Tenure-track faculty position in Criminal Justice, a two-person department; part of a strong social science division. Provide high quality and engaging instruction in freshman and sophomore courses in Criminal Justice and Conservation Law Enforcement and provide additional instruction of junior and senior-level courses in the BAS of Criminal Justice Studies program. Position requires a teaching load of the equivalent of 30 credits/year across all levels of courses.Priority is on excellent teaching including online instruction, synchronous delivery, along with advising, assessment, service, student recruitment, curriculum development, articulation with high school and university faculty and professional development activities. Division responsibilities are described in the faculty employment policies section of the NWC Board Policy Manual.And, for more information about living in the beautiful state of Wyoming and working for our college, click on this link:

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• Teach freshman through senior-level courses in Criminal Justice and Conservation Law Enforcement in face-to-face, online, Zoom, or a combination of modalities on campus and possible outreach settings• Provide high-quality, engaging instruction• Help coordinate the Criminal Justice Program, recommend, orient, and oversee adjunct instructors, recommend curriculum and degree requirements, and participate in program review and program articulation• Actively help with the recruitment of new majors (i.e. campus visits, emails, and telephone calls to prospective students)• Participate in networking and professional training with local, county, state and federal law enforcement• Assist in the ongoing development and assessment of curriculum• Develop course syllabi for assigned courses and effective varied instruction techniques that promote learning and address student achievement of expected learning outcomes• Evaluate student performance and achievement of course, program, and general education student learning outcomes• Recommend appropriate texts and teaching aids which will be of the most value to the teaching-learning process• Contribute to delivery of instruction using distance delivery methods• Assist with academic advising and other related activities to include:o Advise students and support students in program-related activities (including student trips and co-advising the Criminal Justice Student Club)o Post and observe office hours for the purposes of academic advising and student consultation. Hold office hours at times that support student success. Meet with students as needed by appointment.o Advise and assist students during the ongoing registration process.• Serve on College committees as requested, elected or assigned• Contribute to program, division and department meetings• Personal and professional development to include:o Maintain a high level of content knowledge and engage in ongoing professional development in relation to one’s field and teaching.o Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge and competence in the appropriate academic disciplines.• Demonstrate mutual respect and civility and coordinate activities to promote the highest level of student learning and productive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, administration, and community members• Contribute to positive program articulations with schools and colleges• Contribute to the college-wide assessment of student learning outcomes• Actively participate in assisting the College in maintaining standards required for accreditation• Assist others on an as-needed basis• Participate in college activities

• Perform additional duties as assigned

• Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, or Master’s degree in a closely related field (i.e. psychology, sociology, political science) along with 18 graduate level credits in criminal justice studies, or a Juris Doctor (J.D.) with experience practicing criminal law and/or natural resource Law. Degrees must be from a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants may be considered if degree is completed by August 2025.• A minimum of five years of documented experience in a criminal justice-related occupation• Evidence of ability and/or willingness for distance education delivery of courses utilizing online and other synchronous delivery platforms• Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently and collaboratively within the department and division• Experience in promoting learning in and/or out of the classroom• Demonstrated commitment to assessment of student academic achievement• Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development

• Work experience related to municipal, county, state, or federal law enforcement• College teaching experience in criminal justice at the undergraduate level• Experience serving as a Firearms Trainer or willingness to become a certified Firearms Instructor• Ability to use instructional technology in the classroom• Curriculum development experience• Experience in delivering distance education, hybrid and/or online courses• Proficiency in computer applications• Demonstrated understanding and a commitment to community college mission• Advising and student support experience

Successful applicant will be required to have an acceptable criminal background check

Proficiency in written, oral, and interpersonal communication;Skills in developing rapport with students;Demonstrated willingness to participate in a collaborative team approach to education

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, fine motor skills, and repetitive motions.Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Incumbents may be subjected to dusts, chemicals, inadequate lighting, simulations involving profanity and violence, intense noises, electrical currents (ECD), handling biological agents, and travel.

Current Resume RequiredCover Letter RequiredTranscripts Required – For evidence of educational completion, unofficial transcripts are accepted in the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Include copies of both undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Please remove security sensitive information such as social security numbers and date of birth from the transcripts. All transcripts must be attached as one document to this online application.Teaching Philosophy Required – Applicant is required to provide a written summary of his/her teaching philosophy and how it supports student success (not to exceed one page). Please attach as “Teaching Philosophy” to this online application.“Other Document” Required – Applicant is required to provide a written summary of his/her experience/training using semi-automatic handguns and any certifications that the applicant may have completed (1-2 pages). Please attach as “Other Document" to this online application. All pages must be attached as one document.Web Based Video Interviewing Capabilities Required – Candidates who are selected for screening interviews must have the ability to access and utilize a web-based video interviewing product. Candidates will need to provide and have access to a computer, laptop or an acceptable mobile device such as a tablet computer with good internet access, audio listening capabilities, microphone, and a web camera. Candidates must have the ability to accept a user agreement and software download of a web-based video interviewing product which we will provide.