional Credentialing Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or Criminology

OR

• Associate’s degree in a related field PLUS a minimum of five years full-time documented professional experience in the field provided through the state or federal certifying entity or records platform.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience teaching, training, or mentoring students or employees in a criminal justice or public safety setting.
• Professional experience in law enforcement, corrections, legal services, emergency management, or related criminal justice fields.
• Strong knowledge of criminal justice systems, ethics, procedures, and current industry practices.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for career and technical education and a commitment to student success.

Area 31 Career Center is committed to providing high-quality, hands-on learning experiences that prepare students for both college and careers in high-demand public safety and criminal justice fields.