POSITION: Adjunct Instructor-Law Enforcement Academy – Lufkin
EMPLOYMENT DATE: Until Filled
AC Way Requirement: Every member of the Angelina College community is required to exhibit the “AC Way” as fundamental standards of performance, ensuring daily actions align with the values of the College.
- Demonstrates a student-centered mindset in all aspects of work, placing students at the core of decisions and actions.
- Acts with honesty, integrity, and professionalism while holding oneself to high standards.
- Treats all students, colleagues, and community members with dignity, empathy, fairness, and kindness.
- Collaborates effectively with colleagues across departments to support student and institutional success.
- Strives for excellence by consistently seeking opportunities for improvement and innovation.
- Champions the mission, vision, and values of Angelina College by exemplifying the “AC Way” in daily work.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Level 1 Certificate in Law Enforcement Technology or Current Texas Basic Peace Officer License.
- Three (3) years of non-teaching work experience in the field or a documented subject matter expert.
- Certification or Licensure:
- TCOLE Instructor License.
- Ability to pass an FBI background investigation successfully.
- Computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint).
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in Criminal Justice or Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Criminal Justice from an accredited college or university.
- Experience:
- Teaching experience, particularly full-time teaching experience at the college or university level.
- Using an online learning management system; Blackboard experience is a plus.
- Proficient with Google Workspace tools like Docs, Sheets, and Drive to create, share, and manage work.
Expectations:
- Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including those with disabilities.
- Interact with a diverse student population.
- Promote a positive work environment among colleagues.
Special Demands:
- Physical Demands
- The physical demands described here represent 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 essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
- Work Environment
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Some travel may be required.
It is the intent of the basic job requirements, duties, and responsibilities that these minimum requirements should therefore, be referred to as a guide for, rather than a limitation to the services required.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The position will report to the Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs and Chair of Workforce Education for job responsibilities and other College related activities as outlined in the Policies and Procedures Manual. Essential duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Foster an engaging, supportive, and challenging learning environment in classrooms, laboratories, and shops.
- Teach assigned course sections according to the College Catalog description, the syllabus, and the schedule of classes.
- Conduct learning assessments and implement improvements based on the analysis of the results as directed.
- Maintain appropriate order and control of instructional settings to ensure a productive and engaging learning environment.
- Report disruptive or inappropriate student behavior to the Executive Director of Student Affairs as necessary for the administration of the Student Conduct and Discipline Program (see: FLB Local).
- Appropriately exercise the authority to direct students who exhibit disruptive or inappropriate behavior to leave the instructional setting immediately.
- At the beginning of each semester, distribute appropriate course information to students in each class according to the instructional arrangements policy (see: EC Regulation).
- Emphasize to students the importance of prompt, regular, and continuous class attendance according to the admission and attendance policy (see: FBD Regulation).
- Maintain accurate attendance and academic records of students enrolled in assigned course sections according to the grading and credit policy and procedures (see: EGA Regulation).
- Submit semester class rolls, final class rolls, final grades, and grade book records to the Registrar’s Office according to the directives of the Office.
- Provide regular and appropriate feedback to students enrolled in assigned course sections to help them gauge their academic performance and their acquisition of course content.
- Develop and proctor all examinations administered in assigned course sections.
- Appropriately refer students to the Executive Director of Student Affairs for personal, health, or other issues.
- Provide accommodations to students with disabilities as directed by Student Affairs.
- Execute assigned course sections in accordance with the approved course syllabi.
- Demonstrate commitment to continuous learning by completing all required training, compliance courses, and professional development activities promptly and within established deadlines.
CONTRACT & SALARY:
Salary is competitive, based on the Angelina College Salary Schedule as defined for part-time instructors. Proof of identify and eligibility to work in the United States must be verified for the successful candidate.
SCHEDULE:
A letter of interest, completed application form, a resume, and college transcripts are required for an applicant to be considered. Please visit the Angelina College portal at https://myac.angelina.edu/ICS/AC_Employment/ to apply. Screening of qualified applicants will begin and continue until the position is filled. This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for the position.
Angelina College is a comprehensive community college of 5,200 students located in Lufkin, Angelina County, Texas, and serving twelve counties of East Texas. Lufkin is a city of 38,000 people, situated about 120 miles northeast of Houston, 112 miles southwest of Shreveport, Louisiana, and 165 miles southeast of Dallas.
Angelina College reserves the right to extend search or not offer position advertised.
Angelina College provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Angelina College complies with the Americans with Disabilities and Veterans Act.
