Westmoreland County Community College
Instructor/Criminal Justice
Westmoreland County Community College, Westmoreland, New York, United States
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please have your resume, cover letter, transcripts, and information for 3 professional references to provide with your application.
Position Information
Position Title
Position Title Instructor/Criminal Justice
Division
Division Vice President Academic Affairs(DIV)
Department
Department Art, Humanities, Social Science & Public Service
Job Description
The primary function of a faculty member of the college is to provide quality instruction for the students by working with them in classrooms, laboratories, individual conferences, and related activities to help them develop their interests and abilities to their fullest capacity. Faculty members report to the dean of their division.
Essential Job Functions:
Responsible for organizing and teaching courses in accordance with the catalog description, course outline and syllabus.
Provide students in college courses with a written course outline and syllabus at the beginning of each term.
Prepare and deliver lessons that are pedagogically sound and utilize appropriate instructional technology.
Schedule regular office hours for advising and consultation with students.
Maintain accurate academic records of students and submit required reports to the dean.
Participate in the development and evaluations of the progress of learning.
Assess and document learning outcomes at the course, program and institutional levels.
Develop innovative methods for the use of instructional technology to enhance teaching effectiveness.
Recommend textbooks, changes in textbooks, and instructional media and equipment to the dean.
Remain current in the scholarship of your discipline and teaching methodology.
Serve as Chair of Criminal Justice Program
Other Job Functions:
Develop and maintain relationships with local law enforcement agencies.
Serve as a faculty advisor as appointed by the appropriate dean.
Perform special assigned duties incident to registration.
Advise students concerning academic issues and make appropriate referrals when necessary.
Serve as a member of faculty committees and attend all faculty meetings in accordance with the faculty contract.
Assist the dean with development of short term and long-range planning goals for their discipline and/or program.
Assist the dean with orientation, training and mentoring of part-time faculty.
Prepare for and participate in lay advisory meetings.
Maintain a collegial relationship with others at the college.
Participate in professional meetings and community activities.
Perform additional duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in criminal justice; or master’s degree in a related area with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline
Prior college teaching experience required, preferably in a community college setting
Preferred Qualifications
Previous supervisory/leadership experience preferred
Physical Demands
Frequent standing/walking or otherwise moving around campus
Repetitive hand and finger movements
Occasional lifting up to 10 lbs.
Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, bending, twisting, etc.
Salary $60,000 (minimum; salary placement to be determined based on eligible experience per the collective bargaining agreement)
Schedule Days/Hours
Posting Number
Posting Number F-2023-026-P
Number of Vacancies
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Desired Start Date 08/13/2026
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
Job Open Date 12/01/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please have your resume, cover letter, transcripts, and information for 3 professional references to provide with your application.
Advertising Summary
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* What is the highest level of education attained?
GED
High School Diploma
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Masters Degree
PHD
* Do you have college teaching experience?
Yes
No
Applicants Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Transcripts
Additional Transcripts
Westmoreland County Community College
145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA 15697
Westmoreland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity college.
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Position Information
Position Title
Position Title Instructor/Criminal Justice
Division
Division Vice President Academic Affairs(DIV)
Department
Department Art, Humanities, Social Science & Public Service
Job Description
The primary function of a faculty member of the college is to provide quality instruction for the students by working with them in classrooms, laboratories, individual conferences, and related activities to help them develop their interests and abilities to their fullest capacity. Faculty members report to the dean of their division.
Essential Job Functions:
Responsible for organizing and teaching courses in accordance with the catalog description, course outline and syllabus.
Provide students in college courses with a written course outline and syllabus at the beginning of each term.
Prepare and deliver lessons that are pedagogically sound and utilize appropriate instructional technology.
Schedule regular office hours for advising and consultation with students.
Maintain accurate academic records of students and submit required reports to the dean.
Participate in the development and evaluations of the progress of learning.
Assess and document learning outcomes at the course, program and institutional levels.
Develop innovative methods for the use of instructional technology to enhance teaching effectiveness.
Recommend textbooks, changes in textbooks, and instructional media and equipment to the dean.
Remain current in the scholarship of your discipline and teaching methodology.
Serve as Chair of Criminal Justice Program
Other Job Functions:
Develop and maintain relationships with local law enforcement agencies.
Serve as a faculty advisor as appointed by the appropriate dean.
Perform special assigned duties incident to registration.
Advise students concerning academic issues and make appropriate referrals when necessary.
Serve as a member of faculty committees and attend all faculty meetings in accordance with the faculty contract.
Assist the dean with development of short term and long-range planning goals for their discipline and/or program.
Assist the dean with orientation, training and mentoring of part-time faculty.
Prepare for and participate in lay advisory meetings.
Maintain a collegial relationship with others at the college.
Participate in professional meetings and community activities.
Perform additional duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in criminal justice; or master’s degree in a related area with 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline
Prior college teaching experience required, preferably in a community college setting
Preferred Qualifications
Previous supervisory/leadership experience preferred
Physical Demands
Frequent standing/walking or otherwise moving around campus
Repetitive hand and finger movements
Occasional lifting up to 10 lbs.
Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, bending, twisting, etc.
Salary $60,000 (minimum; salary placement to be determined based on eligible experience per the collective bargaining agreement)
Schedule Days/Hours
Posting Number
Posting Number F-2023-026-P
Number of Vacancies
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Desired Start Date 08/13/2026
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
Job Open Date 12/01/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please have your resume, cover letter, transcripts, and information for 3 professional references to provide with your application.
Advertising Summary
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* What is the highest level of education attained?
GED
High School Diploma
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Masters Degree
PHD
* Do you have college teaching experience?
Yes
No
Applicants Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Transcripts
Additional Transcripts
Westmoreland County Community College
145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA 15697
Westmoreland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity college.
#J-18808-Ljbffr