What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct - Criminal Justice position at Kirkwood Community College?
JOB GOAL:
To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
Kirkwood Community College's Social Sciences Department seeks a skilled enthusiastic individual to join our department to teach various courses onsite. These are face-to-face sections at the Kirkwood Regional Center at the University of Iowa (Coralville). The successful candidate will have strong knowledge base in their discipline and teaching experience at the community college level is desirable.
Primary duties will include teaching the assigned classes. This may include Intro to Criminal Justice, Police and Society, or other criminal justice classes.
The section will meet Monday/Wednesday, 7:30- 9 AM, August 24th- December 11th.
Adjunct faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions scheduled intermittently based on institutional need. Adjuncts are not guaranteed work in any semester and are notified of course assignments prior to each term as courses become available.
UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
- Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
- Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
- Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
- Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- rovide face-to-face instruction in discipline
- Work with other faculty members to develop a course syllabus and consistent assessments.
- Communicate with department staff, students, and faculty on a regular basis.
- Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback on a regular basis.
- Utilize the Kirkwood Learning Management System to post course syllabi and relevant documents and provide access to student grade book.
- Regularly engage in professional development activities and actively seek information about developing trends and ideas.
- Perform other related work duties as assigned.
Possible Teaching Schedule may include one of the following sections:
Fall 2026 (August 24, 2026 -December 2026
- Linn County Regional Education Center, Hiawatha, Iowa
- Intro to Criminal Justice
- Jones County Regional Education Center, Monticello Iowa
- Intro to Criminal Justice Monday and Wednesday 12:30-1:25 p.m.
- Kirkwood Regional Center at University of Iowa (KRCUI), Coralville, IA
- Intro to Criminal Justice Mon. and Wed. 7:30-9:00 a.m.
Spring 2027 (January -May 2027)
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
- Effectively instruct and communicate material for the course.
- Establish and maintain a good working relationship with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and the general public.
- Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing. The position involves occasional (10-33%) driving to events and meetings away from KCC’s main campus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in criminal justice; OR master’s degree with a minimum of 12 credit hours in criminal justice.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:
- Previous experience in face-to-face instruction at a community college.
- Prior use of a learning management system.
EEO/AA STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness (employees) or the Vice President of Student Services (students), 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404,319-398-5572,equity@kirkwood.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone:(303) 844-5695FAX: (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email:OCR.Denver@ed.gov.
Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.