Criminal Justice Instructor

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Criminal Justice Instructor Pay Grade Level F-FT FLSA Exempt Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, health savings accounts, Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Systems or TIAA 401(a) 13% employer contribution, TIAA 403(b), sick and personal leave time, paid holidays, YMCA membership, Wellness Program, tuition reimbursement and professional development support.

Department Social Behaviorial Science Campus Location Escanaba Pay Rate Min Salary $48,780 Max Salary $100,505 FTE

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Summary

Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Position Type Faculty Job Summary/Basic Function

The Criminal Justice Instructor is responsible for teaching in-person criminal justice courses. The home campus for this position will be Escanaba, with the opportunity to teach at other sites as mutually agreed upon. The focus of this position is teaching courses related to criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement. This position also serves as the occupational program lead, which entails academic advising, program assessment, coordination, and development, as well as collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, especially those in Dickinson and Delta County. This is a full-time, tenure-track position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher (or 18 graduate level credits) in a criminal justice-related field with at least 3 years of experience in a criminal justice field, or a Bachelor’s degree in a criminal justice-related field with at least 5 years of experience in a criminal justice field
• Teaching experience
• Commitment to quality instruction in a learner-centered environment with the goal of consistently improving student success
• Commitment to the community college mission and philosophy
• Ability to provide inclusive and accessible teaching and learning approaches for diverse student populations
• Demonstrated skill in effective written and oral communications
• Demonstrated literacy in information technology and computer use
• Willingness to learn and implement new teaching strategies as needed to enhance student success
• Commitment to value, respect, and provide an equitable learning experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment; standing against discrimination or harassment to educate all students regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or other protected status
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching at a community college
• Experience teaching with a Learning Management System
• Online teaching certification
• Use of evidence-based teaching practices related to active and collaborative learning, critical thinking, and critical literacy and information skills
• Flexibility and creativity in relation to the changing field of criminal justice
• Deep understanding of legal and ethical frameworks
• Demonstrated sound ethical judgement
  
  

Months Per Year Fall and Winter semesters (August - May) with the opportunity to teach summer courses. Hours Worked Per Week A full-time faculty workload of 15 contact hours represents a standard full-time commitment. Additional time is required for preparation, grading, student support, and service, bringing the total workload to approximately 40 hours per week on average. Work Schedule Dependent upon course schedule Supervision Exercised Supervision Received

Works under the general supervision of the Dean of Arts and Sciences

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be loud in areas of equipment operation.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned into this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. Job related functions may be performed with or without accommodations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel requirement

Job Duties

Job Duty

Instruct criminal justice courses at the Escanaba campus, with the opportunity to teach at other sites as mutually agreed upon.

Job Duty

Facilitate Student Learning Through The Following Activities

• Develop course syllabi that share with students the expectations, standards, policies, and learning outcomes and objectives of the course
• Actively engage with students, fostering retention and success
• Contribute to the development and delivery of assessments of course, program, and institutional learning outcomes
• Use evidence-based pedagogical practices focused on student learning
• Provide regular and substantive interaction and feedback to facilitate student belonging, engagement, and learning
• Recognize and respond appropriately to diverse student populations and their learning needs, including disability accommodations
• Develop and use supplementary learning materials, resources, and technology
• Hold student hours in accordance with the master agreement
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records
  
  

Job Duty

Serve as Occupational Program Leader for the Criminal Justice Program, which may include:

• Make recommendations for program scheduling
• Make recommendations for staffing/hiring appropriate instructors to teach in the program
• Order equipment and supplies and oversee facilities needed for the program
• Coordinate Advisory Board meetings
• Review programs through the PERT process and make recommendations for program improvement and curriculum revision
• Participate in accreditation meetings, as appropriate, and serve functions required by program accrediting bodies
  
  

Job Duty

• Coordinate and supervise internship experiences for students in the program.
• Provide leadership in the development of the criminal justice program by working with those in the field on the local, regional, and state levels.
• Collaborate with faculty within and across divisions and administration to determine scheduling of course offerings.
• Collaborate with faculty and administration on curriculum development as needed.
• Advise students on academic and career issues in collaboration with other academic advisors.
• Stay abreast of developments in the field of criminal justice by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate with other teaching faculty, staff, and administration to ensure that all students receive instruction that promotes learning and growth.
• Actively participate in division and college activities, including, but not limited to, professional development opportunities, student events, student organizations, etc.
• Represent Bay College and higher education through advocacy and service in the communities in which you participate.
• Establish working relationships with transfer institutions and community partners.
• Actively participate in service to the college, including academic or administrative committees focused on continuous improvement, institutional policies, student outreach/engagement, and/or academic matters
• Adhere to the ethical standards of the college, the State of Michigan, the Higher Learning Commission, FERPA, and other education regulations.
• Provide a safe learning environment.
• Communicate with students, colleagues, and other stakeholders in a timely and professional manner.
• Work with learning assistants, tutors, and/or student workers as needed.
• Participate in professional activities such as, but not limited to, curriculum planning, syllabus writing, examination development, textbook selection, program revision, online teaching certification, and outcome assessment.
• Any other duties as assigned
  
  

Department Information

Contact(s)

Beth Berube, Director of Human Resources

Shena Turan, Human Resources Specialist

Contact Phone/Extension 906-217-4016 Contact Email hr@baycollege.edu Contact Fax 906-217-1625

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F108P Posting Date 02/09/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

• Upon offer, the candidate must supply Bay College with official transcripts
• Target application deadline date is March 1, 2026
• This position will start for the 2026-2027 academic year
  
  

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• Transcript
• Letter of Reference 1
• Letter of Reference 2
• Letter of Reference 3
  
  

Optional Documents

• Other Document
  
  

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