Criminal Justice Instructor

Position Summary

Responsible to the Department Chair and Chief Instructional Officer for instruction of Criminal Justice and Leadership courses, as offered at Marion Military Institute and in the performance of various duties. These duties require a minimum of 35 hours of on-campus work per week and include the following kinds of responsibilities: Instructional duties, duties to students, divisional duties, institutional duties, and personal and professional duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In addition to adhering to general faculty policies and guidelines specified by the Alabama Community College System, MMI Faculty/Staff Handbook, and the Chief Instructional Officer, the successful candidate will perform the following duties:

• Provide quality instruction in college-level criminal justice and leadership courses that the Department Chair and Chief Instructional Officer agree will be taught.
• Work with the History and Social Science Department Chair and The Director of the AAS in Criminal Justice to develop and maintain objectives and course learning outcomes and provide evidence of measurement, analysis, and accomplishments.
• Perform required reporting with strict adherence to deadlines.
• Develop, distribute, and adhere to detailed syllabi, including course outlines, in accordance with the MMI syllabus model and requirements.
• Maintain a flexible schedule to meet departmental and college needs.
• Maintain regularly-scheduled office hours, minimum of 10 on-campus office hours per week.
• Participate in workshops and meetings to contribute to professional development.
• Attend all departmental, faculty, and college meetings.
• Maintain professional conduct in dealing with students, staff, administrators, faculty, and the college community.
• Assist in enforcing all college policies and participate in faculty-related activities that attract and retain students.
• Participate in college committees, as appropriate.
• Support the College’s vision, mission, goals, and strategic actions.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, STANDARDS, AND TRAINING:

• Minimum of a master’s degree in Criminal Justice or a master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Criminal Justice.
• Record of successful teaching experience at the collegiate level.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Efficiency in the use of technology in the enhancement of instruction and communication.
• Commitment to serving a diverse student population and varied professional development.
• Ability to deal effectively with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Ability to work independently and also function as an effective member of the instructional team.

• Previous military experience or experience as a student/employee of a military institute or academy.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

APPLICATION DEADLINE/PROCEDURE:

• Complete application files must be received in the Human Resources Department by April 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Central.
• A complete application package consists of:
  • Complete Online MMI employment application.
  • Signed Letter of interest.
  • Current resume [Note: Resume should address how the applicant has fulfilled the qualifications, required and preferred (if applicable), listed on this job announcement].
  • Copy of all college transcripts (if a degree is required) [Note: Applicants should submit ONLY those transcripts from institutions where degrees were awarded (Associates degree or higher. Official transcripts will be required if you are offered the position)].
• Applicant files that are not complete by the closing date will not be considered.
• The College may extend the application deadline to ensure an adequate pool of qualified applicants.
• Prior to a job offer being made, applicant must submit employment verifications from current and prior education employers.