Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice, BLET

Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice, BLET

Salary

$32.74 - $39.45 Hourly

Location

Durham, NC

Job Type

Adjunct Instructor (PT)

Job Number

26-27-00054

Division

Academics and Guided Career Pathways

Department

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Programs

Opening Date

09/09/2026

Closing Date

6/30/2027 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
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• Questions

Description

Do Great Things! Durham Technical Community College is hiring an Adjunct Instructor in the Human Services and Public Safety Department. The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for course preparation, delivery, grading, and records management. The Instructor will work closely with the Coordinator of the Basic Law Enforcement Training and the Coordinator of the Law Enforcement Extension.

Examples of Duties

1. Teach all courses, as assigned, for the full duration of scheduled instruction.

2. Be fully prepared with an approved lesson plan for each class session.

3. Enforce academic policy and procedures at all times and comply with institutional/accrediting body rules and regulations.

4. Stay current with developments in the field of instruction and in compliance with certifying accreditation standards.

5. Assume responsibility for offsite/classroom preparation, including maintenance and cleanup, and recommend, as necessary practical supplies and equipment needed for instruction.

6. Maintain national, state, and college credentials supporting the role of the adjunct instructor, participating in required training by the accrediting body and/or the college. Ensure the college Human Resource Office receives official documentation of completion of training completion and credential renewals.

Minimum Qualifications

Basic Law Enforcement Training Instructor Minimum Qualifications:

• high school diploma or GED.

• The applicant must hold a N.C. General Instructor certification or a Professional Lecture certification issued by the N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.

OR

Criminal Justice Curriculum Instructor Minimum Qualifications:

• The applicant must hold a bachelors or higher in criminal justice or closely related field or masters degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours).

• At least two years of online teaching experience is preferred.

Supplemental Information

1.Demonstrated ability to use modern instructional technology (Microsoft Office, learningmanagement systems, e-mail, Internet).

2.Competence in oral and written communication skills necessary for effective teaching

3.Ability to be organized, accurate, and punctual with paperwork and assigned tasks

4.Ability to make professional presentations to small or large audiences

5.Ability to establish and maintain effective, civil, and respectful communication andinterpersonal relations throughout the college and the community

6.Personal integrity, honesty, and the ability to maintain confidentiality

7.Physical ability to take part in law enforcement practical exercises during training

Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The physical and mental demands described as follows are representative of those that must be met by an employee in performing the essential functions of this job:

• Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift, at times, 10 lbs.
• Good eye/hand dexterity.

Normal Working Hours: Varied days and hours as needed.

This position is not eligible for benefits. For more information, please visit Employee Categories and Benefits Eligibility.

01

Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than High School
• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Doctorate degree

02

Do you hold a N.C. General Instructor certification or a Professional Lecture certification issued by the N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a bachelors or higher degree in criminal justice or a closely related field or masters degree with a concentration in the teaching discipline (minimum of 18 graduate semester hours)?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have at least two years of online teaching experience?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have at least Four (4) years of Criminal Justice related work experience or Public Safety/Military training?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Durham Technical Community College

Address 1637 East Lawson Street

Durham, North Carolina, 27703

Phone 919-536-7244-5101

919-536-7200

Website https://www.durhamtech.edu/