Administration of Justice (Adjunct/Part-time)

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Administration of Justice (Adjunct/Part-time) Salary: $83.45 - $106.66 Hourly Job Type: Part-Time Job Number: 02 Closing: Continuous Location: 5100 Sierra College Blvd, Rocklin, CA Division: Instruction Office Description In order to create a pool of qualified applicants, Sierra College accepts applications in all subject areas and conducts interviews for teaching positions throughout the year. Applications are kept in the hiring pool for a period of two years. The number of open positions varies from semester to semester. The Division Dean or Department Chair will contact you directly for an interview when a position becomes available. We appreciate your interest in Sierra College! Need Help With Your Online Account?Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@sierracollege.edu. Examples Of Functions and Tasks Curriculum Development - ESSENTIAL: Review and evaluate curriculum, in order to meet student interests and needs within the parameters of Divisional/Departmental budget constraints and availability of equipment and materials; coordinate with part-time instructors to enhance consistency of lecture/laboratory content; evaluate and/or revise course descriptions to fit curriculum designs; present proposals for curriculum changes to the curriculum committee and/or other appropriate shared governance body; make changes to curriculum, as necessary and as approved, within the shared governance structure; review curriculum for concordance with changes in laws, regulations, and standards; interact with public and private agency partners to develop and improve criminal justice curriculum and programs, as feasible and appropriate; represent the District in Federal, State, and local professional forums and organizations focusing on criminal justice and public safety curriculum; interact with Federal, State, and local agencies to ensure compliance with mandated course content accuracy and certification requirements. Lecture/ LaboratoryPreparation - ESSENTIAL: Review and evaluate new textbooks for content, readability, and cost effectiveness; select textbooks determined to the be the most useful and appropriate; read current literature (normally several sources- books, newspapers, periodicals, and other printed materials) to prepare lectures; prepare, edit, and update syllabus materials for lectures and/or laboratories; review and select and/or prepare computer and audio-visual materials for classroom/laboratory use; prepare typewritten and/or graphic handouts and/or transparencies for classroom/laboratory use; coordinate and confer with book publishing company sales representatives providing instructional materials. PERIPHERAL: Complete book order forms and provide master copies of syllabi for printing; place appropriate reference items on reserve in the library; prepare lesson plans to be used in a lecture and/or coordinates lectures with laboratory learning assignments; attend conferences to increase knowledge of subject matter and teaching methods and techniques; Familiarize self with operation of all equipment currently available for use which is appropriate for the subject area. Presentation -ESSENTIAL: Introduce and present lecture/laboratory information and concepts in a clear and logical manner; use analogies and/or examples to convey important psychological concepts; provide instructional objectives to direct student learning; outline major points of information using a variety of methodologies; enhance presentations with visual aids and/or demonstrations and/or examples, as available; distribute handouts to clarify particularly difficult topics; answer student questions clearly and without ridicule, improper criticism, or bias; encourage student participation and involvement in classroom discussions; monitor student activity and take steps to prevent and/or control unacceptable behavior; maintain order in classrooms and laboratories, and provide equal opportunity for student participation. Student Performance Evaluation - ESSENTIAL: Develop quizzes, texts and laboratory/classroom examinations which are understandable and which fairly evaluate student progress; monitor student activity during examinations/quizzes and takes steps to prevent and/or control unacceptable behavior, e.g., cheating; deal swiftly, rationally, and consistently with persons involved in cheating and/or other unacceptable behavior; read and evaluate student responses on examinations/quizzes and marks and grades papers accordingly; assign, read, and evaluate homework assignments/projects to promote learning; tabulate scores and assigns official grades; advise students on academic matters regarding their performance; refer students to appropriate student services (for example, ESL, EOPS, etc.); maintain necessary attendance and scholastic records and submit them according to published deadlines. PERIPHERAL: Input student scores into a computer (including word processing software), and make printouts of scoring data available to affected students. Program Coordination - ESSENTIAL: Function as liaison with criminal justice agencies to identify their educational/training needs and implement programs as required; identify program needs, develop program objectives, and evaluate existing programs; ensure necessary records are maintained, and required reports promptly submitted; coordinate program to comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and verifying agency requirements; develop schedules of course offerings, revise and update, as needed; formulate short and long term plans and timetables to accomplish program goals; attend District meetings and participate in meetings with other public and pri

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