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Position Title: Adjunct Instructor – Introduction to Drugs and Crime
Department: Academics, Career & Technical Services
Reports Directly To: 
Opening Date: June 27, 2012
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Status: Exempt
Salary: $Per Schedule

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Under the direct supervision of the Criminal Justice Department Chair, performs the following duties:
  1. Instructs students based upon the curriculum as approved by the Department Chair and the Curriculum Development Committee.
  2. Adjusts lesson plans and other course materials to meet the needs of students. Instructors must be sensitive to the cultures of the students they teach, learn about those cultures, and integrate culturally appropriate and culturally relevant material when appropriate.
  3. Evaluates students’ progress.
  4. Keeps a record of weekly Coursework in MyUTTC LMS (required for both campus based and online courses).
  5. Reports student absences weekly using MyUTTC LMS (required for both campus based and online courses).
  6. Participates in assessment, professional development, and other activities required by the institution.
  7. Confer weekly with the Criminal Justice Department Chair on overall progress of students and instruction
  8. Secondary advisor for students. This role is crucial to student success and instructors enter into an advisement relationship with students with regard to academics and other topics insofar as these relationships do not interfere with other helping and/or therapeutic relationships those students have on campus.
  9. Assist in designing courses for online instruction.
  10. Perform other duties as assigned.

INDEPENDENCE OF ACTION:

None.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Adjunct instructors are to conduct class meetings according to the course schedule and in the place designated on the schedule. Class meetings must be held for the duration specified in the schedule. Adjunct instructors teaching online courses will maintain a presence in the course through consistent participation in the discussion forum and email as appropriate. Normal working hours will vary according to need assuring that work and reporting are complete in a timely manner according to the course schedule and the college calendar.

Adjunct instructors teaching online are expected to have stable and reliable Internet access and meet the minimum technical requirements listed for students. This includes an up-to-date web browser, currently supported operating system, and Microsoft Word and Excel programs. Adjunct instructors teaching in a face-to-face situation may use campus computer labs to enter student grades and attendance if needed. Coursework, grades, and student attendance documentation will be maintained in the MyUTTC LMS.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) in Criminal Justice or related behavioral science from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 10 years criminal justice professional experience specifically addressing drug trafficking, addiction and related criminal syndicates. Previous post-secondary teaching experience highly desired. Knowledge of Native American people, histories and cultures and demonstrated ability to work with diverse population is required.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess and demonstrate competent understanding of the physiological, psychological and sociological impacts of drug abuse, trafficking and related criminal organizations. Experience in federal or tribal level law enforcement, specifically as a member of a drug task force highly desired. Current knowledge of applicable search and seizures legislation and relevant U.S. Supreme Court decisions impacting field investigations and due process mandatory.

Preference will be given to bona fide American Indian applicants in accordance with UTTC policies and Federal Indian regulations for such preference.

If selected for the position, the applicant is subject to a complete background investigation with favorable determination.

UNITED TRIBES TECHNICAL COLLEGE DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE, AGE, HANDICAP, MARITAL STATUS, POLITICAL PREFERENCE, OR MEMBERSHIP OR NON-MEMBERSHIP IN AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, EXCEPT AS ALLOWED BY THE INDIAN PREFERENCE PROVISION OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED.

PERSONS OF INDIAN ANCESTRY WHO ARE AT LEAST 1/4 DEGREE AND WISH TO CLAIM INDIAN PREFERENCE SHOULD SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR TRIBAL ENROLLMENT CERTIFICATE INDICATING THEIR DEGREE OF INDIAN BLOOD AND AGENCY ENROLLED.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested individual should submit the following application materials to the Human Resource Director:

  1. Cover letter.
  2. Current Resume.
  3. Completed UTTC Application - call for a copy, or you can download a copy from www.uttc.edu.
  4. Reference letters or names, addresses and daytime phone numbers of three individuals familiar with your preparation / experience.
  5. Unofficial copies of transcripts (Official copies required if hired).

HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE
UNITED TRIBES TECHNICAL COLLEGE
3315 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
BISMARCK, ND 58504