South College invites capable, energetic, outgoing, applicants who are focused on transforming lives of our customers/students!  At South College, you will help implement our strategy of “Where Dreams Find Direction!”  We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning with over 10,000 students covering 7 campuses and Online learning sites.  We are also one of nation’s highest producers of licensed healthcare professionals offering a myriad of undergraduate and graduate healthcare programs for our students.

South College, a regional leader in Higher Education, is continuing its growth strategy both geographically and in its program offerings and is launching an exciting Competency Based Education (CBE) Masters degree in Criminal Justice.

This program is designed to allow students to accelerate their Masters journey through 6-month subscription-based terms that allows each student to progress through each course and the program as they demonstrate mastery in an accelerated format. South College is seeking qualified and experienced individuals to join our dynamic team as Adjunct Faculty members in our Competency-Based Education (CBE) Masters in Criminal Justice Program. As a forward-thinking institution committed to providing innovative and student-centered education, we are looking for passionate educators to contribute to the success of our students.

Am I a good fit for this role?

Yes-If you are a passionate educator, who has demonstrated success and experience mentoring students, that believes in proactive and reactive outreach to students.

Yes-If you believe in the mission and model of competency-based education and are excited about the innovative approaches South College is taking to help students achieve their dreams.

Yes-If you are committed to provide students with excellent customer service (respond to student emails within 24 hours, grade all student submissions within 2 days), providing in-depth qualitative and quantitative feedback, and are driven by student success!

Yes-If you have prior experience working at a CBE institution and/or CBE program. 

*This position will be for remote employment. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Course Instruction: Design and deliver high-quality, engaging, and competency-based courses in the Masters in Criminal Justice Program.

2. Curriculum Development: Collaborate with program leadership to contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the competency-based curriculum. 

a) Monitor curricula to ensure compliance with South College standards and other accrediting bodies.

b) Participate in course and curriculum evaluations and audits and implement recommendations as requested.

3. Student Support: Actively engage with students, offering guidance, mentorship, and support to enhance their academic experience and success. 

a. Mentor students in a 1 to 1 in course setting, where the student will attempt to demonstrate their mastery over competencies through the completion of assessments.

b. Respond to all student emails and inquiries within 24 hours.

c. Provide robust qualitative and quantitative feedback on student submissions.

d. Provide proactive and reactive outreach for students via email, phone conversations, and video conferencing. Consistent and direct communication with students in a variety of modes is essential to the success of this position and to the CBE students at South College. 

4. Assessment and Feedback: Evaluate student performance based on established competencies, providing timely and constructive feedback to support their learning and development. Evaluate/Grade all assessments within 48 hours of the student submission.

Qualifications:

1. Education: A terminal degree (Ph.D., J.D., or equivalent) in Criminal Justice or a related field from an accredited institution.

2. Experience: Substantial experience in the field of criminal justice, along with a proven track record of effective teaching at the graduate level.

3. Competency-Based Education Knowledge: Familiarity with competency-based education principles and practices is highly desirable.

4. Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage students in an online learning environment.