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Job Summary

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Have you ever thought about teaching in your area of expertise? Are you passionate about making an impact and empowering others with life changing opportunities? If so, Hawkeye Community College has a great opportunity for you.

The School of Human Services, Liberal and Applied Arts is seeking Adjunct Instructors to provide high-quality Police Science instruction at Hawkeyes main campus. We are interested in finding a knowledgeable, positive professional role models to lead our students.

• Set to begin Spring 2025 semester
• Two Defensive Tactics classes held Mondays and Wednesdays on main campus

As an Adjunct Instructor, you are committed to promoting student inclusion and success.

Instructors will plan and guide the learning processes for students toward the achievement of curricular goals and objectives as identified and documented in course outline materials.

Additional responsibilities include employing instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting course and student objectives; assessing the accomplishments of students on a regular basis according to department policies and procedures, and providing progress reports (evaluations and grades) as required.

Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community Colleges mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses, and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.

Essential Job Functions

Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare weekly instructional plans and materials.
• Use various instructional modalities.
• Employ instructional methods and materials that are appropriate for meeting stated objectives, assess accomplishments of students on a regular basis, and provide progress reports as requested/ required.
• Formulate and maintain curriculum for assigned courses.
• Supervise, recruit, and advise students.
• Provide one office hour per week for student accessibility and consultation.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with the Dean, supervisors, other faculty, the program Advisory Committee, all divisions of the College, prospective employers, and the community.
• Regularly collaborate with faculty and staff to meet departmental goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Certified Law Enforcement Officer (Iowa Preferred) with at least 6000 hours of documented and verified experience.
• State of Iowa Certification (as recognized by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy) as a Defensive Tactics Instructor.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new and current technical skills and ideas.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills to positively interact with students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated motivation to serve students from all backgrounds and educational experiences.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service, maintain student confidence, and protect operational integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations (faculty, staff, students, and general public) in a professional and personable manner.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through behaviors that help foster a culture of inclusivity, as well as a vibrant, diverse, and equitable learning and working environment. Preferred Qualifications
• Previous teaching experience at the post-secondary level.

Working Condit ons

Work is performed in a classroom, virtual classroom setting, and/or in physical training. Requires physical demonstration, guidance, and participation as needed, good hand-eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours. During the course of the day, interact with students, faculty, and staff in person or