Assistant Professor - Honolulu, United States - Hawaii Pacific University

Description

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Department chair, the Assistant Professor will cultivate a course of professional growth as a teacher and scholar while performing service to the department, college, university, and community.

They will engage in scholarship activities, with priority for those which engage and enhance the academic and professional development of students.

Their primary field of instruction will be Criminal Justice.

They are required to maintain competence in the academic field by remaining current in own and related disciplines and in the most effective instructional methods.

They will demonstrate effectiveness in the synthesis, interpretation, and communication of new knowledge.

In addition to instructional and scholarly activity, they will participate in commencement, convocations and other university-wide events, and department and collegiate meeting in the week before the start of academic terms.

Faculty presence and engagement is expected during academic terms that faculty have teaching responsibilities. They must meet course objectives, maintaining of student records, evaluating student performance, to include assignment grades.

Courses for this position are offered on a year-round basis.



Qualifications:
Minimum

Qualifications:

• Doctorate of Criminal Justice, Public Administration from an accredited university; or Master's in Criminal Justice with appropriate field experience to equivalent terminal degree
• Demonstrate appropriate professional training or experience equivalent to the terminal degree
• Proven ability to do original research, scholarship, or creative work appropriate to the discipline
• Demonstrated promise of institutional and professional service mentoring beyond teaching and scholarship
• Able to teach classes scheduled during evenings and weekends
• Able to gain access to all Oahu military bases

Desired
Qualifications:

• Two or more years of teaching experience at the adjunct or full-time faculty level at the university setting
• Strong commitment to inclusivity and diversity, and ability to interact effectively with diverse cultural and ethnic groups
• Experience teaching in Adult and/or Military educational setting
• Expertise in the use of educational technology for teaching and learning
• Course and program development
• Assessment in traditional/hybrid class and online formats
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Other

Qualifications:

• Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPU's winter break, if necessary.
• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy.
• Upon hire, candidate must have reliable personal transportation to facilitate travel between to all HPU worksites and other locations as required by the position. This includes a valid driver's license and a personal vehicle that is legally registered and insured.
• Demonstrated promise of institutional and professional service mentoring beyond teaching and scholarship
• Must reside in the State of Hawaii. Able to teach classes at multiple locations on Oahu
• Successful candidate will be able to work in an environment that utilize excellent time and stress management skills.
• Demonstrated a sincere interest and ability in undergraduate and graduate teaching in a multicultural environment, and a promising record of scholarship.
• Faculty should have an interest and/or demonstrated record of active involvement in faculty/student extracurricular activities, program review and community service.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:
Teaching (75%)Teaching is the primary responsibility of Regular Faculty and specific functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop a syllabus of course activities that meet the requirements of the course description or program chair, establishes appropriate student learning outcomes, and provides for appropriate class activities throughout the semester.
• Plan and deliver individual class sessions that conform to the syllabus and other requirements of the University
• Demonstrate a command of the discipline and skill in presenting it effectively in the context of an integrated education
• Maintain accurate and complete records on student participation and performance, use appropriate measures and evaluate student performance on the basis of established student learning outcomes, and provide timely feedback to students and assign grades that are an accurate and fair evaluation of student work
• Submit grades and any other required documentation in a timely manner
• Review evaluation summaries of faculty in the discipline, and meet with the department chair and dean to review
• Post and maintain office hours at times reasonably convenient to students. Serve as an advisor to students to assist them in understanding the curriculum, especially within the major, and mentor them as they plan their degree programs and careers
• In addition to formal course loads, bear fair share of the faculty responsibility for supervising student research, professional internships, and independent study.
• Meet deadlines and follow directions of the program/department chair or dean of the college
• Evaluate the teaching of colleagues through the process of peer review as requested
• Evaluate the performance of adjuncts in your discipline using the peer review process on a yearly basis and submit results in a timely manner
• Prepare Professional Development Plans or Progress Briefs and reappointment/promotion applications according to established guidelines
• Promote student success by following attendance related requirements found in the Academic Affairs Policies and Procedures Manual
• Integrates in-depth knowledge of content area, teaching and learning into instructional practice.
• Incorporates appropriate performance assessments into coursework
• Integrates diversity and technology throughout the coursework
• Participate in assessment and program review of the Masters of Science in Criminal Justice
• Scholarship and Professional Development (10%)Faculty members are expected to serve as professional role models to students and colleagues in scholarly activity and in critical investigation and experimentation for the purpose of increasing human knowledge.
• Keep abreast of the new knowledge in the field to ensure courses, syllabi, instructional materials and techniques, and teaching methods are current and appropriate, and to participate where appropriate, in school or university-sponsored curriculum development programs and projects
• Engage in distinctive course and academic program development efforts; to participate in professional colloquia, seminars, and workshops; and to share ideas and the results of scholarly and artistic endeavors with peers both at the university and in the larger academic/artistic community
• University Service (10%)Engage in service to department, school or college, and the university in ways that extend and enrich the university's academic programs and its governance.
• Attend orientation programs and Faculty Assembly meetings and participate in academic duties
• Participate in academic governance of the department. Participate in committees; course, program and curriculum area coordination; curricular development and textbook selection; instructional workshops and activities within own curricular areas, policy and program review; or other learning assessments
• Serve as representatives on school or college level and university level committees of the Faculty Assembly, as well as on other task forces and committees that assist the chair of the Senate and or the deans in the formation of academic polices and related matters
• Assist with co-curricular activities to include organization of, participation in, or presentation of faculty forums or workshops; advising and sponsorship of clubs and societies; participation, in organization of, providing guidance and assistance to extra-curricular or co-curricular university events such as banquets, the literary magazine, the athletic program, intercultural events, theatrical productions, guest speaker forums, or graduation ceremonies
• May include specific accomplishments as a voluntary of or elected member of a Faculty Senate or school or college level committee; curriculum area liaison; coordination of a course, program or discipline; mentoring other faculty; program review activities; coordinating training or other events; and recruitment activities.
• Colleges will further determine and articulate specific expectations for university service
• Performs other related duties as assigned (5%)
• Engage in community service by providing volunteer assistance to an agency or organization, particularly as that assistance derives from professional knowledge and expertise or provide pro bono (unpaid professional) services to local, state, regional, or international organization
• Community service is not required except in certain department when necessary to meet accreditation requirements as outlined in individual department's promotion and review criteria
• Actively participate as an effective member of a team by completing assigned duties, accepting additional assignments or reassignments
• Assists with seasonal peaks

This description is not designed to list all activities, duties or responsibilities which may be required for this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time.

Hawai?i Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable environment in which faculty and staff can excel irrespective of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or any other protected class covered by state and federal law.

Hawai?i Pacific University encourages applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.