Instructor / Assistant Professor, Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Institute (HSCJI) - Arnold / Main Campus

Description

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC), located near historic Annapolis, Maryland, has served a diverse community for over 60 years through high-quality, affordable, and accessible learning.

We seek faculty committed to student success, continuous improvement, and inclusive excellence. The ideal candidate values collaboration, lifelong learning, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

AACC is a fully accredited, public two-year college offering degrees, certificates, and transfer pathways. This tenure-track position requires regular on-campus presence, with flexible teaching schedules available.

Contract Dates : August 16, 2026– June 15, 2027

Teaching Formats : Day, evening, weekend, in person,hybrid, and online

Key Responsibilities

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is committed to meeting community needs through excellence in teaching, learning, and public service. Guided by principles of equity, innovation, and student success, the College seeks a faculty member to support the Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Institute (HSCJI) in a dual teaching and coordination capacity.

This position will serve as Police Academy Coordinator, Police Academy Commander, Forensics Lab Instructor, and faculty for Criminal Justice (CJS) courses. The role integrates teaching, program administration, laboratory oversight, and community engagement to prepare students for careers in public safety, law enforcement, and forensics.

Duties and Responsibilities

Faculty work of 30 faculty load hours per academic year includes teaching (day and evening - including face-to-face, online or hybrid instruction and instruction at off-site locations, including local high schools and AACC satellite campuses at Arundel Mills and Glen Burnie), program coordination, institutional service, advising, and professional development. Six office hours per week during the fall and spring terms which may include student advising and mentoring. Specific responsibilities include :

Police Academy Coordination

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Serve as Coordinator of the Police Academy Program, a Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC)–approved academy, and Commander of the Police Academy Recruits.

• Ensure program compliance and accreditation in accordance with MPCTC regulations and AACC academic standards.
• Manage academy curriculum, instructional materials, and training documentation to ensure program certification and readiness for state audits.
• Support part-time faculty, review lesson plans, and conduct instructor evaluations to maintain instructional excellence.
• Oversee recruit scheduling, course delivery, and program logistics in collaboration with law enforcement partners.
• Manage MPCTC documentation, reporting, and inspection readiness.
• Provide advising and mentorship to academy recruits and pre-service students.
• Maintain agency partnerships with law enforcement and correctional entities, including Anne Arundel County Police Department, Annapolis Police Department, and MPCTC, among others.
• Represent AACC at MPCTC meetings, public safety consortiums, and other external forums.

Forensics Laboratory Instruction and Oversight

Teaching : Criminal Justice (CJS)

Institutional and Community Engagement

Professional Development and Service

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications :

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