Columbia Southern University
Job Description
Job Title: Part-time Faculty, Forensics
Department: College of Safety & Emergency Services
Reports to: Academic Program Director
FLSA: Exempt
Hours: As necessary to meet teaching guidelines
Location: Off-Campus, Remote
Job Summary
Part-time faculty provide teaching and instruction to Columbia Southern University students and collaborates with other faculty to promote an engaging learning environment. In addition to the teaching responsibility, faculty serve as a subject matter expert within their assigned discipline.
Essential Job Tasks
Additional duties may be assigned.
- Teaches assigned courses within the qualified discipline including curriculum maintenance, innovation of content, curriculum assessment, and documentation,
- Serves as course content expert and reviews individual courses for rigor and currency,
- Resolves academic concerns, including academic integrity, grade inflation, and grade challenges,
- Participates in regular remote meetings and faculty development opportunities, and
- Completes other responsibilities as assigned by the Lead or Academic Program Director.
Qualification
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Academic Processes - Knowledge of university guidelines, course descriptions, and academic terminology.
- Clerical - Knowledge of office administrative procedures including word processing, managing files and records, typing, and other office procedures.
- Computer - Knowledge of basic computer processes including word processing, web browsing, and Microsoft Office including Basic Microsoft Excel.
- Mathematics - Knowledge of basic mathematics.
Skills
- Critical Thinking - Uses logic and reasoning to look at different types of information in order to make conclusions and work through problems.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Research - Locates key facts and information in order to learn more about different types of information.
- Interpersonal Skills - Communicates and interacts with people effectively while being aware of social perceptions.
- Time Management - Manages one’s own time to accomplish assigned tasks.
- Attention to Detail - Thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task ensuring all aspects are reviewed.
Abilities
- Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
- Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Selective Attention (Vigilance) - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Education and/or Experience
- Possess a terminal degree in forensic investigation, forensic science, or related field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credit hours in forensic investigation or forensic science from an accredited program/college/university, or
- Possess a master’s degree in forensic investigation, forensic science, or related field with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credit hours in forensic investigation or forensic science from an accredited program/college/university, and
- Possess experience teaching forensic investigation courses at the college/university level (preferred).
Equipment Required
- Instructors are required to provide their own equipment. This includes:
- Computer, telephone, and a printer with a scanner
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Blackboard, and internal database software
- Internet access with sufficient speed/bandwidth to perform job responsibilities
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 the essential functions.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
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