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Teach law courses in the School of Criminal Justice (SOCJ) in person on the Big Rapids campus. Teach a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.
Teach full-time during the 9-month academic year.
Recruitment of students (including Dawg Days, Admitted Student Days, visits to high schools or career tech centers, and other University-outreach events) will occur throughout the academic year and include some Saturdays.
Serve as an academic advisor for criminal justice students, including regularly scheduled advising dates and times. Assist with student registration, verify consortium forms, and review graduation audit requirements.
Serve on program committees and represent the program(s) on College and University committees.
Candidate is expected to teach at both the Big Rapids and Grand Rapids campuses.
Teach and coordinate elective courses in areas of expertise.
Collaborate in design and implementation of additional undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Maintain records and conduct assessments, advising, and all other administrative features of the position in accordance with policies and procedures developed by the university, college, school, department, and/or program.
Perform duties in accordance with established University policies.
Enthusiastically support student success through active involvement with individual students, student organizations, and student competitions, both within and outside of the classroom.
Assist with program development and support the recruitment of new students. For example, attend career and college fairs and open houses; visit local middle and high schools to inform students and counselors of careers within the criminal justice system.
Participate as a liaison with industry to promote the School of Criminal Justice.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Participate in university committees, support and attend student events, and other traditional functions that have academic significance, such as graduation exercises.
Present recommendations for curriculum development/changes and other activities deemed necessary for continued program viability.
Staying current with the latest industry practices and procedures, and up to date with training.
This position reports to the Department Chair or Director and the Dean.
Candidates must be able to work closely with other faculty members supporting curricula development and department goals. They must be student-centered focusing on the development of learning and assessment.
Faculty members also have professional responsibilities which may include advising students, orientation and registration of students, participation in University committees, keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), and participation in traditional functions which have academic significance (ex. reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time). Faculty members may be required to teach in an on-line environment.
Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.
Ferris State University's philosophy places excellence in teaching as the first priority while encouraging involvement in scholarly activity.
Work with colleagues to develop new curricular initiatives.
Faculty members also have professional responsibilities which may include advising students, orientation and registration of students, participation in university committees, keeping regular posted office hours (which are scheduled at times convenient for students), and participation in traditional functions which have academic significance (ex. reporting initial student participation data and submitting final grades on time).
Faculty members may be required to teach off-campus or in an on-line environment.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area.
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